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Warum fällt Westlake Corporation-Aktie (WLK)?

2024-02-20:

Westlake Corporation (WLK) stock dropped by 7.87% due to the release of quarterly earnings, which missed the analysts' estimate. Here are the key details:

  • Disappointing earnings: The earnings report revealed earnings of $0.72 per share, falling short of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.81 per share and marking a decrease from $1.79 per share reported a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items, indicating an earnings surprise of -11.11%.
  • Performance and Revenue Decline: In the most recent quarter ending December 2023, the company posted revenues of $2.83 billion, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.99% and showing a decrease from year-ago revenues of $3.3 billion. Westlake has only surpassed consensus revenue estimates once in the last four quarters.
  • Earnings Outlook and Investor Considerations: Investors are now contemplating the future trajectory of Westlake's stock. A crucial factor in this assessment is the company's earnings outlook. Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions.
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