Westlake (WLK) – Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes

Several analysts have recently updated their ratings and price targets for Westlake (NYSE: WLK):

• 7/6/2026 – Westlake had its “market perform” rating reaffirmed by BMO Capital Markets. They now have a $96.00 price target on the stock.
• 7/2/2026 – Westlake had its price target lowered by Morgan Stanley from $106.00 to $92.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 7/1/2026 – Westlake had its price target lowered by Mizuho from $110.00 to $88.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/30/2026 – Westlake had its price target lowered by Bank of America Corporation from $104.00 to $85.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/24/2026 – Westlake had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $95.00 to $85.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 6/5/2026 – Westlake had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by UBS Group AG. They now have a $117.00 price target on the stock, down from $130.00.
• 5/27/2026 – Westlake was downgraded by Citigroup Inc. from “buy” to “neutral”. They now have a $95.00 price target on the stock, down from $125.00.
• 5/18/2026 – Westlake was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “underweight” to “neutral”. They now have a $90.00 price target on the stock.

Westlake Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, June 11th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, May 27th were given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a $2.12 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, May 27th. Westlake’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently -16.69%.

Westlake Corp. is a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, polymers and building products, serving customers across industrial and residential markets. The company’s core operations encompass the production of vinyls—primarily polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and its key feedstock vinyl chloride monomer (VCM)—as well as chlor-alkali products including caustic soda and chlorine. In addition, Westlake produces ethylene, propylene and specialty elastomers, along with construction-related materials such as vinyl siding, trim, windows and roofing systems.

Operating a network of vertically integrated plants and distribution centers, Westlake serves markets in North America, Europe and Asia.