Companies /Basic Materials

Westlake Corporation

NYSE: WLK Specialty Chemicals
$76.27
▲ $2.04 (+2.75%) today
Markets closed · 1:43am ET
24/7 Rating SELL
12-Month Price Target
$53.78 −29.5% downside

Set by 24/7 Wall St.’s proprietary analysis of professional targets, profit trajectory, sector, risk, and retail attention. How we calculate our price targets →

Current close $76.27
Street consensus $93.73
Ours vs. the Street −42.6%
$49.97Conservative$76.27Current$53.78Our Target$86.23Optimistic
12-Month Projection Historical Optimistic Target Conservative
$60$80$100Sep 2025Sep 2027Today$86.23$53.78$49.97
$60$80$100Sep 2025Sep 2027Today$86.23$53.78$49.97

Analyst Sentiment

15ANALYSTS
Buy640%
Hold960%
Sell00%
The Bottom Line

Westlake faces potential headwinds at current valuations. Our analysis suggests 29.5% downside risk to our $53.78 target. Investors may want to consider reducing exposure or waiting for a better entry point.

The 24/7 Factor

Base Growth
Conservative growth baseline (reduced to avoid double-counting P/E growth)
1.05×
Sector Momentum
Commodity-linked, cyclical
1.02×
Analyst Consensus
Mixed analyst views
+2.4%
Earnings Growth
Significant earnings decline
−3.0%
Volatility Adjustment
Lower volatility stock
+0.8%
Read our full methodology →

5-Year Projection

Long-Term Forecast Optimistic Target Conservative
$40$60$80$100’26’27’28’29’30’31$109.48$41.17$43.45
$40$60$80$100’26’27’28’29’30’31$109.48$41.17$43.45

Prediction History

WLK Price Target History Our Target Stock Price
$60$80$100Jul 16Aug 28$53.73$75.71
$60$80$100Jul 16Aug 28$53.73$75.71
Date Price Target Stock Price Rating Upside
$53.73 $75.71 SELL −29.0%
$53.71 $78.93 SELL −32.0%
$53.86 $79.55 SELL −32.3%
$54.43 $77.47 SELL −29.7%
$102.91 $70.50 BUY +46.0%
$102.91 $73.82 BUY +39.4%
$109.56 $77.45 BUY +41.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WLK stock price prediction for 2030?

Looking ahead to 2030, our model projects WLK could trade at an average price of $46.57, with a potential range between $34.93 and $58.22. This represents a potential 38.9% decline from today’s price. Long-term forecasts depend heavily on company execution, competitive dynamics, and broader market conditions.

Is WLK a buy, sell, or hold right now?

24/7 Wall St. currently rates WLK as a SELL. Significant downside (-29.5%) Among Wall Street analysts, 6 rate it Buy, 9 rate it Hold, and 0 rate it Sell.

What is the WLK stock price target in an optimistic scenario?

In our optimistic scenario for WLK, the stock could reach $86.23 over the next 12 months, representing a 13.1% gain from today’s price. This scenario assumes favorable conditions materialize, including strong earnings growth, positive market sentiment, and successful execution of company initiatives.

What is the downside risk for WLK stock?

In our conservative scenario, WLK could trade as low as $49.97 over the next 12 months, representing a 34.5% decline from current levels. This scenario accounts for potential headwinds including earnings misses, competitive pressures, or broader market weakness.

Projections are estimates based on current data, updated daily. Not investment advice. Learn how we calculate these projections →