C
Westlake Corporation
WLK
$149.55
$1.180.80%
C
Hold
2/26/2024Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/26/2024 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $2.2 to -$3.8621, net income declined 274.39% from $285M to -$497M, and EBIT declined 115.76% from $349M to -$55M.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 2/26/2024 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $2.2 to -$3.8621, net income declined 274.39% from $285M to -$497M, and EBIT declined 115.76% from $349M to -$55M.
C
Hold
1/29/2024Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/29/2024 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 1/29/2024 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
1/11/2024Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 1/11/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 1/11/2024 due to an increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
12/22/2023Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/22/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 12/22/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
9/29/2023Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/29/2023 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/29/2023 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
9/14/2023Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/14/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index, volatility index and dividend index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 9/14/2023 due to a large increase in the total return index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
6/12/2023Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/12/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 6/12/2023 due to an increase in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
5/15/2023Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/15/2023 due to a substantial decline in the total return index, valuation index and efficiency index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/15/2023 due to a substantial decline in the total return index, valuation index and efficiency index.
B
Buy
2/1/2023Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/1/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 2/1/2023 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
12/29/2022Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/29/2022 due to a significant increase in the total return index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/29/2022 due to a significant increase in the total return index.
B
Buy
11/4/2022Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/4/2022 due to an increase in the total return index and dividend index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/4/2022 due to an increase in the total return index and dividend index.
C
Hold
9/15/2022Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/15/2022 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/15/2022 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
6/23/2022Downgrade
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/23/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/23/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
2/28/2022Upgraded
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/28/2022 due to a major increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Total revenue increased 14.8% from $3.06B to $3.51B, earnings per share increased from $4.69 to $4.9799, and EBIT increased 5.07% from $867M to $911M.
Westlake Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/28/2022 due to a major increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Total revenue increased 14.8% from $3.06B to $3.51B, earnings per share increased from $4.69 to $4.9799, and EBIT increased 5.07% from $867M to $911M.
B
Buy
11/3/2021Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/3/2021 due to an increase in the solvency index, total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/3/2021 due to an increase in the solvency index, total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
9/1/2021Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/1/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/1/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/4/2021Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C on 8/4/2021 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 132.83% from $265M to $617M, earnings per share increased from $1.87 to $4.04, and EBIT increased 108.09% from $346M to $720M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C on 8/4/2021 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 132.83% from $265M to $617M, earnings per share increased from $1.87 to $4.04, and EBIT increased 108.09% from $346M to $720M.
C
Hold
10/26/2020Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 10/26/2020 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 0.77 to 0.65.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 10/26/2020 due to an increase in the volatility index, total return index and solvency index. Debt to equity declined from 0.77 to 0.65.
C
Hold
3/20/2020Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/20/2020 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. EBIT declined 54.27% from $234M to $107M, earnings per share declined from $1.22 to $0.56, and operating cash flow declined 33.53% from $501M to $333M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/20/2020 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. EBIT declined 54.27% from $234M to $107M, earnings per share declined from $1.22 to $0.56, and operating cash flow declined 33.53% from $501M to $333M.
C
Hold
7/17/2019Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/17/2019 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/17/2019 due to a decline in the valuation index, total return index and dividend index.
C
Hold
7/2/2019Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 7/2/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 7/2/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
6/17/2019Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 6/17/2019 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 42.13% from $254M to $147M, earnings per share declined from $0.9423 to $0.55, and EBIT declined 29.73% from $222M to $156M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 6/17/2019 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 42.13% from $254M to $147M, earnings per share declined from $0.9423 to $0.55, and EBIT declined 29.73% from $222M to $156M.
C
Hold
1/14/2019Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 1/14/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 1/14/2019 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
12/20/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 12/20/2018 due to a decline in the total return index, efficiency index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C from C+ on 12/20/2018 due to a decline in the total return index, efficiency index and volatility index.
C
Hold
11/6/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/6/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 11/6/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
8/21/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/21/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/21/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/6/2018Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/6/2018 due to an increase in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 44% from $225M to $324M, total revenue increased 3.95% from $2.15B to $2.24B, and EBIT increased 0.98% from $408M to $412M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/6/2018 due to an increase in the growth index, efficiency index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 44% from $225M to $324M, total revenue increased 3.95% from $2.15B to $2.24B, and EBIT increased 0.98% from $408M to $412M.
B
Buy
8/2/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/2/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 8/2/2018 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
7/16/2018Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/16/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/16/2018 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
6/22/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/22/2018 due to a significant decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $6.1018 to $2.2, and operating cash flow declined 60.89% from $575.34M to $225M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 6/22/2018 due to a significant decline in the total return index, growth index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $6.1018 to $2.2, and operating cash flow declined 60.89% from $575.34M to $225M.
B
Buy
3/26/2018Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 3/26/2018 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 3/26/2018 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
2/23/2018Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B+ from B on 2/23/2018 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, valuation index and efficiency index. Net income increased 280.47% from $210.83M to $802.15M, and total capital increased 16.52% from $7.9B to $9.21B.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B+ from B on 2/23/2018 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, valuation index and efficiency index. Net income increased 280.47% from $210.83M to $802.15M, and total capital increased 16.52% from $7.9B to $9.21B.
B
Buy
11/27/2017Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/27/2017 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 11/27/2017 due to an increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
B
Buy
11/9/2017Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/9/2017 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 49.84% from $322.32M to $482.95M, earnings per share increased from $1.17 to $1.61, and EBIT increased 35.32% from $275.21M to $372.41M.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 11/9/2017 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 49.84% from $322.32M to $482.95M, earnings per share increased from $1.17 to $1.61, and EBIT increased 35.32% from $275.21M to $372.41M.
C
Hold
9/18/2017Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/18/2017 due to a significant increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corporation (WLK) was upgraded to C+ from C on 9/18/2017 due to a significant increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
7/28/2016Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 7/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 7/28/2016 due to an increase in the volatility index.
C
Hold
7/11/2016Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 7/11/2016 due to a decline in the total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 7/11/2016 due to a decline in the total return index.
C
Hold
6/2/2016Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 6/2/2016 due to an increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $0.8265 to $0.94, and EBIT increased 10.19% from $181.15M to $199.61M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to C from C- on 6/2/2016 due to an increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Earnings per share increased from $0.8265 to $0.94, and EBIT increased 10.19% from $181.15M to $199.61M.
C
Hold
3/29/2016Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/29/2016 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/29/2016 due to a decline in the total return index, volatility index and valuation index.
C
Hold
3/11/2016Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C from B- on 3/11/2016 due to a major decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 41.49% from $405.95M to $237.54M, earnings per share declined from $1.39 to $0.8265, and EBIT declined 27.74% from $250.68M to $181.15M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to C from B- on 3/11/2016 due to a major decline in the volatility index, total return index and growth index. Operating cash flow declined 41.49% from $405.95M to $237.54M, earnings per share declined from $1.39 to $0.8265, and EBIT declined 27.74% from $250.68M to $181.15M.
B
Buy
1/12/2016Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/12/2016 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/12/2016 due to a decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
12/28/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/28/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/28/2015 due to an increase in the total return index, valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
11/30/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 11/30/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. EBIT declined 13.83% from $290.9M to $250.68M, and earnings per share declined from $1.54 to $1.39.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B- from B on 11/30/2015 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. EBIT declined 13.83% from $290.9M to $250.68M, and earnings per share declined from $1.54 to $1.39.
B
Buy
10/21/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/21/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 10/21/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index, valuation index and total return index.
B
Buy
9/29/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/29/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 9/29/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
A
Buy
8/3/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/3/2015 due to an increase in the valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 8/3/2015 due to an increase in the valuation index and dividend index.
B
Buy
5/8/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/8/2015 due to a decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow declined 25.64% from $256.25M to $190.56M, EBIT declined 24.18% from $302.39M to $229.28M, and net income declined 20.16% from $183.29M to $146.34M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 5/8/2015 due to a decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Operating cash flow declined 25.64% from $256.25M to $190.56M, EBIT declined 24.18% from $302.39M to $229.28M, and net income declined 20.16% from $183.29M to $146.34M.
A
Buy
4/27/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/27/2015 due to an increase in the total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/27/2015 due to an increase in the total return index.
B
Buy
4/2/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/2/2015 due to a decline in the valuation index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/2/2015 due to a decline in the valuation index.
A
Buy
3/18/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/18/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 3/18/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
B
Buy
2/27/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/27/2015 due to a decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 25.48% from $343.88M to $256.25M, total revenue declined 9.36% from $1.25B to $1.14B, and EBIT declined 1.43% from $306.76M to $302.39M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 2/27/2015 due to a decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 25.48% from $343.88M to $256.25M, total revenue declined 9.36% from $1.25B to $1.14B, and EBIT declined 1.43% from $306.76M to $302.39M.
A
Buy
2/17/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 2/17/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 2/17/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
2/10/2015Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to B+ from B on 2/10/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to B+ from B on 2/10/2015 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
1/26/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/26/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B from B+ on 1/26/2015 due to a decline in the volatility index.
B
Buy
1/14/2015Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/14/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 1/14/2015 due to a large decline in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
12/23/2014Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A- from A on 12/23/2014 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A- from A on 12/23/2014 due to a noticeable decline in the volatility index.
A
Buy
12/12/2014Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 12/12/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio declined from 3.44 to 2.45.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 12/12/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio declined from 3.44 to 2.45.
A
Buy
10/17/2014Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 10/17/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 10/17/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the volatility index, valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
9/9/2014Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 9/9/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 9/9/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
A
Buy
8/25/2014Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 8/25/2014 due to an increase in the total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 8/25/2014 due to an increase in the total return index.
A
Buy
8/8/2014Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 8/8/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, growth index and valuation index. Total revenue declined 2.83% from $1.03B to $998.58M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 8/8/2014 due to a decline in the total return index, growth index and valuation index. Total revenue declined 2.83% from $1.03B to $998.58M.
A
Buy
7/10/2014Upgraded
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 7/10/2014 due to an increase in the total return index.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was upgraded to A+ from A on 7/10/2014 due to an increase in the total return index.
A
Buy
6/25/2014Downgrade
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 6/25/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, efficiency index and valuation index. Net income declined 7.57% from $170.97M to $158.03M.
Westlake Chemical Corp. (WLK) was downgraded to A from A+ on 6/25/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, efficiency index and valuation index. Net income declined 7.57% from $170.97M to $158.03M.
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