LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company worldwide. The company operates in five segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Refining; and Technology. It produces and markets olefins and co-products; polyethylene products, which consist of high density polyethylene, low density polyethylene, and linear low density polyethylene; and polypropylene (PP) products, such as PP homopolymers, copolymers, and compounds. The company also produces and sells propylene oxide and its derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomers, methanol products, glacial acetic acids, vinyl acetate monomers, and ethylene oxides and derivatives. In addition, it refines crude oil and other crude oils of varied types and sources into gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel; develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts, as well as purchases and sells ethylene. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was founded in 2005 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Stock Exchange NYSE
Industry Industrial organic chemicals
Sub-IndustryCommodity Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Current SymbolNYSE:LYB
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN5374510
Phone713-309-7200
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.67
Current Ratio1.82
Quick Ratio1.09
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio9.09
Forward P/E Ratio7.88
P/E Growth0.83
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$34.48 billion
Price / Sales1.03
Cash Flow$13.3941 per share
Price / Cash6.94
Book Value$28.85 per share
Price / Book3.22
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$10.23
Net Income$4.88 billion
Net Margins15.01%
Return on Equity47.35%
Return on Assets17.56%
Miscellaneous
Employees13,400
Outstanding Shares383,660,000
Market Cap$35.60 billion
OptionableOptionable
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Frequently Asked Questions
What is LyondellBasell Industries' stock symbol?
LyondellBasell Industries trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "LYB."
How often does LyondellBasell Industries pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for LyondellBasell Industries?
LyondellBasell Industries declared a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, August 22nd. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, September 5th will be given a dividend of $1.00 per share on Wednesday, September 12th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.30%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 4th. View LyondellBasell Industries' Dividend History.
How will LyondellBasell Industries' stock buyback program work?
LyondellBasell Industries announced that its board has authorized a share buyback program on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which allows the company to buyback 1,000% of shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization allows the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback programs are generally a sign that the company's leadership believes its stock is undervalued.
How were LyondellBasell Industries' earnings last quarter?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, October, 30th. The specialty chemicals company reported $2.96 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $2.68 by $0.28. The specialty chemicals company earned $10.16 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.95 billion. LyondellBasell Industries had a net margin of 15.01% and a return on equity of 47.35%. The business's revenue was up 19.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.67 earnings per share. View LyondellBasell Industries' Earnings History.
When is LyondellBasell Industries' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LYB?
18 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for LyondellBasell Industries' shares. Their forecasts range from $94.00 to $140.00. On average, they expect LyondellBasell Industries' share price to reach $116.8094 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 25.5% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for LyondellBasell Industries.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for LyondellBasell Industries?
18 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LyondellBasell Industries in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 7 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View Analyst Ratings for LyondellBasell Industries.
Has LyondellBasell Industries been receiving favorable news coverage?
Press coverage about LYB stock has been trending positive this week, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group identifies positive and negative media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. LyondellBasell Industries earned a daily sentiment score of 2.1 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned media stories about the specialty chemicals company a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of LyondellBasell Industries' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to LyondellBasell Industries include International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Braskem (BAK), Westlake Chemical (WLK), NewMarket (NEU), Methanex (MEOH), Sensient Technologies (SXT), Renewable Energy Group (REGI), Codexis (CDXS), FutureFuel (FF), Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), Green Plains (GPRE), REX American Resources (REX), Green Plains Partners (GPP), Sino United Worldwide Consolidated (SUIC) and Amyris (AMRS).
Who are LyondellBasell Industries' key executives?
LyondellBasell Industries' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Bhavesh V. Patel, Chairman of the Management Board, CEO & Member of Supervisory Board (Age 51)
- Mr. Thomas Aebischer, Exec. VP, CFO & Member of Management Board (Age 57)
- Mr. Jeffrey A. Kaplan, Exec. VP, Chief Legal Officer & Member of the Management Board (Age 49)
- Mr. Stephen J. Doktycz, Sr. VP of Strategic Planning and Transactions
- Mr. Daniel M. Coombs, EVP - Global Manufacturing, Projects, Refining & Technology and Member of Management Board (Age 61)
Who are LyondellBasell Industries' major shareholders?
LyondellBasell Industries' stock is owned by many different of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (5.92%), FMR LLC (5.73%), Capital World Investors (3.87%), AQR Capital Management LLC (2.26%), Janus Henderson Group PLC (1.47%) and Bank of New York Mellon Corp (1.24%). Company insiders that own LyondellBasell Industries stock include Ai Investments Holdings Llc, Ai New Holdings 2 Llc, Jacquelyn H Wolf and Jagjeet S Bindra. View Institutional Ownership Trends for LyondellBasell Industries.
Which major investors are selling LyondellBasell Industries stock?
LYB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including FMR LLC, Capital World Investors, Assenagon Asset Management S.A., American Century Companies Inc., Deutsche Bank AG, O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC, AQR Capital Management LLC and Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp. View Insider Buying and Selling for LyondellBasell Industries.
Which major investors are buying LyondellBasell Industries stock?
LYB stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Capital International Investors, Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ, Alliancebernstein L.P., PointState Capital LP, Nordea Investment Management AB, Epoch Investment Partners Inc., Bank of New York Mellon Corp and LSV Asset Management. View Insider Buying and Selling for LyondellBasell Industries.
How do I buy shares of LyondellBasell Industries?
Shares of LYB can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is LyondellBasell Industries' stock price today?
One share of LYB stock can currently be purchased for approximately $93.0450.
How big of a company is LyondellBasell Industries?
LyondellBasell Industries has a market capitalization of $35.60 billion and generates $34.48 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $4.88 billion in net income (profit) each year or $10.23 on an earnings per share basis. LyondellBasell Industries employs 13,400 workers across the globe.
What is LyondellBasell Industries' official website?
How can I contact LyondellBasell Industries?
LyondellBasell Industries' mailing address is 1221 MCKINNEY ST SUITE 300, HOUSTON TX, 77010. The specialty chemicals company can be reached via phone at 713-309-7200 or via email at [email protected]
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