Westlake Corporation
WLK
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Westlake Corporation
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About company
Westlake Corporation is a prominent global manufacturer and supplier known for its diverse range of materials and innovative products that play a crucial role in everyday life. The company's portfolio spans various sectors, including packaging, healthcare, automotive, consumer goods, and building and construction products. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Westlake not only focuses on delivering high-quality products but also on enhancing the efficiency and environmental friendliness of its operations. Recently, its Westlake Epoxy Duisburg site in Germany achieved the International Sustainability & Carbon Plus (ISCC PLUS) certification, highlighting its efforts in sustainable practices and the handling of materials. As a publicly traded entity on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker WLK, Westlake Corporation continues to make significant strides in its industry, underpinned by a robust approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, as evidenced by its comprehensive ESG reporting and adherence to international standards like the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Summarized from source with an LLMView SourceSector: IndustrialsLatest Results (12.11.2025):
In its second quarter of 2025 results, Westlake Corporation reported net sales of approximately $3.0 billion with a GAAP net loss of $142 million, or $1.11 per share, and an adjusted net loss of $12 million, or $0.09 per share, when excluding identified items. The company’s EBITDA was $210 million on a reported basis and $340 million excluding identified items, reflecting challenges from facility shutdowns and production disruptions while benefiting from strong performance in its Housing and Infrastructure Products segment.
Financial Performance
Westlake Corporation’s Q2 2025 results showed net sales of about $3.0 billion, a GAAP net loss of $142 million, and adjusted earnings improvements with a net loss of just $12 million (or $0.09 per share) when accounting for identified items. Adjusted EBITDA reached $340 million, up $52 million sequentially compared to Q1 2025.
Segment Highlights
The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment delivered robust results with income from operations of $222 million, while the Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment experienced lower sales volumes and production disruptions, which adversely impacted earnings and EBITDA margins.
Operational Developments
Identified items totaling $130 million were primarily due to the shutdown of the Pernis facility in The Netherlands and the temporary cessation at the Huasu joint venture in China. The company is actively addressing plant outages and operational disruptions to improve productivity going forward.
Cash and Debt Position
For Q2 2025, Westlake Corporation reported net cash provided by operating activities of $135 million and capital expenditures of $267 million, ending the quarter with $2.3 billion in cash, cash equivalents, and investments, alongside total debt of $4.7 billion.
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