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Westlake Chemical (WLK) PT Lowered to $90 at Truist Securities

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:29:11 -0400

(Updated - October 1, 2026 9:29 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland lowered the price target on Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) to $90.00 (from $104.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

The analyst commented: "European PVC Closure Announced; We are lowering our estimates for WLK to reflect incrementally challenging conditions impacting the HIP business, as well as updated pricing and margin assumptions within the commodity chemicals (PEM) business. WLK is continuing to rationalize relatively highcost production capacity within its network, most recently with its announcement that it is shuttering production at its PVC plant in Cologne, Germany. WLK expects 3Q earnings to

Westlake Chemical (WLK) PT Lowered to $90 at Truist Securities

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:29:11 -0400

(Updated - October 1, 2026 9:29 AM EDT)

Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland lowered the price target on Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) to $90.00 (from $104.00) while maintaining a Buy rating.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) PT Lowered to $78 at Mizuho

Thu, 01 Oct 2026 06:35:43 -0400

Mizuho analyst John Roberts lowered the price target on Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) to $78.00 (from $88.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Westlake Chemical (WLK) PT Lowered to $67 at Citi

Wed, 30 Sep 2026 05:08:39 -0400

Citi analyst Pat Cunningham lowered the price target on Westlake Chemical (NYSE: WLK) to $67.00 (from $85.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Form 8-K WESTLAKE CORP For: Sep 24

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:06:00 -0400

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Westlake to close Cologne PVC plant, take $205M charge

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:02:36 -0400

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) said it will close its polyvinyl chloride plant in Cologne, Germany, citing weak demand, elevated energy costs, and increased import pressure from Asia affecting European chemical operations.

The Cologne facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 165,000 metric tons of PVC. The site is expected to cease operations in the first quarter of 2027.

Westlake expects to record total pre-tax charges of approximately $205 million in connection with the closure, consisting of approximately $100 million in cash charges and approximately $105 million in non-cash charges. About $110 million of those charges are expected to be recorded in

Westlake to close Cologne PVC plant, take $205M charge

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:02:36 -0400

The Cologne facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 165,000 metric tons of PVC. The site is expected to cease operations in the first quarter of 2027.

Westlake to Optimize European Chlorovinyls Footprint with Closure of Cologne PVC Plant

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) (“Westlake” or the “Company”) announced today that, in light of challenging market conditions, the Company is taking action to improve profitability by closing its polyvinyl chloride (“PVC”) plant in Cologne, Germany.

Chemical production in Europe continues to face difficult conditions, including weak demand, elevated energy costs and increased import pressure from Asia. Due to its smaller scale and higher logistical burden, the Cologne plant has higher costs than the Company’s other European PVC sites. The Company will continue to serve its customers from its remaining,

Westlake to Optimize European Chlorovinyls Footprint with Closure of Cologne PVC Plant

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 06:00:00 -0400

New Mid-America® Gable Vents From Westlake Royal Building Products™ Combine Architectural Style With Easy Installation

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

HOUSTON, Sept. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a brand of Westlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK), is introducing four new gable vents to its Mid-America^® line of exterior siding accessories. The new gable vents offer several advantages over alternative gable vents, including a high vent-free area and a surface-mount application that allows the vent to sit flat on the wall, eliminating the siding pocket for flat surfaces.

These gable vents feature a full-size architectural trim design and large siding pocket to simplify installation. The face and back plate can be easily

New Mid-America® Gable Vents From Westlake Royal Building Products™ Combine Architectural Style With Easy Installation

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0400

These gable vents feature a full-size architectural trim design and large siding pocket to simplify installation. The face and back plate can be easily

BlueLinx expands PVC trim and siding distribution with Westlake

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:01:44 -0400

BlueLinx Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BXC) announced an expanded distribution agreement with Westlake Royal Building Products, a subsidiary of Westlake (NYSE: WLK), that makes Westlake Royal the sole and exclusive PVC trim supplier to BlueLinx in key markets.

Under the agreement, BlueLinx will distribute Kleer PVC Trim products across 27 distribution locations spanning New England, the North and Mid-Atlantic, the South, the Ohio Valley, and select Central U.S. markets. Stocking locations include sites in Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri.

BlueLinx is also expanding

BlueLinx expands PVC trim and siding distribution with Westlake

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:01:44 -0400

BlueLinx is also expanding

BlueLinx Expands Relationship with Westlake Royal Building Products™ Through Exclusive Kleer® PVC Trim Distribution Agreement and Market Expansion of TruExterior® Siding and Trim Products