The earnings call reflects a stable performance with consistent net income and successful completion of the Petro 1 turnaround. However, there is a noted decrease in distributable cash flow and challenges in the global macroeconomic environment. The highlights slightly outweigh the lowlights, indicating a resilient position amid external challenges.
Company Guidance
During Westlake Chemical Partners' second quarter 2025 earnings call, several key metrics were highlighted. The Partnership reported a net income of $15 million, or $0.41 per unit, and a distributable cash flow of $15 million, or $0.43 per unit. This represents a $2 million decrease from the second quarter of 2024, largely due to increased maintenance capital expenditures linked to the planned turnaround of the Petro 1 ethylene unit. Consolidated net income, including earnings from OpCo, was $86 million, with OpCo benefiting $14 million from the ethylene sales agreement. The Partnership announced a quarterly distribution of $0.4714 per unit, marking the 44th consecutive quarterly distribution. The consolidated cash balance stood at $81 million, and long-term debt was $400 million. The leverage ratio was maintained at approximately 1x. Looking forward, the Partnership plans to sustain its predictable fee-based cash flow while exploring growth opportunities through its four strategic levers.
Consistent Net Income
Westlake Partners reported a second quarter 2025 net income of $15 million or $0.41 per unit, consistent with the second quarter 2024 Partnership net income.
Completion of Petro 1 Turnaround
The successful completion of the Petro 1 turnaround during the second quarter of 2025 positions the Partnership for solid earnings and distributable cash flows well into the future.
44th Consecutive Quarterly Distribution
The Partnership announced its 44th consecutive quarterly distribution of $0.4714 per unit, growing distributions 71% since its IPO in 2014.
Strong Balance Sheet and Leverage Metrics
Westlake Partners maintained a strong balance sheet with a consolidated leverage ratio of approximately 1x and a cumulative distribution coverage ratio of approximately 1.1x.
Westlake Chemical PRN (WLKP) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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Beat
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WLKP Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Aug 05, 2025
$21.34
$21.54
+0.94%
May 02, 2025
$22.83
$22.32
-2.23%
Feb 24, 2025
$23.23
$23.42
+0.82%
Nov 05, 2024
$20.70
$20.70
0.00%
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