WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP (WLK) is a publicly traded company in the Unknown sector. Across all available filings, 35 corporate insiders have executed 1017 transactions totaling $251.4M, demonstrating a bearish sentiment with -$50.7M in net insider flow. The most recent transaction on Feb 20, 2026 involved a transaction of 1,852 shares valued at $0.
No significant insider buying has been recorded for WLK in the recent period.
No significant insider selling has been recorded for WLK in the recent period.
Based on recent SEC filings, insider sentiment for WLK is bearish with an Insider Alignment Score of 40/100 and a net flow of -$50.7M. Insiders are reducing their positions, though this can be driven by factors unrelated to company outlook.
Insider trading at WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP (WLK) refers to stock transactions made by corporate insiders—executives, directors, and beneficial owners holding more than 10% of the company's shares. These individuals have access to material non-public information and are required by law to report their trades to the SEC within two business days. Currently, 35 insiders are actively trading WLK stock, having executed 1017 transactions in the past 90 days. The most active insider is James Chao (Executive), who has made 85 transactions totaling $107.8M.
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Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2026 | Patel Bhavesh V | Executive | Award | 1,852 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Chao Albert | Executive | Sale | 30,604 | $73.80 | $2.3M | Large |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Chao Albert | Executive | Option Exercise | 81,673 | $44.42 | $3.6M | Large |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Chao Albert | Executive | Sale | 9,711 | $72.82 | $707.2K | Large |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Chao Albert | Executive | Sale | 521 | $74.44 | $38.8K | |
| Dec 10, 2025 | A. Cregg Roger | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,339 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Thomas Szwejbka Scott | Executive | Payment | 3,842 | $76.70 | $294.7K | |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Thomas Szwejbka Scott | Executive | Option Exercise | 10,840 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Chao James | Executive | Gift | 15,140 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Wayne Sheets Jeffrey | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | S. Lubel Kimberly | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | A. Mccollum Mark | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Chao Sabat Carolyn | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Bruce Northcutt R. | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 | |
| Aug 9, 2025 | Tsung-hung Chao David | Executive | Option Exercise | 1,128 | $N/A | $0 |
| TYPE | COUNT | VALUE | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale(S) | 233 | $151.1M | 34.1% |
Purchase(P) | 48 | $100.4M | 22.7% |
Exercise(M) | 453 | $87.8M | 19.8% |
Disposition(D) | 28 | $70.2M | 15.9% |
Payment(F) | 194 | $33.1M | 7.5% |
Award(A) | 40 | $0 | 0.0% |
Gift(G) | 21 | $0 | 0.0% |
Insider activity at WESTLAKE CHEMICAL CORP shows mixed signals across all time. While $100.4M in purchases indicates some executive confidence,$151.1M in sales balances the picture, resulting in a modest net flow of -$50.7M.35 insiders have been active, with no strong directional conviction evident in the aggregate data. The most active insider, James Chao, has transacted $107.8M during this period.