Westlake Co. saw stake changes by major investors amid weak earnings but maintained a dividend.

Appian Way Asset Management LP increased its stake in specialty chemicals company Westlake Co. by 34.4%, while Fmr LLC reduced its holdings by 33.6%. Westlake reported weaker-than-expected earnings and revenue for the quarter, with an EPS of $1.41 and revenue of $3.12 billion, respectively. Despite this, the company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.525. Analysts have given mixed ratings, with an average "Hold" and a consensus target price of $162.17.

November 29, 2024
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