Westlake WLK Deferred Taxes
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Reported directly by Westlake in its filing.
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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 deferred taxes?
- Westlake (WLK) reported deferred taxes of $34M in Q1 2026.
- How has Westlake's deferred taxes changed year-over-year?
- Westlake's deferred taxes increased by 3500.0% year-over-year, from -$1M to $34M.
- What is the long-term trend for Westlake's deferred taxes?
- Over 2 years (2022 to 2025), Westlake's deferred taxes has grown at a 190.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from -$21M to -$177M.
- What does deferred taxes mean?
- The difference between the tax expense shown on financial statements and the actual cash paid to tax authorities.
- How do you interpret deferred taxes?
- A deferred tax benefit increases cash flow, while a deferred tax expense reduces it, reflecting timing shifts in tax obligations.
- How does deferred taxes compare across companies?
- Standard for large corporations with complex tax structures and significant capital expenditures.