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Westlake

Westlake Corp is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, polymers and building products. Its Performance and Essential Materials segment offers a wide range of essential building blocks for making products utilized in everyday living, including olefins, vinyl chemicals, polyethylene, and epoxies. Its Housing and Infrastructure Products segment produces key finished goods for building products, pipe and fittings, and global compounds businesses.

Westlake Corp

WALKABOUT RES LTD by Walkabout Resource Limited

Westlake Chemical Partners LP Common Units representing limited partner interests

Westlake Chemical Partners LP

WILK TECHNOLOGIES LTD by WILK TECHNOLOGIES LTD.

Wilk Technologies Ltd

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Westlake shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q4 financial results.

Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.06 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.09 by 94.5 percent. This is a 91.67 percent decrease over earnings of $0.72 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $2.84 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $2.94 billion by 3.30 percent. This is a 0.60 percent increase over sales of $2.83 billion the same period last year.

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CORRECTION: Westlake Q4 Adj EPS $0.06 Misses $1.09 Estimate, Sales $2.84B Miss $2.94B Estimate

U.S. stock futures rose on Monday, following Friday's selloff. Futures of all four benchmark indices were trading higher.
Investor anxiety over tariffs and a 10% drawdown in consumer sentiment data on Friday, raised fears of a market correction.
The semiconductor technology giant led by Jensen Huang, Nvidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) is expected to report its fourth-quarter earnings this week.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.44%, while the two-year yield was at 4.22%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is a 97.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting. 
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.40%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.50%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.68%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.82%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in premarket on Friday. SPY was up 0.51% to $603.00, and QQQ advanced 0.40% to $528.16, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Consumer staples stocks were in a bright spot, while information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrial sectors led the S&amp;P 500&#8217;s overall decline on Friday.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) fell over 7% following a Wall Street Journal report that the Department of Justice is investigating the company&#8217;s Medicare billing practices.
Several economic indicators fueled the market&#8217;s downturn, including the University of Michigan consumer sentiment index, which plummeted 10% to 64.7 in January. The survey also revealed a 5-year inflation outlook of 3.5%, the highest since 1995.
Existing home sales experienced a sharp 4.9% decline in January, reaching a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million, the steepest drop in seven months. February&#8217;s flash S&amp;P Global PMIs showed a significant, unexpected drop in services, raising concerns about the private sector&#8217;s health.
The Dow Jones closed lower by 749 points or 1.69% at 43,428.02 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.71% to 6,013.13, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.20% to 19,524.01. The small-cap gauge Russell 200 declined 2.95% to 2,195.35.
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<td>-2.20%</td>
<td>19,524.01</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>-1.71%</td>
<td>6,013.13</td>
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<td>-1.69%</td>
<td>43,428.02 </td>
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<td>-2.95%</td>
<td>2,195.35</td>
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Insights From Analysts
Talking about last week's fall on Thursday and Friday after scaling record highs, Ed Yardeni of Yardeni Research, said "Sentiment turned very bearish very quickly at the end of last week because investors aren&#8217;t as sure about the economy&#8217;s resilience as we are."
"We remain impressed that it grew over the past three years notwithstanding a significant tightening of monetary policy, a mini-banking crisis, and lots of geopolitical turmoil. We continue to place our bets on its resilience," he added.
Talking about the anticipated Nvidia earnings this week, Yardeni said that he expects to hear guidance that "DeepSeek won&#8217;t kill spending on AI infrastructure, including datacenters."
"The main risk is that Nvidia will announce yet another delay in its highly anticipated Blackwell GPU, which was first announced in March 2024," he added.
The <a href="https://www.weforum.org/press/2020/10/recession-and-automation-changes-our-future-of-work-but-there-are-jobs-coming-report-says-52c5162fce/">World Economic Forum estimates</a> that 85 million worldwide jobs may be displaced by AI in 2025 alone. McKinsey Global Institute projects that 375 million jobs (14% of the global workforce) will require "reskilling" by 2030.
Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates quoted the above data and said, "The AI boom is here and now, and this means that the job market is going to go through some real upheaval in 2025 and beyond."
A surge in layoffs from S&amp;P 500 and Global 1000 companies would likely force the Fed to abandon its "higher for longer" rate strategy and rapidly shift to looser monetary policy, especially if—or when—the unemployment rate reaches 5%, he added.
Charlie Bilello, the chief market strategist at Creative Planning, in an X post, highlighted that the Nasdaq 100 was trading above its 200-day moving average for 489 consecutive sessions, which was its second highest in history since 1986.
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Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep on this week:
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<li>No data is scheduled to be released on Monday.</li>
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<li>On Tuesday, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak in London at 4:20 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>December's S&amp;P Case-Shiller home price index for 20 cities will be out at 9:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>February's consumer confidence data will be announced at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Fed Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr will speak at 11:45 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 01:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>On Wednesday, new home sales data for January will be released at 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic will speak at 12:00 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data till the week ended Feb. 22, January's durable-goods orders data, and GDP's second reading will be announced at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid speaks will speak at 9:15 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Pending home sales data for January will be out by 10:00 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Michelle Bowman will speak at 11:45 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Philadelphia Fed President Patrick Harker will speak at 3:15 p.m., ET.</li>
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<li>On Friday, January's personal income, spending, core and headline PCE index, advanced U.S. trade balance in goods, retail and wholesale inventories will be out by 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
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<li>Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin will speak at 8:30 a.m., ET as well.</li>
</ul>
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<li>February's Chicago business barometer data will be released at 9:45 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee will speak at 10:15 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) was up 0.085% in the premarket on Monday ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report earnings of $2.90 per share on the revenue of $2.77 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) advanced 1% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $4.91 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Westlake Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) declined 0.28% ahead of its earnings, which will be released before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.09 per share on revenue of $2.94 billion.</li>
</ul>
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<li>ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) rose 1.12% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $1.51 per share on the revenue of $6.73 billion after the closing bell.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRK#NYSE">BRK</a>) was up 1.39% after reporting a 71% increase in operating earnings to $14.5 billion for the fourth quarter.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) dropped 4.83% after it posted a loss of 40 cents per share for the fourth quarter, versus earnings of 44 cents per share in the year-ago period.</li>
</ul>
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<li>authID Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AUID#NASDAQ">AUID</a>) jumped 4.9% after it was recognized as a leader in biometric authentication by Acuity Market Intelligence, praised for its platform&#8217;s accuracy and data protection.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Nuburu Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BURU#NYSE">BURU</a>) plummeted 19.27% after it announced an acquisition agreement to expand its defense business and enter the security sector. It has secured a commitment letter from a private equity group for a deal involving recapitalization, acquisitions, and technology licensing.</li>
</ul>
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<li>Boxlight Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOXL#NASDAQ">BOXL</a>) slumped 20.65% after announcing a fundraising of roughly $2.8 million through a private placement of stock and warrants at $2.13 per share.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.18% to hover around $70.53 per barrel.
The gold spot index was up by 0.16% to $2,940.60 per ounce easing from the record high of $2,954.97. The Dollar Index was flat at 106.616 level.
Asian markets ended mostly lower on Monday. Except for Japan's Nikkei 225, and Australia's ASX 200 index, all other gauges declined, including India's S&amp;P BSE Sensex index, China's CSI 300, South Korea's Kospi, and Hong Kong's Hang Seng index. European markets were mostly higher in trade.
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Wall Street Looks To Bounce Back After Friday's Rough Ride Triggered By Consumer Sentiment: Analyst Says 'We Continue To Place Our Bets' On Economy's Resilience

<h3>Companies Reporting Before The Bell</h3>
• Kosmos Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KOS#NYSE">KOS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.00 per share on revenue of $416.02 million. 
• Lincoln Educational Servs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LINC#NASDAQ">LINC</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $110.85 million. 
• Summit Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMMT#NASDAQ">SMMT</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCO#NYSE">CCO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $645.84 million. 
• BioCryst Pharma (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BCRX#NASDAQ">BCRX</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $127.72 million. 
• Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $4.95 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion. 
• Gran Tierra Energy (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTE#AMEX">GTE</a>) is projected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Westlake Chemical (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLKP#NYSE">WLKP</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $1.08 billion. 
• Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share on revenue of $2.96 billion. 
• Owens-Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.90 per share on revenue of $2.77 billion. 
• Fresh Del Monte Produce (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDP#NYSE">FDP</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.37 per share on revenue of $1.03 billion. 
• Kaspi.kz (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSPI#NASDAQ">KSPI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $3.35 per share on revenue of $1.52 billion. 
• Freightos (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRGO#NASDAQ">CRGO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.09 per share on revenue of $6.46 million. 
• Azul (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZUL#NYSE">AZUL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.10 per share on revenue of $1.01 billion. 
<h3>Companies Reporting After The Bell</h3>
• DMC Glb (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BOOM#NASDAQ">BOOM</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.29 per share on revenue of $140.50 million. 
• Ultra Clean Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCTT#NASDAQ">UCTT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.44 per share on revenue of $559.19 million. 
• Clean Energy Fuels (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLNE#NASDAQ">CLNE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.01 per share on revenue of $99.87 million. 
• Goosehead Insurance (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSHD#NASDAQ">GSHD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $78.20 million. 
• Trex Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TREX#NYSE">TREX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $159.89 million. 
• Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AESI#NYSE">AESI</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $281.61 million. 
• Hims &amp; Hers Health (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HIMS#NYSE">HIMS</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.21 per share on revenue of $469.68 million. 
• Beyond (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.75 per share on revenue of $331.06 million. 
• Coterra Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTRA#NYSE">CTRA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $1.39 billion. 
• Faro Technologies (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FARO#NASDAQ">FARO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.40 per share on revenue of $91.03 million. 
• Riot Platforms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.27 per share on revenue of $130.25 million. 
• BWX Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BWXT#NYSE">BWXT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.81 per share on revenue of $720.47 million. 
• SBA Comms (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBAC#NASDAQ">SBAC</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $2.22 per share on revenue of $684.39 million. 
• ONEOK (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.55 per share on revenue of $6.77 billion. 
• Chegg (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHGG#NYSE">CHGG</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.18 per share on revenue of $142.03 million. 
• Artivion (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AORT#NYSE">AORT</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.04 per share on revenue of $101.15 million. 
• EverQuote (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVER#NASDAQ">EVER</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $133.83 million. 
• Cannae Holdings (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CNNE#NYSE">CNNE</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.29 per share on revenue of $105.90 million. 
• Veracyte (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VCYT#NASDAQ">VCYT</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.26 per share on revenue of $116.68 million. 
• Primoris Services (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRIM#NYSE">PRIM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.76 per share on revenue of $1.59 billion. 
• Realty Income (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/O#NYSE">O</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.06 per share on revenue of $1.35 billion. 
• Trip.com Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.54 per share on revenue of $1.69 billion. 
• HealthStream (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSTM#NASDAQ">HSTM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.14 per share on revenue of $73.55 million. 
• Myriad Genetics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MYGN#NASDAQ">MYGN</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.03 per share on revenue of $213.34 million. 
• Archrock (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AROC#NYSE">AROC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.29 per share on revenue of $326.77 million. 
• Topgolf Callaway Brands (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MODG#NYSE">MODG</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.19 per share on revenue of $885.10 million. 
• Haverty Furniture Cos (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HVT#NYSE">HVT</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.22 per share on revenue of $182.09 million. 
• JBT Marel (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBTM#NYSE">JBTM</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.85 per share on revenue of $488.74 million. 
• ProAssurance (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PRA#NYSE">PRA</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $274.56 million. 
• Inspirato (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISPO#NASDAQ">ISPO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $1.09 per share on revenue of $58.34 million. 
• Quaker Houghton (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KWR#NYSE">KWR</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.61 per share on revenue of $441.87 million. 
• Apartment Inv &amp; Mgmt (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIV#NYSE">AIV</a>) is estimated to report quarterly loss at $0.12 per share on revenue of $53.10 million. 
• Navitas Semiconductor (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVTS#NASDAQ">NVTS</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.06 per share on revenue of $19.03 million. 
• Tempus AI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.15 per share on revenue of $200.55 million. 
• Addus HomeCare (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADUS#NASDAQ">ADUS</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $278.36 million. 
• Helios Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLIO#NYSE">HLIO</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.36 per share on revenue of $175.99 million. 
• Ziff Davis (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZD#NASDAQ">ZD</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $2.63 per share on revenue of $424.40 million. 
• Agora (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/API#NASDAQ">API</a>) is estimated to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Black Stone Minerals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSM#NYSE">BSM</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.33 per share on revenue of $114.99 million. 
• LTC Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LTC#NYSE">LTC</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.65 per share on revenue of $42.81 million. 
• Zoom Communications (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZM#NASDAQ">ZM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.35 per share on revenue of $1.19 billion. 
• Douglas Dynamics (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLOW#NYSE">PLOW</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $155.23 million. 
• MediaAlpha (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MAX#NYSE">MAX</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.39 per share on revenue of $289.38 million. 
• SI-BONE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIBN#NASDAQ">SIBN</a>) is projected to report quarterly loss at $0.14 per share on revenue of $46.89 million. 
• Bridge Investment Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRDG#NYSE">BRDG</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.17 per share on revenue of $83.69 million. 
• Tortoise Capital Series Trust Tortoise Power and Energy Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPZ#NYSE">TPZ</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• Offerpad Solutions (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OPAD#NYSE">OPAD</a>) is likely to report quarterly loss at $0.48 per share on revenue of $174.58 million. 
• Helix Energy Solns Gr (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLX#NYSE">HLX</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.09 per share on revenue of $311.66 million. 
• Public Storage (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PSA#NYSE">PSA</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $4.22 per share on revenue of $1.18 billion. 
• Clearway Energy (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>) is expected to report earnings for its fourth quarter. 
• V2X (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VVX#NYSE">VVX</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.15 per share on revenue of $1.10 billion. 
• Veris Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRE#NYSE">VRE</a>) is expected to report quarterly earnings at $0.12 per share on revenue of $66.81 million. 
• GFL Environmental (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GFL#NYSE">GFL</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.23 per share on revenue of $1.98 billion. 
• Summit Hotel Properties (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INN#NYSE">INN</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.19 per share on revenue of $171.47 million. 
• Civitas Resources (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CIVI#NYSE">CIVI</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $1.88 per share on revenue of $1.29 billion. 
• Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) is expected to report quarterly loss at $0.44 per share on revenue of $4.54 billion. 
• Netstreit (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTST#NYSE">NTST</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.32 per share on revenue of $43.47 million. 
• KBR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KBR#NYSE">KBR</a>) is estimated to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $2.00 billion. 
• Viper Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VNOM#NASDAQ">VNOM</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.42 per share on revenue of $220.06 million. 
• Diamondback Energy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FANG#NASDAQ">FANG</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $3.58 per share on revenue of $3.51 billion. 
• Apple Hospitality REIT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLE#NYSE">APLE</a>) is likely to report quarterly earnings at $0.31 per share on revenue of $324.82 million. 
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Earnings Scheduled For February 24, 2025

The CNN Money Fear and Greed index showed a decline in the overall market sentiment, while the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Friday.
U.S. stocks settled lower on Friday, with the Dow Jones index dipping more than 700 points during the session.
The University of Michigan consumer sentiment index fell to 64.7 in January, a decline of 10% and a steeper drop than expected. The 5-year inflation outlook in the survey is the highest since 1995 at 3.5%. Existing home sales sank by 4.9% to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.08 million in January, the sharpest decline in seven months, according to Trading Economics.
February&#8217;s flash S&amp;P Global PMIs released Friday morning revealed a sharp, unexpected drop in services and raised concerns about the health of the private sector.
Shares of UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNH#NYSE">UNH</a>) slumped around 7% on Friday after the Wall Street Journal reported the Department of Justice launched an investigation into the company's Medicare billing practices.
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrials stocks recording losses on Friday. However, consumer staples stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
The Dow Jones closed lower by around 749 points to 43,428.02 on Friday. The S&amp;P 500 fell 1.71% to 6,013.13, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.20% at 19,524.01 during Friday's session.
Investors are awaiting earnings results from Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>), Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), and Westlake Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) today.
What is CNN Business Fear &amp; Greed Index?
At a current reading of 35.4, the index moved to the &#8220;Fear&#8221; zone on Friday, versus a prior reading of 45.1.
The Fear &amp; Greed Index is a measure of the current market sentiment. It is based on the premise that higher fear exerts pressure on stock prices, while higher greed has the opposite effect. The index is calculated based on seven equal-weighted indicators. The index ranges from 0 to 100, where 0 represents maximum fear and 100 signals maximum greediness.
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Dow Tumbles Over 700 Points Following Weak Economic Data: Investor Sentiment Declines, Greed Index Moves To 'Fear' Zone

With U.S. stock futures trading mixed this morning on Monday, some of the stocks that may grab investor focus today are as follows:
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<li>Wall Street expects Owens Corning (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OC#NYSE">OC</a>) to report quarterly earnings at $2.90 per share on revenue of $2.77 billion before the opening bell, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>. Owens Corning shares gained 0.01% to $165.47 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $4.91 per share on revenue of $1.48 billion. The company will release earnings before the markets open. Domino&#8217;s shares fell 2% to close at $462.37 on Friday.</li>
<li>Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HE#NYSE">HE</a>) posted a loss of 40 cents per share for the fourth quarter, versus earnings of 44 cents per share in the year-ago period. The company's sales fell to $799.18 million from $853.42 million. Hawaiian Electric shares fell 2.7% to $10.47 in the after-hours trading session.</li>
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<li>After the markets close, ONEOK Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKE#NYSE">OKE</a>) is projected to report quarterly earnings at $1.51 per share on revenue of $6.73 billion. ONEOK shares fell 0.1% to $97.97 in after-hours trading.</li>
<li>Analysts expect Westlake Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) to post quarterly earnings at $1.09 per share on revenue of $2.94 billion before the opening bell. Westlake shares fell 1.5% to close at $109.71 on Friday.</li>
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Owens Corning, Domino's Pizza And 3 Stocks To Watch Heading Into Monday

Westlake Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) will release its fourth-quarter financial results, before the opening <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WLK/earnings">bell, on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025.</a>
Analysts expect the Houston, Texas-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.17 per share, up from 53 cents per share in the year-ago period. Westlake projects quarterly revenue of $2.97 billion, compared to $2.83 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
On Nov. 5, the company posted weaker-than-expected third-quarter earnings.
Westlake shares fell 1.9% to close at $111.40 on Thursday.
Benzinga readers can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. Readers can sort by stock ticker, company name, analyst firm, rating change or other variables.
Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WLK/analyst-ratings">analysts have rated the company</a> in the recent period.
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<li>Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy and cut the price target from $152 to $140 on Dec. 18, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintained a Market Perform rating and lowered the price target from $171 to $165 on Nov. 13, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Joshua Raskin maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $160 to $144 on Nov. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 80%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison maintained an Overweight rating and cut the price target from $180 to $160 on Nov. 6, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Jeffrey Zekauskas maintained an Underweight rating and raised the price target from $123 to $135 on Aug. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
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Top Wall Street Forecasters Revamp Westlake Price Expectations Ahead Of Q4 Earnings

Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiated coverage on several chemicals stocks <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">ahead of earnings release</a>.
Chemours Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CC#NYSE">CC</a>): The analyst initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CC/analyst-ratings">a price forecast of $27</a>. The analyst writes that the company is positioned to achieve strong earnings growth in 2025-2026.
Osterland sees margin expansion in its Opteon refrigerant franchise and a potential rebound in the underperforming TiO2 segment, where consensus estimates appear overly conservative.
Valuation upside exists as the new management team executes cost optimization strategies and focuses on higher-value product applications, adds the analyst.
Osterland estimates EBITDA of $775 million (in line), $1.004 billion (+8% vs. Street), and $1.188 billion (+11% vs. Street) for 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
The analyst assumes ~6% average revenue growth in 2025-2026 (above the company's &gt;5% target) and consolidated EBITDA margins reaching 18.3% by 2026 (vs. Street's 17.1%).
Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TROX#NYSE">TROX</a>): Osterland initiated coverage with a Buy rating <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/trox/analyst-ratings">and price forecast of $17.</a> The analyst sees the company as one of the strongest players in the TiO2 industry, benefiting from its scale and strong vertical integration, which have helped sustain margins better than peers during the downturn.
With improving TiO2 market fundamentals and potential support from anti-dumping duties on Chinese exports, the analyst expects above-market volume growth and significant earnings upside as operating rates recover.
The analyst estimates EBITDA of $563 million (in line with Street), $694 million (+6% vs Street), and $802 million (+6% vs Street) in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
Minerals Technologies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTX#NYSE">MTX</a>): The analyst initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/mtx/analyst-ratings">a price forecast of $103</a>. Osterland writes that the company's unique mineral reserves, engineering expertise, and strong market positions create a competitive edge which is undervalued relative to peers.
The analyst expects sustainable mid-single-digit revenue growth driven by diverse opportunities, modest upside to consensus estimates for 2025-2026, and potential upward revision to the company&#8217;s medium-term operating margin target.
The analyst estimates EBITDA of $404 million (in line with Street), $440 million (+3% vs Street), and $471 million (+4% vs Street) for 2024, 2025, and 2026 respectively.
Westlake Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>): Osterland initiated coverage with a Buy rating and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wlk/analyst-ratings">price forecast of&nbsp;$168</a>. The analyst says that the company has built a vertically integrated market leader through its synergistic chemicals and building products strategy.
With a strong ~$3 billion cash balance, the company has flexibility for further HIP expansion via M&amp;A or increased shareholder returns, adds the analyst.
Osterland estimates EBITDA of $2.377 billion (in line with Street), $2.677 billion (+5% vs Street), and $2.996 billion (+5% vs Street) in 2024, 2025, and 2026, respectively.
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Chemours, Tronox And Westlake Will See Earnings Rebound In Chemical Sector Amid TiO2 Recovery And Margin Expansion: Analyst

BofA Securities analyst Dimple Gosai revised the rating or price forecast on several <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/clean-energy">clean energy stocks </a>ahead of the earnings results.
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FSLR#NASDAQ">FSLR</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $246 to $236, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FSLR/analyst-ratings">while maintaining a Buy rating.</a>
The analyst writes that updates on the A/D ruling will be pivotal for pricing power, though near-term customer commitments may stay limited.
The analyst says that monitoring warranty remediation costs and the shift of India-manufactured supply to the U.S. will be crucial for evaluating capacity utilization and gross margin gains.
For FY24/FY25, Gosai estimates revenue of $1.502 billion with an adj. EBITDA margin of 44.6% and $5.516 billion with a 55% margin (slightly above consensus).
Fluence Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLNC#NASDAQ">FLNC</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $25 to $20, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/flnc/analyst-ratings">while reiterating a Buy rating.</a>
Taking about the key focus areas, the analyst expects FY25 revenue cover to rise to the mid-80% range, 25% of U.S. projects to use domestic cells in FY25 and maintain stability in market share.
Gosai estimates revenue of $361 million and gross margin of 12.7% ahead of consensus at $257 million and 11.1% for first quarter 2025.
For FY25, the analyst sees revenue of $3.84 billion near the middle of the guidance range ($3.6 billion-$4.4 billion).
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HASI#NYSE">HASI</a>): Gosai retained the price forecast of &nbsp;$37 and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/hasi/analyst-ratings">a Buy rating on the stock</a>.
The analyst writes that the company&#8217;s key factors to watch include progress on the >$5.5 billion pipeline, developments in the KKR partnership, and the stability of asset yields.
The analyst expects to closely monitor guidance updates, particularly regarding the projected 8%-10% annual adjusted EPS growth through 2026 and the outlook for 2027 amidst policy uncertainties.
The analyst's adjusted EPS estimate for fourth-quarter is 61 cents (slightly higher than the consensus of 59 cents) and for 2024 stands at $2.43 (vs. $2.41 consensus).
Clearway Energy, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CWEN#NYSE">CWEN</a>): The analyst maintained the price forecast of $32 and a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/cwen/analyst-ratings">Buy rating on the stock</a>.
Gosai anticipates that wind production data from key western states could provide upside during the seasonally weaker fourth-quarter.
The analyst highlights updates on the path to achieving the 2027 CAFD guidance as a key factor, noting recent M&amp;A activity, including Tuolumne Wind, and the offer of Honeycomb, which add visibility toward reaching the $2.50 midpoint.
The analyst estimates 2024 EBITDA/CAFD of $1.17 billion/$406 million (roughly in-line) and 2025 EBITA/CAFD of 1.24 billion/$432 million (above consensus).
Bloom Energy Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BE#NYSE">BE</a>): The analyst cut the price forecast from $20 to $18, while <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/be/analyst-ratings">reiterating an Underperform rating</a>.
Gosai says that key focus areas for the company include ensuring stability in order flow, securing greenfield projects, and tracking developments related to ITC impacts, which are pivotal for project economics.
While utility partnerships are expected to increase, maintaining cost competitiveness and improving margins will be critical for achieving the company&#8217;s goals, adds the analyst.
The analyst's 2024 revenue estimate falls at the lower end of the guidance range of $1.4 billion-$1.6 billion, and expects gross margins to be below consensus at 24.3%, vs. the 26.6% consensus and 28% guidance.
Also, the analyst sees 2025 revenue and EBITDA below consensus.
The AES Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AES#NYSE">AES</a>): The analyst maintained the price forecast of $11 and an <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/aes/analyst-ratings">Underperform rating on the stock</a>.
The analyst expects the outlook for the near term to be impacted by one-off headwinds, including the expiration of the Warrior Run PPA, divestitures in Brazil and Ohio, and droughts in Columbia. FLNC monetization is not expected in the near term.
The analyst says they are looking for updates on the $3.5 billion asset sale program while anticipating near-term EPS dilution and execution risks in the renewables segment.
Gosai estimates 2024 EBITDA of $2.65 billion, at the lower end of the $2.6 billion-$2.9 billion guidance and in line with consensus at $2.66 billion.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiated coverage on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $96. Albemarle shares closed at $88.78 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst Juan Sanabria initiated coverage on Tanger Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKT#NYSE">SKT</a>) with a Market Perform rating and announced a price target of $36. Tanger shares closed at $32.68 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SKT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiated coverage on Westlake Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $168. Westlake shares closed at $117.57 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WLK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Mark Lear initiated coverage on Expand Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXE#NASDAQ">EXE</a>) with a Neutral rating and announced a price target of $96. Expand Energy shares closed at $101.42 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EXE/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Evercore ISI Group analyst Gavin Clark-Gartner initiated coverage on Mind Medicine (MindMed) Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNMD#NASDAQ">MNMD</a>) with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $23. Mind Medicine shares closed at $6.90 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNMD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Truist Securities analyst Peter Osterland initiates coverage on Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Buy rating and announces Price Target of $168.

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage On Westlake with Buy Rating, Announces Price Target of $168

Morgan Stanley analyst Neel Kumar maintains Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $155 to $130.

Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Westlake, Lowers Price Target to $130

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 8 analysts have published ratings on Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) in the last three months.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for Westlake, presenting an average target of $151.75, a high estimate of $167.00, and a low estimate of $135.00. A negative shift in sentiment is evident as analysts have decreased the average price target by 5.38%. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1736546455_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Westlake. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Spector</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Charles Neivert</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Patrick Cunningham</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$152.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John McNulty</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$167.00</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joshua Raskin</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Steve Byrne</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$151.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Westlake. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Westlake compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Westlake's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Westlake's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WLK/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Westlake analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Westlake's Background</h2>
Westlake Corp is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, polymers and building products. Its Performance and Essential Materials segment offers a wide range of essential building blocks for making products utilized in everyday living, including olefins, vinyl chemicals, polyethylene, and epoxies. Its Housing and Infrastructure Products segment produces key finished goods for building products, pipe and fittings, and global compounds businesses.
<h3>Key Indicators: Westlake's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Westlake's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.06%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Westlake's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 3.43%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Westlake's ROE surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 1.01% ROE, the company effectively utilizes shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.51%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.5, Westlake adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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The Analyst Verdict: Westlake In The Eyes Of 8 Experts

UBS analyst Joshua Spector upgrades Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintains the price target from $144 to $144.

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UBS Upgrades Westlake to Buy, Maintains Price Target to $144

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<li>On Dec. 9, MP Materials announced exchanges of a portion of its 0.25% green convertible senior notes due 2026, representing a net reduction of $25 million of outstanding indebtedness. The company' stock fell around 1% over the past month and has a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MP"> 52-week low of $10.02</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>MP Price Action: Shares of MP closed at $19.38 on Wednesday.</li>
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<li>On Jan. 7, Raymond James analyst Matt Roberts initiated coverage on AptarGroup with an Outperform rating and announced a price target of $200. The company's stock fell around 10% over the past month and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ATR">has a 52-week low</a> of $124.94.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 28.6</li>
<li>ATR Price Action: Shares of Aptargroup closed at $154.15 on Wednesday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Westlake Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>)</h3>
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<li>On Jan. 7, Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert maintained Westlake with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $155 to $135.. The company's stock fell around 10% over the past month and has a 52-week <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wlk">low of $108.95.</a></li>
<li>RSI Value: 19.8</li>
<li>WLK Price Action: Shares of Westlake fell 0.1% to close at $110.54 on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential breakout in<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent011025&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> WLK shares</a>. </li>
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Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert maintains Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $155 to $135.

Piper Sandler Maintains Overweight on Westlake, Lowers Price Target to $135

Citigroup analyst Patrick Cunningham upgrades Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) from Neutral to Buy and lowers the price target from $152 to $140.

Citigroup Upgrades Westlake to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $140

BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintains Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $171 to $165.

BMO Capital Maintains Market Perform on Westlake, Lowers Price Target to $165

RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Westlake (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WLK#NYSE">WLK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $170 to $167.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Westlake, Lowers Price Target to $167

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