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Westlake Q3 net income falls to $285M; HIP segment posts record operating income of $256M
WESTLAKE CORP
2023-Q3 EPS reported
$7.56
revenue$9,722,000,000
- Net income $285M ($2.20 diluted EPS) vs $401M ($3.10) a year ago; revenue $3.1B down 21% YoY.
- HIP segment record operating income $256M, EBITDA $327M; operating margin up to 22% from 15% YoY.
- PEM segment operating income plunged to $105M from $353M YoY on lower caustic soda and PVC pricing.
- Free cash flow $451M; quarterly dividend increased 40% to $0.50/share (announced August).
- Management cites weak global demand; raises 2023 cost savings target to $95-$110M.