Westlake Corporation (UEO)
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Summary
UEO Chart
Westlake Royal Expands Dutch Quality Stone Color Portfolio
WLK expands Dutch Quality Stone with warm neutral colorways and broader profile options to meet evolving design preferences.
Westlake Expands in Europe by Acquiring Wilhelmshaven Plant
WLK's Wilhelmshaven plant acquisition expands its European footprint and strengthens the global chlorovinyls manufacturing network.
Westlake: Time For The Bad And The Ugly
Westlake Corporation presents a compelling entry point as it nears the bottom of its cyclical downturn. Historical price action highlights the importance of selling WLK during market optimism and buying during deep value phases. Investors who realized profits at prior peaks outperformed those holding through the current decline, emphasizing timing in cyclical stocks.
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Westlake Corporation Profile
| Specialty Retail Industry | Consumer Discretionary Sector | Jean-Marc Gilson CEO | XDUS Exchange | US9604131022 ISIN |
| US Country | 15,540 Employees | 27 May 2026 Last Dividend | 19 Mar 2014 Last Split | 11 Aug 2004 IPO Date |
Overview
Westlake Corporation, originally known as Westlake Chemical Corporation until February 2022, is a multinational enterprise that focuses on the production and marketing of performance materials, essential materials, and products for housing and infrastructure. With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1986, Westlake stands as a prominent player in the industry. The company's operational reach spans across the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, Taiwan, and other global markets. It primarily operates through two segments: Performance and Essential Materials, and Housing and Infrastructure Products. Westlake Corporation functions under the umbrella of TTWF LP as a subsidiary.
Products and Services
Westlake Corporation offers a broad range of products and services across its two main segments:
- Performance and Essential Materials: This segment is central to Westlake's offerings, including ethylene, polyethylene, and styrene. The company also produces chlorinated derivative products such as ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Its specialty chemicals portfolio includes epoxy specialty resins, base epoxy resins, and intermediaries. Further, it provides essential chlor-alkali chemicals, including chlorine and caustic soda. These materials find applications in diverse consumer and industrial markets like packaging, automotive, healthcare, and coatings.
- Housing and Infrastructure Products: Focused on providing materials for residential construction and infrastructure projects, this segment offers a variety of products. Residential PVC sidings, PVC trim, and mouldings enhance the aesthetic and durability of homes. Architectural stone veneers and windows are also part of Westlake’s offerings, alongside innovative solutions like PVC decking and PVC films for inflatables, wallcovering, and tape and roofing applications. The company produces polymer composite and cement roof tiles, PVC pipes and fittings for water, sewage, electrical, and industrial applications, and PVC compounds for housing, medical, and automobile products. Additionally, consumer and commercial products include landscape edging, industrial, home, and office matting, marine dock edging, and masonry joint controls. These offerings cater to both small construction contractors and large municipalities, reflecting Westlake's versatility in serving various sectors.
