Westlake Corporation reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was USD 3,115 million compared to USD 3,956 million a year ago. Net income was USD 285 million compared to USD 401 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.22 compared to USD 3.12 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 2.2 compared to USD 3.1 a year ago.
For the nine months, sales was USD 9,722 million compared to USD 12,495 million a year ago. Net income was USD 976 million compared to USD 2,015 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 7.61 compared to USD 15.65 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 7.56 compared to USD 15.54 a year ago.