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Lmcg Investments LLC Boosts Stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Lmcg Investments LLC raised its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 45.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 28,527 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after p
Westlake Co. to Issue Quarterly Dividend of $0.50 (NYSE:WLK)
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, May 13th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, May 21st will be given a dividend of 0.50 per share by the specialty chemicals company on Thursday, June 6th. This represents a $2.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.28%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, May 20th.
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Short Interest Down 16.4% in April
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) was the target of a significant decline in short interest during the month of April. As of April 30th, there was short interest totalling 1,220,000 shares, a decline of 16.4% from the April 15th total of 1,460,000 shares. Approximately 3.7% of the company's stock are short sold. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 447,900 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 2.7 days.
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Westlake (NYSE:WLK) PT Raised to $180.00 at Piper Sandler
Piper Sandler Raises Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Price Target to $180.00
Piper Sandler upped their price objective on Westlake from $160.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Tuesday.
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) CFO Sells $753,340.50 in Stock
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) CFO Mark Steven Bender sold 4,950 shares of Westlake stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $152.19, for a total transaction of $753,340.50. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer now owns 40,356 shares of the company's stock, valued at $6,141,779.64. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink.
Westlake (NYSE:WLK) Announces Quarterly Earnings Results
Westlake (NYSE:WLK - Get Free Report) announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.34 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.09 by $0.25. Westlake had a return on equity of 9.70% and a net margin of 3.82%. The business had revenue of $2.98 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.93 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $3.05 earnings per share. The company's revenue for the quarter was down 11.4% compared to the same quarter last year.
Victory Capital Management Inc. Has $457.03 Million Stock Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Victory Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 3.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 3,265,420 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 103,824 share
abrdn plc Acquires 5,628 Shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
abrdn plc boosted its holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 100.6% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 11,223 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after purchasing an additional 5,
IFM Investors Pty Ltd Invests $1.08 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
IFM Investors Pty Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the first quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 7,093 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $1,
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC Grows Stock Position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Wedge Capital Management L L P NC lifted its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 19.7% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 64,811 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock af
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9,000 Shares in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Acquired by Louisiana State Employees Retirement System
Louisiana State Employees Retirement System acquired a new position in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 9,000 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock,
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Holdings Decreased by Federated Hermes Inc.
Federated Hermes Inc. lessened its stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 52.9% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 192,107 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after sell
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Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC Invests $5.65 Million in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor acquired 40,392 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at a
Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK) Shares Sold by Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt
Livforsakringsbolaget Skandia Omsesidigt trimmed its position in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 51.2% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,650 shares of the spe
Cerity Partners LLC Purchases New Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Cerity Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 60,676 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock, valued at approximately $8,492,000. Several other hedge funds an
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Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC Reduces Holdings in Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK)
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Westlake Co. (NYSE:WLK - Free Report) by 19.1% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The fund owned 234,879 shares of the specialty chemicals company's stock after selling 55,442
Wells Fargo Keeps Their Buy Rating on Westlake Chemical (WLK)
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