LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company worldwide. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; 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 and copolymers. 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. Further, it produces and markets compounds and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, and powders; and advanced polymers. In addition, the company 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 headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial organic chemicals
Sub-IndustryCommodity Chemicals
SectorBasic Materials
Phone713-309-7200
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$39.00 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees19,450
Next Earnings Date4/26/2019 (Confirmed)
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 announced a quarterly dividend on Friday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Monday, March 4th will be paid a dividend of $1.00 per share on Monday, March 11th. This represents a $4.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.38%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 1st. This is an increase from LyondellBasell Industries's previous quarterly dividend of $0.78. View LyondellBasell Industries' Dividend History.
How will LyondellBasell Industries' stock buyback program work?
LyondellBasell Industries announced that its board has authorized a share buyback plan on Sunday, June 4th 2017, which permits the company to buyback 1,000% of shares, according to EventVestor. This buyback authorization permits the company to reacquire shares of its stock through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were LyondellBasell Industries' earnings last quarter?
LyondellBasell Industries NV (NYSE:LYB) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 1st. The specialty chemicals company reported $1.83 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $2.13 by $0.30. The specialty chemicals company earned $8.88 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.22 billion. LyondellBasell Industries had a net margin of 12.02% and a return on equity of 42.30%. View LyondellBasell Industries' Earnings History.
When is LyondellBasell Industries' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for LYB?
17 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price targets for LyondellBasell Industries' stock. Their predictions range from $95.00 to $135.00. On average, they anticipate LyondellBasell Industries' stock price to reach $115.13 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 26.1% from the stock's current price. View Analyst Price Targets for LyondellBasell Industries.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for LyondellBasell Industries?
17 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LyondellBasell Industries in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 4 hold ratings and 12 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?
News stories about LYB stock have been trending somewhat positive on Thursday, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. LyondellBasell Industries earned a news impact score of 0.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave headlines about the specialty chemicals company a news buzz of 3.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is unlikely to have an impact 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), Westlake Chemical (WLK), Braskem (BAK), NewMarket (NEU), Methanex (MEOH), Sensient Technologies (SXT), Codexis (CDXS), Renewable Energy Group (REGI), Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), Green Plains (GPRE), FutureFuel (FF), REX American Resources (REX), Green Plains Partners (GPP), Amyris (AMRS) and Sino United Worldwide Consolidated (SUIC).
What other stocks do shareholders of LyondellBasell Industries own?
Who are LyondellBasell Industries' key executives?
LyondellBasell Industries' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Bhavesh V. Patel, CEO & Director (Age 52)
- Mr. Thomas Aebischer, Exec. VP & CFO (Age 58)
- Mr. Jeffrey A. Kaplan, Exec. VP & Chief Legal Officer (Age 50)
- Mr. Daniel M. Coombs, Exec. VP of Global Manufacturing, Projects & Refining (Age 62)
- Mr. Stephen J. Doktycz, Sr. VP of Strategic Planning & Transactions (Age 57)
Who are LyondellBasell Industries' major shareholders?
LyondellBasell Industries' stock is owned by many different of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include First Manhattan Co. (0.19%), Retirement Systems of Alabama (0.10%), Gateway Investment Advisers LLC (0.08%), Hamlin Capital Management LLC (0.08%), Hexavest Inc. (0.07%) and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management Inc. (0.05%). Company insiders that own LyondellBasell Industries stock include Ai Investments Holdings Llc, Jagjeet S Bindra and Robin WT Buchanan. View Institutional Ownership Trends for LyondellBasell Industries.
Which institutional investors are selling LyondellBasell Industries stock?
LYB stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Eqis Capital Management Inc., Retirement Systems of Alabama, Denali Advisors LLC, State of Alaska Department of Revenue, Virtu Financial LLC, Sumitomo Life Insurance Co., Hudson Valley Investment Advisors Inc. ADV and Kirr Marbach & Co. LLC IN. View Insider Buying and Selling for LyondellBasell Industries.
Which institutional investors are buying LyondellBasell Industries stock?
LYB stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Hamlin Capital Management LLC, Gateway Investment Advisers LLC, First Manhattan Co., Valicenti Advisory Services Inc., Manning & Napier Group LLC, Hexavest Inc., Tibra Equities Europe Ltd and CX Institutional. Company insiders that have bought LyondellBasell Industries stock in the last two years include Ai Investments Holdings Llc and Robin WT Buchanan. 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 $91.32.
How big of a company is LyondellBasell Industries?
LyondellBasell Industries has a market capitalization of $33.82 billion and generates $39.00 billion in revenue each year. The specialty chemicals company earns $4.69 billion in net income (profit) each year or $11.27 on an earnings per share basis. LyondellBasell Industries employs 19,450 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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