Westlake Q3 2021 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Westlake Chemical Corporation reported record third-quarter results, with net sales of $3.1 billion and net income of $607 million. The company benefited from strong demand across its product offerings and the recent acquisitions of Boral North America, Dimex, and LASCO.
Westlake reported record quarterly net sales of $3.1 billion.
The company achieved record quarterly net income of $607 million.
Westlake's quarterly EBITDA reached a record $1.1 billion.
The company completed acquisitions of Boral’s North American building products businesses, Dimex LLC and LASCO Fittings, Inc.
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Forward Guidance
Westlake is well positioned to continue to deliver strong results as global supply chains and manufacturing recover to meet pent-up consumer demand.
Positive Outlook
- Global economic expansion that began early in the second half of 2020
- Strong demand across product offerings
- Investments in recent acquisitions of Boral North America, Dimex and LASCO
- Platform for the next chapter of growing building products business in North America
- Build footprint in the sustainable building product markets
Challenges Ahead
- COVID-19 pandemic and the response thereto
- General economic and business conditions
- The cyclical nature of the chemical industry
- Availability, cost and volatility of raw materials and utilities
- The price of crude oil
Revenue & Expenses
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