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Jun 30, 2021

Westlake Q2 2021 Earnings Report

Westlake achieved record quarterly earnings driven by the global economic recovery and expansion.

Key Takeaways

Westlake Chemical Corporation reported record second-quarter results, with net sales of $2.9 billion and net income of $522 million, excluding one-time tax benefits. The company's performance was driven by strong demand and higher sales prices across its product offerings. Westlake also announced pending acquisitions of Boral's North American building products businesses and LASCO Fittings, Inc.

Record quarterly net sales of $2.9 billion.

Record quarterly net income of $522 million, excluding one-time tax benefits in a prior quarter.

Record quarterly EBITDA of $932 million.

Announced pending acquisitions of Boral's North American building products businesses and of LASCO Fittings, Inc., which are expected to close in the second half of 2021

Total Revenue
$2.86B
Previous year: $1.71B
+67.3%
EPS
$4.04
Previous year: $0.11
+3572.7%
Gross Profit
$872M
Previous year: $169M
+416.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.84B
Previous year: $1.11B
+66.3%
Free Cash Flow
$488M
Previous year: $321M
+52.0%
Total Assets
$14.7B
Previous year: $13.6B
+8.6%

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Forward Guidance

Westlake is investing in its business to drive value and is creating new platforms for continued future growth. The company recently announced acquisitions totaling approximately $2.4 billion for Boral North America and LASCO. Westlake believes in the growing secular strength of the housing, repair and remodeling markets, and these strategic acquisitions will provide new and complementary platforms and long-term growth opportunities.