Westlake WLK CapEx
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Where this comes from
Reported directly by Westlake in its filing.
Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment.
The official record: Westlake’s 10-Q, filed May 6, 2026, on SEC EDGAR. View the filing →
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Questions, answered.
- What is Westlake's capex?
- Westlake (WLK) reported capex of $209M in Q1 2026.
- How has Westlake's capex changed year-over-year?
- Westlake's capex decreased by 15.7% year-over-year, from $248M to $209M.
- What is the long-term trend for Westlake's capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Westlake's capex has grown at a 10.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $658M to $995M.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on physical assets like factories and equipment.
- How do you interpret capex?
- High levels indicate growth investment, while low levels may suggest maintenance-only spending or capital efficiency.
- How does capex compare across companies?
- Standard for industrial and manufacturing firms; essential for calculating free cash flow.