Westlake Chemical Stock Target Price and Analyst Consensus
| WLK Stock | USD 100.89 0.39 0.39% |
The current analyst and expert consensus on Westlake Chemical is Buy with 7 hold recommendations. The current projected Westlake Chemical target price consensus is 148.07 with 16 analyst opinions. One of the most common ways Westlake Chemical analysts use to provide buy-or-sell recommendation to the public are conference calls analysis and financial statements evaluations. Some experts can also talk to Westlake Chemical vendors, executives, and/or customers. Westlake Chemical recommendation module provides expert sentiment on the projected Westlake Chemical target price to derive its highest and lowest estimates based on target price standard deviation of 1.5771.
Lowest Forecast 134.74 | Highest Forecast 164.35 | Target Price 148.07 |
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It's important to approach Westlake Chemical's target price projections with caution. While they can be useful as part of a broader investment strategy, they are inherently speculative and subject to various kinds of risk, including market volatility and unforeseen external factors. Always consider multiple aspects and do your own research when making investment decisions.
Westlake Chemical Target Price Consensus
Westlake target price is determined by taking all analyst projections and averaging them out. There is no one specific way to measure analysts' performance other than comparing it to past results via a very sophisticated attribution analysis. Westlake Chemical's target price projections below should be used in combination with other traditional price prediction techniques such as stock price forecasting, investor sentiment analysis, technical analysis, earnings estimate, and various momentum models.
| 16 | Buy |
Most Westlake analysts issue ratings four times a year, at intervals of three months. Ratings are usually accompanied by a target price to help potential investors understand Westlake stock's fair price compared to its market value. Analysts arrive at stock ratings after researching the public financial statements of Westlake Chemical, talking to its executives and customers, or listening to those companies' conference calls.
Macroaxis Advice Exposure ValuationWestlake Chemical Target Price Projection
Westlake Chemical's current and average target prices are 100.89 and 148.07, respectively. The current price of Westlake Chemical is the price at which Westlake Chemical is currently trading. On the other hand, Westlake Chemical's target price is what analysts think the stock is worth or could sell for in the future. The more significant the discrepancy between the two prices, the more it stimulates investors to act.Current Price
Westlake Chemical Market Quote on 21st of March 2025
Target Price
Analyst Consensus On Westlake Chemical Target Price
Westlake Chemical Analyst Ratings
Westlake Chemical's analyst stock recommendations are determined by taking an average estimate of all analysts we track and classifying them as Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Strong Sell, or Sell. Ratings generally communicate what analysts sense about Westlake Chemical stock, and they use a lot of effort and time to analyze it and arrive at a rating. That suggests that analyst recommendations are the outcome of an objective and thorough examination of Westlake Chemical's financials, market performance, and future outlook by experienced professionals. Westlake Chemical's historical ratings below, therefore, can serve as a valuable tool for investors.Analyst Consensus Breakdown
Average Consensus Estimates
Analysts determine stock price targets through various methods, including financial modeling, peer comparison, and company analysis. The stock price target is the analyst's best estimate of the future price of a stock and is used by investors to make investment decisions. However, it is important to note that stock price targets are not guaranteed, and the actual price of a stock can differ significantly from the target due to various factors such as market conditions, economic events, and company developments.
Steps to utilize Westlake Chemical price targets
Westlake Chemical's stock target price is an estimate of its future price, usually made by analysts. Using Westlake Chemical's target price to determine if it is a suitable investment can be done through the following steps:- Look at Westlake Chemical's target prices provided by various analysts and compare them. This can help you gain a more balanced view of the Stock's potential.
- Look at the analyst's track record to determine if they have a history of accurately predicting stock prices.
- Look at the Company's financials, including revenue, earnings, and debt, to determine if it is in good financial health.
- Consider market conditions. For example, take into account the state of the economy, competition, and regulatory environment, to determine if Westlake Chemical's stock is likely to perform well.
- Diversify your portfolio and do not rely solely on stock target prices to make investment decisions. Invest in a mix of stocks, bonds, and other assets to manage risk.
Additional Westlake Chemical Value Projection Modules
Most investment researchers agree that the mispricing and readjustment of any Stock value happens often and is sometimes even predictable, but there is no strong theory explaining why it happens. The current price of Westlake Chemical is a key component of Westlake Chemical valuation and have some predictive power on the future returns of a Westlake Chemical.Trending Themes
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Check out Macroaxis Advice on Westlake Chemical to cross-verify analyst projections. Unlike analyst recommendations, Macroaxis provides advice only from the perspective of investor risk tolerance and investment horizon. For more information on how to buy Westlake Stock please use our How to buy in Westlake Stock guide.You can also try the Portfolio Diagnostics module to use generated alerts and portfolio events aggregator to diagnose current holdings.