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Westlake (WLK) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 5, 2026
Westlake (WLK) reported revenue of $3.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +23% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.1%, net earnings $260M (7.9% of revenue).
Westlake, Q2 2026: revenue $3.3B (+11% year over year), operating margin 11.1%, net earnings $260M, operating cash flow $318M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.3B | +23% | +11% |
| Gross profit | $652M | +482% | +153% |
| Operating profit | $364M | — | — |
| Net earnings | $260M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $318M | — | +136% |
| Free cash flow | $111M | — | — |
What changed
Revenue was $3.3B in Q2 2026, up 11% year over year and up 23% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 19.9%, up 11.2 points from Q2 2025. Operating profit was $0.36B, a 11.1% margin (up 14.8 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 22% while revenue rose 11%. The fastest-growing cost line was SG&A (+14%). Net earnings were $0.26B. The effective tax rate was 19.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.32B (up 136% year over year), 117% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.29B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.25B. After itions to property, plant and equipment ($0.21B), free cash flow as the company reports it was $0.11B.
Questions
What was Westlake's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Westlake (WLK) reported revenue of $3.3B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +11% from a year earlier and +23% from the quarter before.
Was Westlake profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $364M (11.1% of revenue) and net earnings $260M.
Source: Westlake 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.