Westlake Corporation (WLK)
Estimates & Forecasts•Proprietary EPS, revenue & margin forecasts — FY+1 to FY+4
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WLK Price Targets Summary| Metric | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $479M | $602M | $-1.5B |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.70 | $4.64 | $-11.73 |
| YoY Growth | — | +25.7% | -350.5% |
| Net Margin | 3.8% | 5.0% | -13.5% |
USD · WLK · Proprietary Model| Metric | 2025A | 2026E | 2027E | 2028E | 2029E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.2B | $10.8B | $10.3B | $9.6B | $9.3B |
| Net Income | $-1.5B | $-890M | $-702M | $-748M | $-628M |
| EPS (Diluted) | $-11.73 | $-6.92 | $-5.47 | $-5.84 | $-4.92 |
| Free Cash Flow | $-530M | $-1.3B | $-1.0B | $-816M | $-686M |
Treat point estimates cautiously; use wider scenario ranges and position sizing discipline.
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WLK stock.
Westlake Corporation's projected EPS for the next fiscal year is $-6.92. This estimate blends our quantitative model with Wall Street analyst consensus and carries a confidence score of 33/100. The model factors in revenue trajectory, margin path, and share buyback trends to arrive at this figure.
Our scenario-based model produces three price targets for Westlake Corporation: Bear case $N/A, Base case $N/A, and Bull case $N/A. These targets are derived by applying the median historical P/E ratio to forward EPS estimates under each growth scenario. They are not buy/sell recommendations.
Westlake Corporation's projected revenue growth for the next fiscal year is -3.6%, reaching approximately $10.8B in total revenue. Growth estimates are probability-weighted and blend analyst consensus with our CAGR extrapolation model. Outer years (FY+3, FY+4) fade toward industry median growth rates.
Accuracy depends on several measurable factors. Our model confidence score of 33/100 is computed from revenue predictability (25% weight), margin stability (20%), historical earnings beat rate (20%), data depth (15%), analyst coverage (10%), and model-consensus agreement (10%). Contracting margins add uncertainty to forward projections. No forecast model is perfect — always cross-reference with your own analysis.
Westlake Corporation's forward operating margin is estimated at -11.3% for the next fiscal year. The margin trend is currently "contracting". Our model tracks margin mean-reversion patterns and adjusts for sector-specific cost dynamics. Operating leverage is a key driver of EPS growth beyond top-line revenue expansion.
The v2 model uses a multi-step process: (1) Revenue is projected via blended CAGR with probability weighting, (2) Operating and net margins follow a mean-reversion path calibrated to sector norms, (3) EPS is derived from net income divided by projected diluted shares (accounting for buyback trends), (4) For FY+1 and FY+2, estimates are blended with analyst consensus based on coverage depth, (5) Price targets apply median historical P/E to forward EPS under bear/base/bull growth scenarios. All inputs are from public filings and third-party data providers.
The bear case ($N/A) assumes P25 revenue growth, worst-case margins, and multiple compression. Key risks include: unexpected margin contraction, revenue deceleration below model floor, regulatory headwinds, macro deterioration, or competitive disruption. A confidence score below 60 suggests higher estimate volatility. Always size positions according to the full scenario range, not just the base case.
Our model is below Wall Street consensus with a 285.3% gap. For FY+1, analyst estimates blend with our model at 17% analyst weight. By FY+3 and FY+4, estimates are purely model-driven as analyst coverage thins out at longer horizons.