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Westlake Q3 2025 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2025 earnings summary30 Oct, 2025
Executive summary
Reported a Q3 2025 net loss of $782 million, primarily due to a $727 million non-cash goodwill impairment in North American Chlorovinyls and $17 million in shutdown-related expenses.
Net sales were $2.8 billion, down 9% year-over-year, with both HIP and PEM segments impacted by lower prices and volumes.
Excluding identified items, net loss was $38 million ($0.29 per share) and EBITDA was $313 million.
HIP segment remained resilient, supported by municipal infrastructure demand, while PEM earnings and margins were pressured by global supply-demand imbalances, especially in PVC resins.
Achieved $115 million in cost savings year-to-date, progressing toward a $150–$175 million FY25 target.
Financial highlights
Q3 2025 net loss: $782 million ($6.06 per diluted share); adjusted net loss (excluding identified items): $38 million ($0.29 per share).
Net sales: $2.8 billion, down from $3.1 billion in Q3 2024 and $3.0 billion in Q2 2025.
EBITDA (excluding identified items): $313 million, down from $340 million in Q2 2025 and $580 million in Q3 2024.
Free cash flow for Q3 2025 was negative $57 million.
Cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaled $2.1 billion; total debt at $4.7 billion as of September 30, 2025.
Outlook and guidance
HIP segment 2025 revenue and EBITDA margin now expected at the low end of prior guidance: $4.2–$4.4 billion sales and 20–22% margin.
Management targets $200 million in additional cost savings in 2026, with $100 million benefit from the Pernis shutdown.
PEM segment profitability expected to improve post-Pernis closure and with ongoing cost actions.
Long-term HIP growth supported by infrastructure investment and new product innovation.
Additional costs expected for Pernis and Suzhou Huasu Plastics PVC unit shutdowns.
Chlorovinyls footprint optimization details?
Breakdown of $200M cost savings for 2026.
HIP segment's resilience in slowing construction?
Quantify PEM's 2026 self-help EBITDA impact
Reiterate rationale for combined HIP and PEM portfolio
HIP's strategy to sustain growth amid housing headwinds
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Westlake Corporation is a global manufacturer and supplier of chemical and materials products. The company’s portfolio includes petrochemicals, polymers, and building products, serving industries such as construction, automotive, packaging, and consumer goods. Its offerings range from polyethylene and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resins to performance and specialty products used in infrastructure and everyday applications. Westlake also produces building materials like siding, pipe, and fittings for residential and commercial projects. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.
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