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Mar 31, 2020

Westlake Q1 2020 Earnings Report

Westlake reported a solid first quarter in 2020, with increased net income and strong sales volumes in both Olefins and Vinyls segments.

Key Takeaways

Westlake Chemical Corporation reported a net income of $145 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, on net sales of $1,932 million for the first quarter of 2020. The increase in net income was primarily due to an income tax rate benefit of $62 million resulting from the carryback of federal net operating losses. The company's cash and cash equivalents totaled $1.54 billion.

Net income of $1.13 per diluted share, or $145 million, for the first quarter of 2020.

Cash and cash equivalents of $1.54 billion.

EBITDA of $337 million for the first quarter of 2020.

Experienced strong sales volumes in both Olefins and Vinyls segments.

Total Revenue
$1.93B
Previous year: $2.03B
-4.6%
EPS
$0.65
Previous year: $0.71
-8.5%
Gross Profit
$283M
Previous year: $299M
-5.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.54B
Previous year: $445M
+245.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$103M
Previous year: -$56M
+83.9%
Total Assets
$14.2B
Previous year: $12.1B
+17.0%

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Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income