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LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Price, News & Analysis

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$59.77 +1.91 (+3.31%)
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About LyondellBasell Industries Stock (NYSE:LYB)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$57.50
$59.32
50-Day Range
$54.40
$61.18
52-Week Range
$51.11
$100.46
Volume
706,668 shs
Average Volume
2.90 million shs
Market Capitalization
$19.21 billion
P/E Ratio
18.41
Dividend Yield
9.17%
Price Target
$69.75
Consensus Rating
Hold

Company Overview

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) is a leading global chemical company specializing in the production of polymers, petrochemicals and fuels. The company operates one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining businesses in the world, serving customers across a wide range of end markets, including packaging, transportation, building and construction, and agricultural applications. LyondellBasell’s integrated model combines olefin and polyolefin production with advanced polymer solutions and refining operations to deliver a diversified portfolio of products and services.

The company’s olefins and polyolefins segment manufactures key building blocks such as ethylene, propylene and butadiene, which are further processed into polyethylene and polypropylene resins. These materials are used in everything from food packaging and consumer goods to automotive components and industrial films. LyondellBasell’s advanced polymer solutions business develops specialty compounds and additives tailored to enhance performance attributes like durability, impact resistance and chemical stability. Meanwhile, its refining segment operates crude oil refineries that supply fuels and feedstocks essential to both internal operations and external customers.

Founded in 2007 through the merger of Lyondell Chemical Company and Basell Polyolefins, LyondellBasell has roots tracing back to pioneering chemical firms of the early 20th century. The company maintains a global manufacturing footprint, with production facilities in North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. This extensive network enables it to serve more than 100 countries, supported by research and development centers focused on catalyst innovation, process optimization and sustainable technologies such as mechanical and advanced recycling of plastics.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Bob (Badrul) Patel, LyondellBasell has emphasized strategic growth initiatives, operational excellence and environmental stewardship. The company is actively investing in circular economy projects, developing partnerships to expand recycling infrastructure and reduce plastic waste. With a commitment to safety, continuous improvement and customer collaboration, LyondellBasell seeks to deliver long-term value while addressing global challenges related to resource efficiency and climate change.

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LyondellBasell Industries Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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98th Percentile Overall Score

LYB MarketRank™: 

LyondellBasell Industries scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 7th out of 191 stocks in the basic materials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Consensus Rating

    LyondellBasell Industries has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.13, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.

  • Amount of Analyst Coverage

    LyondellBasell Industries has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

  • Read more about LyondellBasell Industries' stock forecast and price target.
  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for LyondellBasell Industries are expected to grow by 26.15% in the coming year, from $6.31 to $7.96 per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of LyondellBasell Industries is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 24.81.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

    The P/E ratio of LyondellBasell Industries is 17.89, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 87.30.

  • Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

    LyondellBasell Industries has a PEG Ratio of 2.18. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

  • Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

    LyondellBasell Industries has a P/B Ratio of 1.51. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about LyondellBasell Industries' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.36% of the float of LyondellBasell Industries has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    LyondellBasell Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in LyondellBasell Industries has recently decreased by 5.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Leadership

    LyondellBasell Industries is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.34%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

  • Dividend Growth

    LyondellBasell Industries has been increasing its dividend for 14 years.

  • Dividend Coverage

    The dividend payout ratio of LyondellBasell Industries is 169.14%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

  • Dividend Sustainability

    Based on earnings estimates, LyondellBasell Industries will have a dividend payout ratio of 68.84% next year. This indicates that LyondellBasell Industries will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

  • Read more about LyondellBasell Industries' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    4.36% of the float of LyondellBasell Industries has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    LyondellBasell Industries has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.
  • Change versus previous month

    Short interest in LyondellBasell Industries has recently decreased by 5.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    LyondellBasell Industries has a news sentiment score of 1.11. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.58 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 15 news articles for LyondellBasell Industries this week, compared to 16 articles on an average week.
  • Search Interest

    61 people have searched for LYB on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 20% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • MarketBeat Follows

    24 people have added LyondellBasell Industries to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 14% compared to the previous 30 days.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, LyondellBasell Industries insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    Only 0.14% of the stock of LyondellBasell Industries is held by insiders.

  • Percentage Held by Institutions

    71.20% of the stock of LyondellBasell Industries is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

  • Read more about LyondellBasell Industries' insider trading history.
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LYB Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

LyondellBasell Industries' stock was trading at $74.27 at the beginning of the year. Since then, LYB stock has decreased by 21.8% and is now trading at $58.0890.
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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, April, 25th. The specialty chemicals company reported $0.33 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.03. The business's revenue for the quarter was down 7.6% on a year-over-year basis.
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LyondellBasell Industries subsidiaries include A. Schulman, Zylog Plastalloys, SJS Plastiblends, Solvay Engineered Polymers, Millennium Chemicals, ARCO Chemical, Rexene - LDPE and PP Businesses, and others.

Shares of LYB stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that LyondellBasell Industries investors own include Verizon Communications (VZ), American Water Works (AWK), Humana (HUM), Waste Connections (WCN), Triple Flag Precious Metals (TFPM), The RMR Group (RMR) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/25/2025
Record date for 6/9 Dividend
6/02/2025
Ex-Dividend for 6/9 Dividend
6/02/2025
Dividend Payable
6/09/2025
Today
7/01/2025
Next Earnings (Estimated)
8/01/2025
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
NYSE
Industry
CHEM - DIVERSIFD
Sub-Industry
Commodity Chemicals
Current Symbol
NYSE:LYB
Employees
20,000
Year Founded
2009

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$69.75
High Stock Price Target
$94.00
Low Stock Price Target
$51.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+20.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.13
Research Coverage
15 Analysts

Profitability

Trailing P/E Ratio
17.88
Forward P/E Ratio
9.18
P/E Growth
2.18
Net Income
$1.37 billion
Pretax Margin
2.94%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$40.30 billion
Cash Flow
$11.06 per share
Price / Cash Flow
5.24
Book Value
$38.41 per share
Price / Book
1.51

Miscellaneous

Free Float
320,950,000
Market Cap
$18.62 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.82

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This page (NYSE:LYB) was last updated on 7/1/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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