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Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK)
NYSE:WLK
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 05, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.1Last Year’s EPS
2.4Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:May 02, 2025
|% Change Since: -13.30%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 05, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed picture with the HIP segment showing stable performance and operational improvements, while the PEM segment faced significant challenges due to increased costs and lower demand. The company's strategic focus on cost reductions and operational reliability is promising, but the current economic and market conditions present substantial hurdles.Company Guidance
In the first quarter of 2025, Westlake Corporation reported an EBITDA of $288 million on net sales of $2.8 billion. The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment maintained a solid 20% EBITDA margin despite challenges from winter storms and rising mortgage interest rates, which slowed home construction and product sales. The Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment faced a $100 million increase in costs due to higher feedstock and energy prices, alongside $80 million in financial impacts from planned turnarounds and unexpected outages. Consequently, PEM's EBITDA was $180 million lower than in the first quarter of 2024. Westlake is implementing cost-reduction measures, targeting $150-$175 million in savings for 2025, with $40 million already achieved in Q1. Capital spending is also being reduced by 10% to $900 million. The company expects HIP's 2025 revenue and EBITDA margin to be at the lower end of the $4.4-$4.6 billion and 20%-22% ranges, respectively, due to macroeconomic uncertainties and shifts in sales mix.Strong Performance in HIP Segment
The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment achieved a solid 20% EBITDA margin despite challenges from winter storms and higher mortgage interest rates.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
Westlake increased its cost reduction target for 2025 by $25 million, achieving $40 million in cost reductions in Q1, with a new range of $150 million to $175 million for the year.
Successful Plant Turnarounds
Completed turnarounds at Petro 1 ethylene plant and Geismar plant, enhancing operational reliability and future production capabilities.
Strong Cash Position
Westlake reported $2.5 billion in cash and investments, with a focus on strategic deployment for long-term value creation.
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WLK Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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WLK Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| May 02, 2025 | $92.27 | $79.85 | -13.46% |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $109.18 | $109.00 | -0.16% |
| Nov 05, 2024 | $130.32 | $131.38 | +0.81% |
| Aug 06, 2024 | $131.85 | $142.23 | +7.87% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) report earnings?
Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) earnings time?
Westlake Chemical Corp (WLK) earnings time is at Aug 05, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is WLK EPS forecast?
WLK EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.1.
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