WESTLAKE CORPORATION Stock Price, News & Analysis

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) reported a challenging Q1 2025 with a net loss of $40 million ($0.31 loss per share) on net sales of $2.8 billion. This represents a significant decline from Q1 2024's net income of $174 million. EBITDA decreased to $288 million, down from $546 million in Q1 2024. The Performance and Essential Materials (PEM) segment reported an operating loss of $163 million, impacted by higher North American feedstock and energy costs, planned turnarounds, and unplanned outages. The Housing and Infrastructure Products (HIP) segment showed mixed results with income from operations of $148 million, benefiting from 4% sales volume growth in Q1 2025 versus Q4 2024. The company maintains a strong financial position with $2.5 billion in cash and investments, while total debt stands at $4.6 billion. Management expects operating rates to improve following the completion of the Petro 1 ethylene unit turnaround, though global trade uncertainties and tariff concerns are causing some customer hesitation.

Westlake Chemical Partners has announced its first quarter 2025 distribution of $0.4714 per unit, marking its 43rd quarterly distribution since the initial public offering. The distribution will be paid on May 29, 2025, to unitholders of record as of May 13, 2025.

The announcement, made by the Board of Directors of Westlake Chemical Partners GP, includes important tax information for non-U.S. investors. Under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b), 100% of the Partnership's distributions to non-U.S. investors will be treated as income connected with U.S. trade or business, subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable rate.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release before market opening on Friday, May 2, 2025. The company will hold a conference call at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the results.

Participants must pre-register online to access the conference call, after which they will receive a phone number and unique PIN. The earnings conference call and replay will also be accessible via webcast, and the earnings release will be available on Westlake's investor relations website.

Westlake Chemical Partners (NYSE: WLKP) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call. The company will publish its financial results before market opening on Friday, May 2, 2025.

A conference call is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 p.m. Central Time) on the same day to discuss the earnings. Participants must pre-register through a provided link to receive a unique PIN and phone number for call access.

Stakeholders can access the conference call and replay via webcast, and the earnings release will be available on the company's investor relations website.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has achieved recognition on Forbes' prestigious 'America's Best Employers 2025' list. The selection process involved an independent survey of more than 217,000 U.S. employees from companies with at least 1,000 employees in the United States.

President and CEO Jean-Marc Gilson expressed pride in this achievement, emphasizing the company's commitment to fostering a workplace environment where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered. The recognition underscores Westlake's philosophy that employee success drives company success.

Westlake (NYSE: WLK) has announced that Westlake Epoxy will launch its new EpoVIVE™ portfolio at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025 in Germany. The innovative product line focuses on sustainability advantages including:

• Lower carbon footprint through ISCC PLUS mass-balanced bio circular materials
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Safer materials free from SVHC and CMR substances
• Reduced VOC emissions
• Enhanced circularity solutions

The portfolio includes new EPIKOTE™ Resins 901 and 902 for high-performance flooring, AQUAREOUS™ epoxy systems for low-VOC coatings, and AZURES™ products for coatings and civil engineering. Additionally, Westlake Epoxy will introduce EPIKURE™ 6874-WZ-50, a curing agent for waterborne formulations.

Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has launched four new gable vents in its Mid-America® product line. The new offerings include 14"x14" square, 14"x20" rectangle, 20"x26" rectangle, and 22" octagon shapes, available in 20 SolidThru™ standard colors and 250 custom colors.

Key features include:

• High vent-free area
• Surface-mount application for flat wall installation
• Full-size architectural trim design
• Quick disassembly capability
• Molded-in screen for bug protection
• Integrated baffle system for rain diversion

The vents are compatible with various siding types including engineered wood, fiber cement, vinyl, stucco, wood, shake, metal, and brick. The product aims to combine efficient installation with architectural aesthetics while providing attic ventilation and energy savings benefits.

Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has launched its new Series 800 Patio Door as part of the Westlake Royal Window Solutions portfolio. The product features:

• Energy Star-compliant glazing options
• Internal weep system
• All-welded frame and sash
• Dual-seal weatherstripping
• DP50 rating for standard-height doors

The Series 800 offers customization options including:

• Multi-panel models up to 12' wide and 8' high
• Stainless steel rollers and mortises for coastal applications
• Dual-point locking
• ADA-compliant sizes
• Integral J-channel and grids

The doors are available with contemporary-style handles and come in white, almond, clay, or black-exterior/white-interior frames.

Westlake Royal Building Products (NYSE: WLK) has expanded its Legacy Collection window line with a new black frame option for the 250 Series, responding to growing market demand for darker window frames. The black finish is applied to both interior and exterior surfaces.

The 250 Series windows feature several durability and energy efficiency elements including:

• Multi-chambered vinyl profiles
• All-welded frame and sash
• Aluminum sash reinforcement
• DP-35 performance levels
• Integral nailing fin
• Dual weather-stripping

The Legacy Collection, available in hung, slider and picture window models, is currently distributed across nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida panhandle, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.