How does the Q2 net income of $0.41 per unit compare with market expectations and analyst consensus estimates?

The press release you cited reports that Westlake Chemical Partners LP earned $0.41 per limited‑partner unit in the second quarter of 2025 (a total net income of $14.6 million). However, the release does not contain any reference to market expectations, analyst consensus estimates, or how that $0.41 figure stacks up against what analysts were forecasting for the quarter.

Because the news excerpt you provided does not include:

• Analyst consensus EPS (earnings‑per‑unit) estimates for Q2 2025, or
  
• Any commentary on whether the actual result was above, below, or in line with those expectations,

we cannot directly assess how the $0.41 per‑unit result compares to market expectations based solely on this information.

What you would need to determine the comparison

1. Consensus Forecasts – Typically compiled by research providers (e.g., FactSet, Refinitiv, Bloomberg). You would look up the average EPS (per‑unit) estimate for WLKP’s Q2 2025 that analysts were publishing before the earnings release.
   
2. Analyst Commentary – Press releases or earnings call transcripts often quote analysts’ reactions (e.g., “in line with expectations,” “above estimates,” “missed consensus”). Those remarks would give a qualitative sense of the market view.
   
3. Historical Guidance – If Westlake had previously given guidance for Q2 2025, you could compare the $0.41 result against that internal target.

How to obtain the missing data

• Check financial data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, S&P Capital IQ) for the consensus EPS estimate for WLKP Q2 2025.
  
• Review the full earnings press release or accompanying investor presentation on Westlake’s corporate website—these often include a “Results vs. Consensus” table.
  
• Look at post‑release analyst reports or news articles (e.g., from Reuters, MarketWatch, CNBC) that typically summarize whether the numbers “beat,” “meet,” or “miss” expectations.

Bottom line: With only the information in the Business Wire announcement, we can state the actual Q2 2025 earnings per unit ($0.41) but we cannot evaluate how that figure measured up against market expectations or analyst consensus estimates. You’ll need to retrieve the consensus forecast from a financial data source or locate a more detailed earnings release that includes that comparison.