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08:00 PM EDT Sep 19, 2023

WLK in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on September 12, 2023

The 10-day moving average for WLK crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on September 12, 2023. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 14 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 05, 2023. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WLK as a result. In of 81 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

WLK moved below its 50-day moving average on September 05, 2023 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WLK declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for WLK entered a downward trend on September 08, 2023. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 60 cases where WLK's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WLK advanced for three days, in of 333 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

WLK may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Fear & Greed

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WLK’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 83, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.522) is normal, around the industry mean (3.253). P/E Ratio (12.255) is within average values for comparable stocks, (26.881). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is also within normal values, averaging (5.405). Dividend Yield (0.013) settles around the average of (0.038) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.165) is also within normal values, averaging (42.234).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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published Earnings

WLK is expected to report earnings to fall 12.55% to $2.02 per share on November 07

Westlake Corp WLK Stock Earnings Reports
Q3'23
Est.
$2.02
Q2'23
Missed
by $0.61
Q1'23
Beat
by $0.90
Q4'22
Missed
by $0.49
Q3'22
Missed
by $1.20
The last earnings report on August 03 showed earnings per share of $2.31, missing the estimate of $2.92. With 280.13K shares outstanding, the current market capitalization sits at 16.23B.
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published Dividends

WLK paid dividends on September 12, 2023

Westlake Corp WLK Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.50 per share was paid with a record date of September 12, 2023, and an ex-dividend date of August 24, 2023. Read more...
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published Highlights

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Dow (NYSE:DOW), DuPont de Nemours (NYSE:DD), Chemours Company (The) (NYSE:CC), Livent Corp (NYSE:LTHM).

Industry description

The specialty chemicals sector includes companies that produce chemicals and industrial gases, which are of relatively high-value, often made to customer specifications. Examples of specialty chemicals are electronic chemicals, industrial gases, coatings, adhesives and sealants, industrial and institutional cleaning chemicals. The products are often valued on the basis of their purposes/performances rather than for their composition. Linde Plc, Ecolab Inc., Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., and Dow, Inc. are some of the largest companies making specialty chemicals.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Chemicals: Specialty Industry is 8.19B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 47 to 184.84B. LIN holds the highest valuation in this group at 184.84B. The lowest valued company is GTBT at 47.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 9%. NNOMF experienced the highest price growth at 20%, while VNTRQ experienced the biggest fall at -42%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Chemicals: Specialty Industry was -8%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -36% and the average quarterly volume growth was -12%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 52
P/E Growth Rating: 55
Price Growth Rating: 51
SMR Rating: 62
Profit Risk Rating: 82
Seasonality Score: -18 (-100 ... +100)
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General Information

a manufacturer of petrochemicals and fabricated products

Industry ChemicalsSpecialty

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Industry
Chemicals Major Diversified
Address
2801 Post Oak Boulevard
Phone
+1 713 960-9111
Employees
15920
Web
https://www.westlake.com
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Correlation & Price change

A.I.dvisor indicates that over the last year, WLK has been closely correlated with DOW. These tickers have moved in lockstep 84% of the time. This A.I.-generated data suggests there is a high statistical probability that if WLK jumps, then DOW could also see price increases.

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1D Price
Change %
WLK100%
-1.21%
DOW - WLK
84%
Closely correlated
-0.83%
LYB - WLK
80%
Closely correlated
-0.90%
HUN - WLK
78%
Closely correlated
-0.60%
EMN - WLK
76%
Closely correlated
-0.37%
CE - WLK
76%
Closely correlated
-0.24%
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