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Westlake (WLK) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026
Westlake (WLK) reported revenue of $3.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 1.4%, net earnings $18.0M (0.6% of revenue).
Westlake, Q3 2026: revenue $3.0B (+5% year over year), operating margin 1.4%, net earnings $18.0M, operating cash flow $395M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.0B | -9% | +5% |
| Gross profit | $382M | -41% | +62% |
| Operating profit | $43.0M | -88% | — |
| Net earnings | $18.0M | -93% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $395M | +24% | +117% |
| Free cash flow | $220M | +98% | — |
What changed
Revenue was $3.0B in Q3 2026, up 5% year over year and down 9% from the previous quarter.
Gross margin was 12.8%, up 4.5 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $0.04B, a 1.4% margin (up 28.4 points year over year). Operating expenses fell 66% while revenue rose 5%. Net earnings were $0.01B. The tax line was a benefit of $0.01B on pre-tax earnings of $0.01B.
Operating cash flow was $0.40B (up 117% year over year), 2194% 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 added $0.07B. Capital expenditures of $0.17B left free cash flow of $0.22B.
Questions
What was Westlake's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Westlake (WLK) reported revenue of $3.0B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +5% from a year earlier and -9% from the quarter before.
Was Westlake profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $43.0M (1.4% of revenue) and net earnings $18.0M.
Source: Westlake 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.