RISK WATCHTradingView • 10h ago
Westlake Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $82.71, Implies 30% UpsideTradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why WLK Stock surged +3.44% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$68.28 +3.44% NYSE • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $68.57
Westlake Corporation (WLK) carries a Roarable Rating of E (Strong Sell) with 27/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE E • RED ALERT
Cap $8.44B
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Is WLK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
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As of 2026-11-02, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $68.28 (+3.44% 1D, market cap $8.44B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, WLK ranks #247 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does WLK compare to ESI and EMN in the Materials sector?
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Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), WLK carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 7.3%, and ROIC of -11.2%. By comparison, ESI (Element Solutions Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 45.0x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $8.59B) and EMN (Eastman Chemical Company) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 16.4x, ROIC 4.8%, cap $7.77B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EMN leads on earnings multiple (16.4x) while NEU leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WLK?
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Per WLK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001262823), Westlake Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (-8.0% YoY), -$1.51B in net income, and -$530.0M in free cash flow against $19.96B in total assets and $5.09B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $68.57 (+0.43%)🧬 Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 4/20 (E) • 0% FCF Margin
Verify 90D Bucket Audit →📊 Historical Track Record Warning: Scores below 50 (27/100 · E) historically underperformed SPY in 71% of rolling 90-day windows (-10.3% avg 90D alpha vs SPY • 29.0% hit rate).
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw E · Rk E
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-14% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for WLK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (27/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY WLK SCORES 27/100 (E) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+7/20 pts (26% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.4% realized swing band)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk+6/20 pts (22% of score)
Altman Z-Score 1.59 (DISTRESS RISK (<1.8)) • Piotroski F-Score 4/9
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: Macro Regime Fit4/20 pts (-16 pt drag)
Macro rate sensitivity & RSI-14 (52) create a -16 pt regime headwind
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade E$61.86+1.3% Next Q
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Q2 (-2Q)Grade E$62.69+5.6% Next Q
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Q3 (-1Q)Grade E$66.17+3.2% Next Q
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CurrentGrade E$68.28-10.3% Hist 90D α
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Trajectory: E (19) → E (27)Full Audit →
⚔️ ADVERSARIAL OPPOSING CASE & FORENSIC KILL-SWITCH (WHY THE BULL/BEAR THESIS COULD FAIL)CONTRARIAN TURNAROUND & SHORT-SQUEEZE DOSSIER
⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a WLK Turnaround Squeeze
While WLK currently carries a cautious 27/100 (E) rating due to Macro Regime Fit (4/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($67.51) and Max Pain ($71.69) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $130.44.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Dilution Drag (+1.64% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Why WLK Stock surged +3.44% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
Westlake Corporation (WLK) surged +3.44% to $68.28, trading at 18% of its 52-week range ($56.33 – $124.23). Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 18% of its 52-week range ($56.33 – $124.23) with RSI-14 at 52 (NEUTRAL RANGE).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.4% around $68.28 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable E (Strong Sell) backed by 7.3% gross margin and $0 annual free cash flow.
Live WLK Headlines & Catalysts
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 13h ago
Westlake Corporation (WLK) Stock ForecastsYahoo Finance report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREMarketBeat • 16h ago
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Stock Has Average Price Target of $83.87MarketBeat report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHTradingView • 19h ago
Westlake Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $76.78, Implies 19% UpsideTradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREStock Titan • 22h ago
A 190,000-square-foot Texas plant for drinking-water pipes is completeStock Titan report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
RISK WATCHad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago
JPMorgan cuts target for Westlake stock to USD 65.00ad-hoc-news.de report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIRETradingView • 1d ago
Westlake Completes PVCO Pipe Manufacturing Expansion in TexasTradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
CATALYSTYahoo • 3d ago
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MARKET WIREYahoo • 4d ago
The RealReal (REAL) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesThe RealReal (REAL) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +100.00% and +5.04%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
CATALYSTYahoo • 4d ago
WW International, Inc. (WW) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's ReleaseWW International, Inc. (WW) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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WLK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: -40.56%▲ RESISTANCE BREAKOUT
2026-11-02O $65.83H $68.28L $65.83C $68.28VOL 916.0K
RES: $67.91SUP: $46.12SMA50: $67.51SMA200: $86.72
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WLK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
Share Count & Dilution Monitor (#25)
Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle (#30)
17.8%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -8.0% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (WLK)
Materials Rank #247 of 270
⚔️ ESI vs WLK Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Materials Peer Comparison (WLK vs. ESI, EMN, NEU, SOLS)
Industry: Major Chemicals (67 Tracked Issuers)Across 270 tracked Materials securities in the Roarable RQD universe, Westlake Corporation (WLK) ranks #247 by composite RQD confidence (27/100, grade E) and #51 by equity capitalization ($8.44B). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, EMN leads on earnings valuation at 16.4x trailing P/E, while NEU leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 16.6% ROIC and 31.5% gross margin. NEU currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 73/100 (B) compared with WLK at 27/100 (E).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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Westlake Corporation | E | 27/100 | — | 7.3% | -11.2% | +3.44% | $8.44B | Benchmark Subject |
| ESI Element Solutions Inc. | D+ | 52/100 | 45.0x | 42.0% | 8.8% | -3.19% | $8.59B | /esi-vs-wlk → |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Company | D+ | 58/100 | 16.4x | 21.1% | 4.8% | -2.06% | $7.77B | /emn-vs-wlk → |
| NEU NewMarket Corp | B | 73/100 | 17.6x | 31.5% | 16.6% | -2.42% | $7.39B | /neu-vs-wlk → |
| SOLS Solstice Advanced Materials Inc. | D | 47/100 | 41.9x | 32.2% | 8.0% | -3.21% | $9.94B | /sols-vs-wlk → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-12-31 • CIK 0001262823In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31), Westlake Corporation (WLK) reported GAAP revenue of $11.17B (-8.0% vs. FY2024 revenue of $12.14B , and -11.0% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of -$1.51B, operating cash flow of $465.0M, and free cash flow of -$530.0M (-273.2% YoY). On the balance sheet, WLK closed FY2025 with $19.96B in total assets against $5.09B in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.59, Piotroski F-Score: 4/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-12-31 | $11.17B | -$1.51B | $465.0M | -$530.0M | $19.96B | $5.09B |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-12-31 | $12.14B | $602.0M | $1.31B | $306.0M | $20.75B | $4.56B |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-12-31 | $12.55B | $479.0M | $2.34B | $1.77B | $15.06B | $3.52B |
3. WLK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs WLK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-02, Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) is rated E (Strong Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 27/100 at a spot price of $68.28 (+3.44% 1D, market cap $8.44B). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 7/20, Executive Insider Alignment 6/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 4/20, and SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 6/20. Across 270 tracked Materials issuers, WLK ranks #247 in composite RQD confidence.
How does WLK compare to ESI and EMN in the Materials sector?
Within the Materials sector (Major Chemicals), WLK carries a Roarable E (27/100 RQD), trailing P/E of N/A, gross margin of 7.3%, and ROIC of -11.2%. By comparison, ESI (Element Solutions Inc.) holds a D+ grade (52/100 RQD, P/E 45.0x, ROIC 8.8%, cap $8.59B) and EMN (Eastman Chemical Company) posts a D+ grade (58/100 RQD, P/E 16.4x, ROIC 4.8%, cap $7.77B). Among the 5-stock peer group, EMN leads on earnings multiple (16.4x) while NEU leads on capital efficiency (16.6% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for WLK?
Per WLK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-12-31, CIK 0001262823), Westlake Corporation generated $11.17B in revenue (-8.0% YoY), -$1.51B in net income, and -$530.0M in free cash flow against $19.96B in total assets and $5.09B in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Established market leader in Materials with deep daily trading liquidity.. Primary risk factors monitored: Company executives have done more routine share selling than personal cash buying lately.. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is WLK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
WLK last traded at $68.28 (+3.44% on volume of 1,182,106 shares), positioning the stock +1.14% above its 50-day simple moving average ($67.51) and -21.26% below its 200-day simple moving average ($86.72). Across its 52-week range of $56.33 to $124.23, WLK sits at the 17.6% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 52.0 (NEUTRAL RANGE) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($63.91 to $72.65).
WLK Investor FAQ & Complete 8-Part Research Index
100% OPEN ACCESS • SEC EDGAR × CBOE × FREDWhy is WLK stock moving today?
Why WLK Stock surged +3.44% Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash. Stretched risk/reward at current multiples (-11% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 27/100 (E)
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WLK — Westlake Corporation: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
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Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
The Roarable RQD rating is 27 / E, labeled "Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid." Per the Roarable RQD rating, the five pillars score as follows: Fundamental Cash Engine 4/20 (ROIC -11.2%; FCF yield -6.28%), Whale 13F Flow 7/20 (institutional accumulation and options positioning), Insider Conviction 6/20 (SEC Form 4 and Congressional PTR cluster flow), Macro Regime Fit 4/20 (Beta 1.14; sector sensitivity), and Forensic Balance Sheet 6/20 (Altman Z 1.59; Piotroski F 4/9; Debt/Equity 0.58). The two weakest pillars are the cash engine and macro fit, meaning the company is currently not generating returns on capital or free cash flow that support its valuation, and its price is sensitive to sector-wide swings. Investor implications: the dominant upside case would require a reversal in cash generation, which the cash engine pillar does not currently show; the forensic balance sheet pillar sits in the middle of the range, so leverage is not the primary risk but also not a source of strength. Valuation tradeoffs are notable: the stock trades at a Forward P/E of 24 while trailing EPS is -11.8, so the forward multiple depends on earnings recovery that the source data does not confirm. The rating is analytical, not a recommendation to act.
Financial Trend
| Period | Revenue | Operating Income | Net Income | EPS | FCF | Cash | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2025 | $11170.0M | $-1578.0M | $-1508.0M | N/A | $-530.0M | $2724.0M | $5087.0M |
| FY 2024 | $12142.0M | $875.0M | $602.0M | N/A | $306.0M | $2919.0M | $4556.0M |
| FY 2023 | $12548.0M | $729.0M | $479.0M | N/A | $1771.3M | N/A | $3523.5M |
Per the SEC financials, revenue declined from $12548.0M (FY 2023) to $11170.0M (FY 2025), and operating income moved from $729.0M to $-1578.0M. Per the market data, net margin is -13.5% and ROIC is -11.2%. Per the Roarable RQD rating, the Altman Z-Score is 1.59 and the Piotroski F-Score is 4/9, with Debt/Equity of 0.58. Debt rose from $3523.5M to $5087.0M across the reported periods while cash fell from $2919.0M to $2724.0M.
Recent Catalysts & News Wire Analysis
Per the recent news feed, several items are tagged RED / RISK WATCH, including a TradingView report of a 12-month price target cut to $82.71 and a JPMorgan target cut to USD 65.00, and another TradingView target cut to $76.78. Items tagged YELLOW / MARKET WIRE include a Yahoo Finance forecast item, a MarketBeat item citing an average price target of $83.87, and a Stock Titan item reporting a 190,000-square-foot Texas plant for drinking-water pipes as complete. Per the butterfly supply-chain graph, the supply chain is listed as NONE, with no butterfly links and no proprietary signals. The catalyst set is dominated by price-target revisions downward, and the single operational item reported is the completed plant.
Open Questions
- What are the company's products, end markets, and customer concentration? The source data does not describe them.
- What drove the move from positive net income in FY 2024 to a loss of $-1508.0M in FY 2025, and what is the cash-flow bridge?
- What is the trailing P/E and EV/EBITDA, given both are missing from the source data?
- What is the upstream feedstock and downstream customer exposure underpinning the Materials / Major Chemicals classification?
- What is the current consensus rating and forward earnings estimate supporting the 24x forward P/E?
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🔴 RISK WATCH TradingView • 10h ago
Westlake Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $82.71, Implies 30% Upside TradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Yahoo Finance • 13h ago
Westlake Corporation (WLK) Stock Forecasts Yahoo Finance report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE MarketBeat • 16h ago
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) Stock Has Average Price Target of $83.87 MarketBeat report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH TradingView • 19h ago
Westlake Corporation Stock 12‑Month Price Target Cut to $76.78, Implies 19% Upside TradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE Stock Titan • 22h ago
A 190,000-square-foot Texas plant for drinking-water pipes is complete Stock Titan report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🔴 RISK WATCH ad-hoc-news.de • 1d ago
JPMorgan cuts target for Westlake stock to USD 65.00 ad-hoc-news.de report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
🟡 MARKET WIRE TradingView • 1d ago
Westlake Completes PVCO Pipe Manufacturing Expansion in Texas TradingView report covering Westlake Corporation (WLK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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WLK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $68.28?
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RO RoarDesk_Moderator Roarable Research Desk 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $58.09 (-12.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate 🔥 Official Bull vs. Bear Debate: Is WLK (E • RQD 27/100) a Buy at $66.01?
Welcome to the WLK (Westlake Corporation) Roar Pit. Current RQD Composite is 27/100 (Roarable Strong Sell — Forensic Risk / Avoid) in Major Chemicals. Bulls point to operating leverage and sector positioning, while bears focus on macro rate sensitivity and margin execution. Pick your side (🐂 Bull or 🐻 Bear) and drop your price target below.
BE BearTrap_Alert Forensic Accounting Watch 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $52.81 (-20.0%)
Spot @ $66.01 Pump the brakes on WLK — check the valuation vs. margin headwinds
Everyone in here is repeating the bull case on WLK, but look at what you are paying: current EV/EBITDA multiples with 7.3% gross margins. Unless Westlake Corporation expands free cash flow yield next quarter, I would rather wait for a pullback closer to the 200-day moving average before touching this.
DE DeltaGamma_99 Verified K Arena Trader 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $84.49 (+28.0%)
Spot @ $66.01 WLK cash flow & RQD setup is being underpriced by the Street here
Looking at the 5-pillar RQD breakdown on WLK, the market is fixating on short-term headline noise in Major Chemicals and ignoring the balance sheet and cash flow trajectory. At $66.01 (52-wk range $56.33 - $124.23), any beat on forward guidance forces shorts and underweight funds to chase.