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$WLK

Westlake Corporation

XNYS•Materials•Industrial Organic Chemicals

$78.93+0.10%+$0.0800Prev $78.85LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is WLK up today? It is at $78.93 (+0.10%), and our scanner flagged it 37 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment WLK spikes, and full due diligence on WLK — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$78.93
Change today
+0.10%
Previous close
$78.85
52-week range
$56.33 – $124.23
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$10.09B
Dividend yield
2.70% ($2.13)
Ex-dividend
Aug 25
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
127.8M
SEC · as of 2026-07-29 · 24d ↗
Insider ownership
1.4%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-02 ↗
Institutional own.
34.56%
Total held
36.0%
Tradeable float
81.8M
64% of shares · after 1% insiders + 35% institutions
Avg daily volume
1.3M
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Industrial Organic Chemicals
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.8x
15m
0.7x
1h
0.7x
1D
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Why is $WLK moving today?

Here is the latest on WLK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WLK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystWESTLAKE CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingCERTNyse texas certificationAug 21, 2026 · today
Why is $WLK moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profileShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusBuy12 analysts
Avg target $96.00(+22% upside)
Range $80 - $117
5 buy7 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$WLK Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish78Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 0 bearToday: +0.1%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$WLK Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 21h ago +3.75%
$WLK moved +3.75% (~15m high-low range 3.75%) (Level 3) at 9:28 AM ET
at $79.50
Alert· 2d ago +0.6% vs EMA
WLK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 72 bars · L3 · +0.55% above EMA · slope +0.09%
at $79.23
Alert· 2d ago -1.41%
$WLK moved -1.41% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:48 PM ET
at $79.17
Alert· 2d ago +1.41%
$WLK moved +1.41% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:11 PM ET
at $79.04
Alert· 4d ago 7.4× RVOL
WLK hit 7.364x RVOL at 10:00 AM ET
at $78.70
Alert· 7d ago 2.8× RVOL
WLK hit 2.795x RVOL at 9:40 AM ET
at $80.19
Alert· 15d ago 2.0× RVOL
WLK hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:57 PM ET
at $77.43
News· SEC EDGAR· 16d ago
WESTLAKE CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
Alert· 16d ago -0.7% vs EMA
$WLK near 200 EMA: -0.74% from 200 EMA at 12:49 PM ET
at $76.51
Alert· 16d ago 5.4× RVOL
WLK hit 5.433x RVOL at 12:49 PM ET
at $76.51
Alert· 16d ago -1.8% vs EMA
$WLK near 200 EMA: -1.80% from 200 EMA at 11:12 AM ET
at $76.29
Alert· 16d ago 2.3× RVOL
WLK hit 2.246x RVOL at 11:12 AM ET
at $76.29
Alert· 16d ago 2.0× RVOL
WLK hit 2.000x RVOL at 10:37 AM ET
at $75.90
Alert· 16d ago -1.50%
$WLK moved -1.50% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:52 AM ET
at $76.56
Alert· 16d ago 12.1× RVOL
WLK hit 12.046x RVOL at 9:35 AM ET
at $78.02
Alert· 17d ago +8.2% vs EMA
WLK 200EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +8.20% above EMA · slope +1.59%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +3.3% vs EMA
WLK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 288 bars · L5 · +3.31% above EMA · slope +0.56%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +3.3% vs EMA
WLK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 288 bars · L5 · +3.31% above EMA · slope +0.56%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +3.3% vs EMA
WLK 200EMA (1m) Trending · 288 bars · L5 · +3.31% above EMA · slope +0.56%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +2.6% vs EMA
WLK 50EMA (5m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +2.56% above EMA · slope +1.98%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +1.3% vs EMA
WLK 50EMA (1m) Trending · 158 bars · L4 · +1.28% above EMA · slope +0.66%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +1.3% vs EMA
WLK 50EMA (1m) Trending · 158 bars · L4 · +1.28% above EMA · slope +0.66%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago +1.3% vs EMA
WLK 50EMA (1m) Trending · 158 bars · L4 · +1.28% above EMA · slope +0.66%
at $80.60
Alert· 17d ago 2.0× RVOL
WLK hit 2.000x RVOL at 3:52 PM ET
at $79.73
Alert· 17d ago 2.1× RVOL
WLK hit 2.094x RVOL at 3:05 PM ET
at $79.81
Alert· 17d ago +2.5% vs EMA
$WLK near 200 EMA: +2.50% from 200 EMA at 2:17 PM ET
at $78.83
News· SEC EDGAR· 17d ago
Westlake Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
News· SEC EDGAR· 23d ago
WESTLAKE CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
News· Investing.com· 47d ago Bullish
Small Caps, Energy Stocks and a 6% Yield - This Fund Has Rest of 2020s Covered
News· SEC EDGAR· 67d ago
WESTLAKE CORP filed an 8-K: Regulation FD Disclosure
News· Benzinga· 161d ago Bullish
Iran War Ripples Across Global Commodities, BMO Warns
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 235d ago Bullish
Epoxy Resin Market Size Worth USD 21.22 Bn by 2035 Driven by EV Growth, Renewable Energy, and Infrastructure Development
News· The Motley Fool· 381d ago Neutral
WLKP Earnings Miss by 13%

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WLK stock FAQ

Why is $WLK moving today?

Here is the latest on WLK from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for WLK today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the WLK stock price today?

WLK last traded at $78.93, up 0.10% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does WLK pay a dividend?

Yes. WLK currently has a dividend yield of about 2.70% ($2.13 per share per year), with the next ex-dividend date on Aug 25. Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live WLK alerts?

The WLK Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged WLK 37 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is WLK on?

WLK (Westlake Corporation) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $10.09B in the INDUSTRIAL ORGANIC CHEMICALS sector.

Is WLK good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge WLK for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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