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LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$86.85
-0.30 (-0.34%)
(As of 10/31/2024 ET)

LyondellBasell Industries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
7
Buy
4

Based on 12 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for LyondellBasell Industries in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 12 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 7 have given a hold rating, and 4 have given a buy rating for LYB.

Consensus Price Target

$106.33
22.43% Upside
According to the 12 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LyondellBasell Industries, the average price target is $106.33. The highest price target for LYB is $110.00, while the lowest price target for LYB is $99.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 22.43% from the current price of $86.85.
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LYB Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
11/1/23 to 10/31/24
1 Month Ago
10/2/23 to 10/1/24
3 Months Ago
8/3/23 to 8/2/24
1 Year Ago
11/1/22 to 11/1/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
4 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$106.33$107.27$105.17$102.07
Forecasted Upside22.43% Upside11.95% Upside11.42% Upside13.55% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

LYB Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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LYB Price Targets by Month

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LyondellBasell Industries Stock vs. The Competition

TypeLyondellBasell IndustriesBasic Materials CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.25
2.75
2.50
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyHold
Predicted Upside22.43% Upside107.87% Upside10.27% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
10/11/2024Royal Bank of Canada
4 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$112.00 ➝ $110.00+16.74%
10/7/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$101.00 ➝ $99.00+3.97%
9/13/2024JPMorgan Chase & Co.
3 of 5 stars
 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$113.00 ➝ $110.00+16.85%
8/6/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Boost TargetHold ➝ Hold$105.00 ➝ $110.00+14.39%
8/5/2024Evercore ISI
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S. Richardson
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8/5/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$117.00 ➝ $110.00+17.20%
7/9/2024UBS Group
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 Lower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$106.00 ➝ $101.00+8.37%
4/30/2024BMO Capital Markets
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 Boost TargetMarket Perform ➝ Market Perform$99.00 ➝ $105.00+3.82%
4/29/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$98.00 ➝ $108.00+5.75%
4/10/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$96.00 ➝ $104.00+0.56%
3/1/2024Wolfe Research
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 Initiated CoverageUnderperform
1/3/2024Vertical Research
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10/18/2023Bank of America
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$99.00 ➝ $107.00+12.94%
10/11/2023Piper Sandler
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 Lower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$112.00 ➝ $108.00+16.20%
10/3/2023KeyCorp
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 UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Sector Weight
7/19/2023Morgan Stanley
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 Reiterated RatingOverweight ➝ Overweight$100.00+9.64%
6/29/2023888
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4/28/2023Scotiabank
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B. Isaacson
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4/13/2023Jefferies Financial Group
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$113.00 ➝ $90.00-7.42%
2/6/2023Credit Suisse Group
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 UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Outperform$109.00+11.05%
1/31/2023Atlantic Securities
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 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$110.00+16.45%

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Should I Buy LyondellBasell Industries Stock? LYB Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, October 21, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these LyondellBasell Industries pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

LyondellBasell Industries
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in LyondellBasell Industries:

  • LyondellBasell Industries has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments, providing investors with a reliable income stream. The current dividend yield of 5.70% is attractive for income-oriented investors.
  • Recent earnings reports have shown that LyondellBasell Industries has been able to maintain a healthy profit margin, indicating efficient operations and financial stability.
  • Despite a recent stock price decline, the company's price-to-earnings ratio of 14.53 suggests that the stock may be undervalued compared to its earnings potential, presenting a potential buying opportunity for value investors.
  • LyondellBasell Industries' diverse product portfolio in the specialty chemicals sector provides a level of resilience against market fluctuations, reducing overall risk for investors.
  • The company's consistent revenue growth over the past year demonstrates its ability to adapt to changing market conditions and maintain a competitive position in the industry.

LyondellBasell Industries
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in LyondellBasell Industries for these reasons:

  • Market analysts have issued mixed ratings on LyondellBasell Industries, with some suggesting a hold or sell position, indicating uncertainty about the company's future performance.
  • The recent decrease in the stock price of LyondellBasell Industries may signal underlying challenges or market concerns that could impact the stock's performance in the short term.
  • With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.82, LyondellBasell Industries carries a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks in case of economic downturns or rising interest rates.
  • The company's beta of 1.07 indicates that LyondellBasell Industries' stock price may be more volatile compared to the overall market, potentially leading to higher fluctuations in investment returns.
  • While the company has shown revenue growth, the industry it operates in is subject to regulatory changes, environmental concerns, and global economic conditions that could impact future profitability and growth prospects.

LYB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 12 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LyondellBasell Industries is $106.33, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $99.00.

12 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LyondellBasell Industries in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" LYB shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in LYB, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, LyondellBasell Industries's stock has a predicted upside of 22.43% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, LyondellBasell Industries's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

LyondellBasell Industries has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Royal Bank of Canada, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like LyondellBasell Industries less than other "basic materials" companies. The consensus rating for LyondellBasell Industries is Hold while the average consensus rating for "basic materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how LYB compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:LYB) was last updated on 10/31/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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