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Westlake (WLK) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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WLK Stock Forecast

Westlake (WLK) stock forecast, based on 12 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $162.38, with a high of $180.00 and a low of $135.00. This represents a 38.69% increase from the last price of $117.08.

$110 $124 $138 $152 $166 $180 High: $180 Avg: $162.38 Low: $135 Last Closed Price: $117.08

WLK Stock Rating

Westlake stock's rating consensus is Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 6 Buy (50.00%), 6 Hold (50.00%), 0 Sell (0.00%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Buy
Total 12 0 6 6 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

WLK Forecast vs Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockWestlake38.69%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 18.06%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts1217
Avg Price Target$135.00$150.00$164.94
Last Closing Price$117.08$117.08$117.08
Upside/Downside15.31%28.12%40.88%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Jan, 25368-118
Dec, 24349-117
Nov, 243991123
Oct, 2439102226
Sep, 2439112227
Latest Price Target by Analysts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 10, 2025David BegleiterDeutsche Bank$135.00$110.0422.68%15.31%
Nov 13, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$165.00$145.9913.02%40.93%
Oct 16, 2024Steve ByrneBank of America Securities$159.00$141.8012.13%35.80%
Sep 30, 2024Michael LeitheadBarclays$180.00$150.3619.71%53.74%
Sep 05, 2024Charles NeivertPiper Sandler$170.00$137.5623.58%45.20%
Aug 26, 2024Duffy FischerGoldman Sachs$162.00$150.977.31%38.37%
Aug 23, 2024Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$174.00$144.5820.35%48.62%
Aug 13, 2024John McNultyBMO Capital$171.00$142.6219.90%46.05%
Aug 06, 2024Pat CunninghamCitigroup$154.00$146.535.10%31.53%
Jul 09, 2024Joshua SpectorUBS$160.00$142.2912.45%36.66%
Latest Upgrade/Downgrade by Analysts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 10, 2025UBSMarket PerformBuyupgrade
Jan 10, 2025Deutsche BankBuyBuyhold
Dec 18, 2024CitigroupNeutralBuyupgrade
Nov 13, 2024BMO CapitalMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Nov 05, 2024BarclaysOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 16, 2024Bank of America SecuritiesNeutralupgrade
Sep 30, 2024BarclaysEqual-WeightOverweightupgrade
Sep 05, 2024UBSMarket PerformMarket Performhold
Sep 05, 2024Piper SandlerOverweightOverweighthold
Aug 26, 2024Goldman SachsNeutralNeutralhold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$0 $4 $8 $12 $16 $20 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$2.57$15.66$17.46$3.75----
Avg Forecast$2.12$15.11$18.14$8.49$6.18$7.43$9.37$10.71
High Forecast$2.00$14.27$17.48$8.36$5.70$6.55$8.14$10.23
Low Forecast$2.27$16.20$18.79$8.67$7.20$8.73$10.21$11.25
Surprise %21.23%3.64%-3.75%-55.83%----

Revenue Forecast

$7B $9B $11B $13B $15B $17B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$7.50B$11.78B$15.79B$12.55B----
Avg Forecast$7.50B$11.30B$15.87B$12.57B$12.23B$12.80B$13.70B$15.19B
High Forecast$7.17B$10.82B$15.43B$12.45B$11.91B$12.56B$13.67B$14.66B
Low Forecast$7.91B$11.93B$16.31B$12.79B$12.48B$13.20B$13.73B$15.77B
Surprise %0.10%4.21%-0.48%-0.21%----

Net Income Forecast

$0 $600M $1B $2B $2B $3B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27
Reported$330.00M$2.02B$2.25B$479.00M----
Avg Forecast$272.62M$1.76B$2.28B$476.00M$829.27M$965.86M$1.17B$1.38B
High Forecast$257.37M$1.41B$1.83B$380.80M$733.04M$842.11M$1.05B$1.32B
Low Forecast$292.17M$2.11B$2.74B$571.20M$925.50M$1.12B$1.31B$1.45B
Surprise %21.05%14.69%-1.60%0.63%----

WLK Forecast FAQ

Is Westlake stock a buy?

Westlake stock has a consensus rating of Buy, based on 12 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 6 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Westlake is a favorable investment for most analysts.

What is Westlake's price target?

Westlake's price target, set by 12 Wall Street analysts, averages $162.38 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $135 at the low end to $180 at the high end, suggesting a potential 38.69% change from the previous close price of $117.08.

How does Westlake stock forecast compare to the average forecast of its sector, industry, and investment themes?

Westlake stock forecast shows a 38.69% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (18.06%).

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Westlake over the past three months?

  • January 2025: 16.67% Strong Buy, 33.33% Buy, 44.44% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.56% Strong Sell.
  • December 2024: 17.65% Strong Buy, 23.53% Buy, 52.94% Hold, 0% Sell, 5.88% Strong Sell.
  • November 2024: 13.04% Strong Buy, 39.13% Buy, 39.13% Hold, 4.35% Sell, 4.35% Strong Sell.

What is Westlake’s EPS forecast?

Westlake's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is 6.18 for 2024, a 64.80% increase from the reported $3.75 in 2023. The prediction for 2025 is $7.43, $9.37 for 2026, and $10.71 for 2027.

What is Westlake’s revenue forecast?

Westlake's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December is $12.23B for 2024, a -2.52% decrease from the reported $12.55B in 2023. The forecast for 2025 is $12.8B, $13.7B for 2026, and $15.18B for 2027.

What is Westlake’s net income forecast?

For its fiscal year ending in December, Westlake's average annual net income forecast is $829.27M for 2024, reflecting an 73.13% increase from the reported $479M in 2023. The projection for 2025 is $965.86M, $1.17B for 2026, and $1.38B for 2027.