WLK
Westlake Corporation
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Latest Quote
$83.77
Current Price| Previous Close | $79.32 |
| Open | $79.89 |
| Day High | $84.27 |
| Day Low | $78.61 |
| Volume | 1,571,912 |
Stock Information
| Quarterly Dividend / Yield | $2.12 / 2.53% |
| Shares Outstanding | 128.27M |
| Total Debt | $5.37B |
| Cash Equivalents | $2.12B |
| Revenue | $11.48B |
| Net Income | $-952.00M |
| Sector | Basic Materials |
| Industry | Specialty Chemicals |
| Market Cap | $10.75B |
| EPS (TTM) | $-7.43 |
| Exchange | NYQ |
📊 Custom Metrics & Score
Score: 8/42| Debt to Equity | 0.50 |
| Debt to Earnings | 2.70 |
| Current Ratio | 2.80 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
| Avg Revenue Growth | 0.77% |
| Profit Margin | 4.96% |
| Return on Equity | 5.72% |
| Avg FCF Growth | -20.59% |
| FCF Yield | 2.85% |
Score Explanation: The perfect score is 42/42 based on debt levels, profitability, growth rates, and cash flow metrics. FCF Yield is weighted most heavily as it shows what return the business currently generates.
Recent Price History
| Date | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-02 | $83.77 | 1,571,900 |
| 2026-01-30 | $79.32 | 2,094,800 |
| 2026-01-29 | $81.56 | 1,370,200 |
| 2026-01-28 | $81.88 | 1,180,000 |
| 2026-01-27 | $81.68 | 1,252,100 |
| 2026-01-26 | $84.16 | 1,403,100 |
| 2026-01-23 | $85.22 | 1,279,500 |
| 2026-01-22 | $86.75 | 987,600 |
| 2026-01-21 | $86.68 | 1,826,400 |
| 2026-01-20 | $83.92 | 1,107,900 |
| 2026-01-16 | $87.87 | 904,900 |
| 2026-01-15 | $88.30 | 2,111,400 |
| 2026-01-14 | $89.85 | 1,600,500 |
| 2026-01-13 | $85.00 | 1,179,700 |
| 2026-01-12 | $84.94 | 2,078,900 |
| 2026-01-09 | $83.20 | 1,622,700 |
| 2026-01-08 | $79.53 | 1,759,300 |
| 2026-01-07 | $74.47 | 1,640,400 |
| 2026-01-06 | $77.43 | 1,358,400 |
| 2026-01-05 | $74.98 | 1,005,400 |
About Westlake Corporation
Westlake Corporation manufactures and markets performance and essential materials, and housing and infrastructure products in the United States, Canada, Germany, China, Mexico, Brazil, France, Italy, and internationally. The Performance and Essential Materials segment offers ethylene, polyethylene, styrene, chlor-alkali, chlorinated derivative products, ethylene dichloride, vinyl chloride monomer, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), epoxy specialty resins, and base epoxy resins and intermediaries. The Housing and Infrastructure Products segment provides residential PVC sidings; PVC trim and mouldings; architectural stone veneers; windows; PVC decking; PVC films for various inflatables, wallcovering, and tape and roofing applications; polymer composite and cement roof tiles; PVC pipes and fittings for various water, sewer, electrical, and industrial applications; and PVC compounds for various housing, medical, and automobile products. This segment also offers consumer and commercial products, such as landscape edging; industrial, home, and office matting; marine dock edging; and masonry joint controls. It offers its products to chemical processors; plastics fabricators; small construction contractors; municipalities; and supply warehouses for use in various consumer and industrial markets, including residential construction, flexible and rigid packaging, automotive products, healthcare products, water treatment, wind turbines, and coatings, as well as other durable and non-durable goods. The company was formerly known as Westlake Chemical Corporation and changed its name to Westlake Corporation in February 2022. Westlake Corporation was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Westlake Corporation is a subsidiary of TTWF LP.
📰 Latest News
Westlake (WLK) Valuation Check After Annual Loss And Recent Share Price Rebound
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Westlake Executive Sells $3 Million in Stock After 34% One-Year Decline
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Westlake Deepens Global Compounds Footprint With ACI Business Buyout
Zacks • 2026-01-06T14:16:00Z
WLK to Cease Operations at Select Facilities Amid Challenges
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Income Statement (Annual)
Revenue
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reconciled Cost Of Revenue | $9,188,000,000 | $9,354,000,000 | $10,820,000,000 | $7,566,000,000 |
| Cost Of Revenue | $10,185,000,000 | $10,329,000,000 | $11,721,000,000 | $8,283,000,000 |
| Total Revenue | $12,142,000,000 | $12,548,000,000 | $15,794,000,000 | $11,778,000,000 |
| Operating Revenue | $12,142,000,000 | $12,548,000,000 | $15,794,000,000 | $11,778,000,000 |
Expenses
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interest Expense | $159,000,000 | $165,000,000 | $177,000,000 | $176,000,000 |
| Total Expenses | $11,176,000,000 | $11,316,000,000 | $12,685,000,000 | $8,934,000,000 |
| Other Income Expense | $-22,000,000 | $-471,000,000 | $-10,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| Other Non Operating Income Expenses | $32,000,000 | $-15,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Net Non Operating Interest Income Expense | $-6,000,000 | $-61,000,000 | $-153,000,000 | $-169,000,000 |
| Interest Expense Non Operating | $159,000,000 | $165,000,000 | $177,000,000 | $176,000,000 |
| Operating Expense | $991,000,000 | $987,000,000 | $964,000,000 | $651,000,000 |
| General And Administrative Expense | $874,000,000 | $865,000,000 | $809,000,000 | $528,000,000 |
Income & Earnings
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income From Continuing Operation Net Minority Interest | $602,000,000 | $479,000,000 | $2,247,000,000 | $2,015,000,000 |
| Net Interest Income | $-6,000,000 | $-61,000,000 | $-153,000,000 | $-169,000,000 |
| Interest Income | $153,000,000 | $104,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| Normalized Income | $651,680,000 | $835,250,000 | $2,272,730,143 | $2,031,170,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing And Discontinued Operation | $602,000,000 | $479,000,000 | $2,247,000,000 | $2,015,000,000 |
| Total Operating Income As Reported | $875,000,000 | $729,000,000 | $3,050,000,000 | $2,800,000,000 |
| Net Income Common Stockholders | $599,000,000 | $476,000,000 | $2,235,000,000 | $2,005,000,000 |
| Net Income | $602,000,000 | $479,000,000 | $2,247,000,000 | $2,015,000,000 |
| Net Income Including Noncontrolling Interests | $647,000,000 | $522,000,000 | $2,297,000,000 | $2,070,000,000 |
| Net Income Continuous Operations | $647,000,000 | $522,000,000 | $2,297,000,000 | $2,070,000,000 |
| Pretax Income | $938,000,000 | $700,000,000 | $2,946,000,000 | $2,677,000,000 |
| Special Income Charges | $-72,000,000 | $-475,000,000 | $-33,000,000 | $-21,000,000 |
| Earnings From Equity Interest | $18,000,000 | $19,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| Interest Income Non Operating | $153,000,000 | $104,000,000 | $24,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| Operating Income | $966,000,000 | $1,232,000,000 | $3,109,000,000 | $2,844,000,000 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion Income Statement | $117,000,000 | $122,000,000 | $155,000,000 | $123,000,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortization In Income Statement | $117,000,000 | $122,000,000 | $155,000,000 | $123,000,000 |
| Amortization Of Intangibles Income Statement | $117,000,000 | $122,000,000 | $155,000,000 | $123,000,000 |
| Gross Profit | $1,957,000,000 | $2,219,000,000 | $4,073,000,000 | $3,495,000,000 |
Per Share Metrics
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diluted EPS | $4.64 | $3.70 | $17.34 | $15.58 |
| Basic EPS | $4.66 | $3.73 | $17.46 | $15.66 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tax Effect Of Unusual Items | $-22,320,000 | $-118,750,000 | $-7,269,857 | $-4,830,000 |
| Tax Rate For Calcs | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Normalized EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $2,283,000,000 | $2,437,000,000 | $4,212,000,000 | $3,714,000,000 |
| Total Unusual Items | $-72,000,000 | $-475,000,000 | $-33,000,000 | $-21,000,000 |
| Total Unusual Items Excluding Goodwill | $-72,000,000 | $-475,000,000 | $-33,000,000 | $-21,000,000 |
| Reconciled Depreciation | $1,114,000,000 | $1,097,000,000 | $1,056,000,000 | $840,000,000 |
| EBITDA (Bullshit earnings) | $2,211,000,000 | $1,962,000,000 | $4,179,000,000 | $3,693,000,000 |
| EBIT | $1,097,000,000 | $865,000,000 | $3,123,000,000 | $2,853,000,000 |
| Diluted Average Shares | $129,206,922 | $128,598,441 | $128,845,562 | $128,697,982 |
| Basic Average Shares | $128,535,226 | $127,806,317 | $127,970,445 | $128,002,911 |
| Diluted NI Availto Com Stockholders | $599,000,000 | $476,000,000 | $2,235,000,000 | $2,005,000,000 |
| Otherunder Preferred Stock Dividend | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
| Minority Interests | $-45,000,000 | $-43,000,000 | $-50,000,000 | $-55,000,000 |
| Tax Provision | $291,000,000 | $178,000,000 | $649,000,000 | $607,000,000 |
| Gain On Sale Of Ppe | $19,000,000 | - | - | - |
| Impairment Of Capital Assets | $0 | $475,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Restructuring And Mergern Acquisition | $91,000,000 | $28,000,000 | $33,000,000 | $21,000,000 |
| Amortization | $117,000,000 | $122,000,000 | $155,000,000 | $123,000,000 |
| Selling General And Administration | $874,000,000 | $865,000,000 | $809,000,000 | $528,000,000 |
| Other Gand A | $874,000,000 | $865,000,000 | $835,000,000 | $551,000,000 |
| Other Special Charges | - | $-28,000,000 | - | - |
| Salaries And Wages | - | - | $-26,000,000 | $-23,000,000 |
Balance Sheet (Annual)
Assets
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Tangible Assets | $7,214,000,000 | $6,797,000,000 | $6,205,000,000 | $4,351,000,000 |
| Total Assets | $20,750,000,000 | $21,035,000,000 | $20,550,000,000 | $18,459,000,000 |
| Total Non Current Assets | $14,536,000,000 | $14,426,000,000 | $14,577,000,000 | $13,196,000,000 |
| Other Non Current Assets | $708,000,000 | $651,000,000 | $617,000,000 | $156,000,000 |
| Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | $3,313,000,000 | $3,444,000,000 | $3,726,000,000 | $3,604,000,000 |
| Other Intangible Assets | $1,282,000,000 | $1,403,000,000 | $1,565,000,000 | $1,580,000,000 |
| Current Assets | $6,214,000,000 | $6,609,000,000 | $5,973,000,000 | $5,263,000,000 |
| Other Current Assets | $115,000,000 | $82,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $80,000,000 |
| Inventory | $1,697,000,000 | $1,622,000,000 | $1,866,000,000 | $1,407,000,000 |
| Receivables | $1,483,000,000 | $1,601,000,000 | $1,801,000,000 | $1,868,000,000 |
| Receivables Adjustments Allowances | $-27,000,000 | $-27,000,000 | $-28,000,000 | $-26,000,000 |
| Other Receivables | $100,000,000 | $143,000,000 | $81,000,000 | $65,000,000 |
| Taxes Receivable | $68,000,000 | $65,000,000 | $69,000,000 | $62,000,000 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,339,000,000 | $1,413,000,000 | $1,676,000,000 | $1,764,000,000 |
| Cash Cash Equivalents And Short Term Investments | $2,919,000,000 | $3,304,000,000 | $2,228,000,000 | $1,908,000,000 |
| Cash And Cash Equivalents | $2,919,000,000 | $3,304,000,000 | $2,228,000,000 | $1,908,000,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Assets | - | - | $359,000,000 | $261,000,000 |
| Prepaid Assets | - | - | - | $80,000,000 |
Debt
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Debt | $1,643,000,000 | $1,602,000,000 | $2,651,000,000 | $3,272,000,000 |
| Total Debt | $5,275,000,000 | $5,517,000,000 | $5,383,000,000 | $5,641,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $5,269,000,000 | $5,218,000,000 | $5,383,000,000 | $5,372,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt | $4,556,000,000 | $4,607,000,000 | $4,879,000,000 | $4,911,000,000 |
| Current Debt And Capital Lease Obligation | $6,000,000 | $299,000,000 | - | $269,000,000 |
| Current Debt | $6,000,000 | $299,000,000 | - | $269,000,000 |
| Other Current Borrowings | - | $299,000,000 | - | $269,000,000 |
Liabilities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $9,707,000,000 | $10,271,000,000 | $10,085,000,000 | $9,931,000,000 |
| Total Non Current Liabilities Net Minority Interest | $7,488,000,000 | $7,481,000,000 | $7,787,000,000 | $7,587,000,000 |
| Other Non Current Liabilities | $362,000,000 | $340,000,000 | $314,000,000 | $243,000,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Liabilities | $1,553,000,000 | $1,560,000,000 | $1,735,000,000 | $1,681,000,000 |
| Non Current Deferred Taxes Liabilities | $1,553,000,000 | $1,560,000,000 | $1,735,000,000 | $1,681,000,000 |
| Current Liabilities | $2,219,000,000 | $2,790,000,000 | $2,298,000,000 | $2,344,000,000 |
| Payables And Accrued Expenses | $2,213,000,000 | $2,491,000,000 | $2,298,000,000 | $2,075,000,000 |
| Payables | $851,000,000 | $877,000,000 | $889,000,000 | $967,000,000 |
| Other Payable | $29,000,000 | $13,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Accounts Payable | $806,000,000 | $849,000,000 | $870,000,000 | $849,000,000 |
| Total Tax Payable | - | - | $169,000,000 | $88,000,000 |
| Income Tax Payable | - | - | $169,000,000 | $88,000,000 |
| Current Notes Payable | - | - | - | $15,000,000 |
Equity
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Stock Equity | $10,527,000,000 | $10,241,000,000 | $9,931,000,000 | $7,955,000,000 |
| Total Equity Gross Minority Interest | $11,043,000,000 | $10,764,000,000 | $10,465,000,000 | $8,528,000,000 |
| Stockholders Equity | $10,527,000,000 | $10,241,000,000 | $9,931,000,000 | $7,955,000,000 |
| Gains Losses Not Affecting Retained Earnings | $-144,000,000 | $-98,000,000 | $-89,000,000 | $-36,000,000 |
| Other Equity Adjustments | $-144,000,000 | $-98,000,000 | $-89,000,000 | $-36,000,000 |
| Retained Earnings | $10,481,000,000 | $10,143,000,000 | $9,885,000,000 | $7,808,000,000 |
| Long Term Equity Investment | $1,081,000,000 | $1,115,000,000 | $1,142,000,000 | $1,007,000,000 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasury Shares Number | $6,424,366 | $6,439,289 | $7,278,651 | $6,735,639 |
| Ordinary Shares Number | $128,227,014 | $128,212,091 | $127,372,729 | $127,915,741 |
| Share Issued | $134,651,380 | $134,651,380 | $134,651,380 | $134,651,380 |
| Tangible Book Value | $7,214,000,000 | $6,797,000,000 | $6,205,000,000 | $4,351,000,000 |
| Invested Capital | $15,089,000,000 | $15,147,000,000 | $14,810,000,000 | $13,135,000,000 |
| Working Capital | $3,995,000,000 | $3,819,000,000 | $3,675,000,000 | $2,919,000,000 |
| Capital Lease Obligations | $713,000,000 | $611,000,000 | $504,000,000 | $461,000,000 |
| Total Capitalization | $15,083,000,000 | $14,848,000,000 | $14,810,000,000 | $12,866,000,000 |
| Minority Interest | $516,000,000 | $523,000,000 | $534,000,000 | $573,000,000 |
| Treasury Stock | $467,000,000 | $435,000,000 | $467,000,000 | $399,000,000 |
| Additional Paid In Capital | $656,000,000 | $630,000,000 | $601,000,000 | $581,000,000 |
| Capital Stock | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Common Stock | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Preferred Stock | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employee Benefits | $304,000,000 | $363,000,000 | $355,000,000 | $291,000,000 |
| Non Current Pension And Other Postretirement Benefit Plans | $304,000,000 | $363,000,000 | $355,000,000 | $291,000,000 |
| Long Term Capital Lease Obligation | $713,000,000 | $611,000,000 | $504,000,000 | $461,000,000 |
| Current Accrued Expenses | $1,362,000,000 | $1,614,000,000 | $1,409,000,000 | $1,108,000,000 |
| Dueto Related Parties Current | $16,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $15,000,000 |
| Investments And Advances | $1,081,000,000 | $1,115,000,000 | $1,142,000,000 | $1,007,000,000 |
| Goodwill | $2,031,000,000 | $2,041,000,000 | $2,161,000,000 | $2,024,000,000 |
| Net PPE | $9,434,000,000 | $9,216,000,000 | $9,092,000,000 | $8,168,000,000 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $-5,848,000,000 | $-5,240,000,000 | $-4,655,000,000 | $-4,134,000,000 |
| Gross PPE | $15,282,000,000 | $14,456,000,000 | $13,747,000,000 | $12,302,000,000 |
| Construction In Progress | $1,081,000,000 | $930,000,000 | $819,000,000 | $654,000,000 |
| Other Properties | $1,692,000,000 | $1,500,000,000 | $1,326,000,000 | $1,191,000,000 |
| Machinery Furniture Equipment | $11,192,000,000 | $10,771,000,000 | $10,408,000,000 | $9,355,000,000 |
| Buildings And Improvements | $1,011,000,000 | $951,000,000 | $895,000,000 | $818,000,000 |
| Land And Improvements | $306,000,000 | $304,000,000 | $299,000,000 | $284,000,000 |
| Properties | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Finished Goods | $1,047,000,000 | $989,000,000 | $1,157,000,000 | $842,000,000 |
| Raw Materials | $650,000,000 | $633,000,000 | $709,000,000 | $565,000,000 |
| Duefrom Related Parties Current | $3,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 |
| Other Inventories | - | - | $1,000,000 | - |
Cash Flow Statement (Annual)
Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Cash Flow | $306,000,000 | $1,302,000,000 | $2,287,000,000 | $1,736,000,000 |
Operating Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $1,314,000,000 | $2,336,000,000 | $3,395,000,000 | $2,394,000,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Operating Activities | $1,314,000,000 | $2,336,000,000 | $3,395,000,000 | $2,394,000,000 |
| Operating Gains Losses | $43,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $28,000,000 |
Investing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Expenditure | $-1,008,000,000 | $-1,034,000,000 | $-1,108,000,000 | $-658,000,000 |
| Investing Cash Flow | $-1,001,000,000 | $-1,037,000,000 | $-2,479,000,000 | $-3,213,000,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Investing Activities | $-1,001,000,000 | $-1,037,000,000 | $-2,479,000,000 | $-3,213,000,000 |
| Net Other Investing Changes | $33,000,000 | $22,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $23,000,000 |
Financing Activities
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repurchase Of Capital Stock | $-60,000,000 | $-23,000,000 | $-101,000,000 | $-30,000,000 |
| Financing Cash Flow | $-650,000,000 | $-245,000,000 | $-587,000,000 | $1,437,000,000 |
| Cash Flow From Continuing Financing Activities | $-650,000,000 | $-245,000,000 | $-587,000,000 | $1,437,000,000 |
| Net Other Financing Charges | $-39,000,000 | $-45,000,000 | $-85,000,000 | $-72,000,000 |
| Cash Dividends Paid | $-264,000,000 | $-221,000,000 | $-169,000,000 | $-145,000,000 |
| Common Stock Dividend Paid | $-264,000,000 | $-221,000,000 | $-169,000,000 | $-145,000,000 |
| Net Common Stock Issuance | $-60,000,000 | $-23,000,000 | $-101,000,000 | $-30,000,000 |
| Issuance Of Capital Stock | - | - | - | $0 |
| Common Stock Issuance | - | - | - | $0 |
Other
| Metric | 2024-12-31 | 2023-12-31 | 2022-12-31 | 2021-12-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repayment Of Debt | $-300,000,000 | $0 | $-250,000,000 | $0 |
| End Cash Position | $2,935,000,000 | $3,319,000,000 | $2,246,000,000 | $1,941,000,000 |
| Beginning Cash Position | $3,319,000,000 | $2,246,000,000 | $1,941,000,000 | $1,337,000,000 |
| Effect Of Exchange Rate Changes | $-47,000,000 | $19,000,000 | $-24,000,000 | $-14,000,000 |
| Changes In Cash | $-337,000,000 | $1,054,000,000 | $329,000,000 | $618,000,000 |
| Proceeds From Stock Option Exercised | $13,000,000 | $44,000,000 | $18,000,000 | $13,000,000 |
| Common Stock Payments | $-60,000,000 | $-23,000,000 | $-101,000,000 | $-30,000,000 |
| Net Issuance Payments Of Debt | $-300,000,000 | $0 | $-250,000,000 | $1,671,000,000 |
| Net Long Term Debt Issuance | $-300,000,000 | $0 | $-250,000,000 | $1,671,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Payments | $-300,000,000 | $0 | $-250,000,000 | $0 |
| Net Business Purchase And Sale | $-26,000,000 | $-25,000,000 | $-1,383,000,000 | $-2,578,000,000 |
| Purchase Of Business | $-26,000,000 | $-25,000,000 | $-1,383,000,000 | $-2,578,000,000 |
| Net PPE Purchase And Sale | $-1,008,000,000 | $-1,034,000,000 | $-1,108,000,000 | $-658,000,000 |
| Purchase Of PPE | $-1,008,000,000 | $-1,034,000,000 | $-1,108,000,000 | $-658,000,000 |
| Change In Working Capital | $-469,000,000 | $332,000,000 | $-24,000,000 | $-614,000,000 |
| Change In Other Working Capital | $-191,000,000 | $-268,000,000 | $-198,000,000 | $-231,000,000 |
| Change In Payables And Accrued Expense | $-233,000,000 | $144,000,000 | $-16,000,000 | $481,000,000 |
| Change In Accrued Expense | $-213,000,000 | $170,000,000 | $137,000,000 | $239,000,000 |
| Change In Payable | $-20,000,000 | $-26,000,000 | $-153,000,000 | $242,000,000 |
| Change In Account Payable | $-20,000,000 | $-26,000,000 | $-153,000,000 | $242,000,000 |
| Change In Prepaid Assets | $-35,000,000 | $-19,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $-27,000,000 |
| Change In Inventory | $-97,000,000 | $250,000,000 | $-140,000,000 | $-309,000,000 |
| Change In Receivables | $87,000,000 | $225,000,000 | $325,000,000 | $-528,000,000 |
| Changes In Account Receivables | $87,000,000 | $225,000,000 | $325,000,000 | $-528,000,000 |
| Other Non Cash Items | $-27,000,000 | $-3,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $16,000,000 |
| Stock Based Compensation | $41,000,000 | $43,000,000 | $36,000,000 | $31,000,000 |
| Asset Impairment Charge | $0 | $475,000,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Deferred Tax | $-35,000,000 | $-175,000,000 | $-21,000,000 | $23,000,000 |
| Deferred Income Tax | $-35,000,000 | $-175,000,000 | $-21,000,000 | $23,000,000 |
| Depreciation Amortization Depletion | $1,114,000,000 | $1,097,000,000 | $1,056,000,000 | $840,000,000 |
| Depreciation And Amortization | $1,114,000,000 | $1,097,000,000 | $1,056,000,000 | $840,000,000 |
| Gain Loss On Sale Of PPE | $43,000,000 | $45,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $28,000,000 |
| Net Income From Continuing Operations | $647,000,000 | $522,000,000 | $2,297,000,000 | $2,070,000,000 |
| Issuance Of Debt | - | $0 | $0 | $1,671,000,000 |
| Long Term Debt Issuance | - | $0 | $0 | $1,671,000,000 |
| Sale Of Business | - | - | $0 | $0 |
| Net Short Term Debt Issuance | - | - | - | $8,000,000 |