Live Earnings Conference Call: LyondellBasell Industries' Q3 2026 earnings call is happening now. Follow this link to listen to the live Q3 2026 earnings call for LyondellBasell Industries. Listen live. LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Forecast & Price Target $65.96 +0.59 (+0.90%) As of 11:59 AM Eastern This is a fair market value price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Analyst Forecasts Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesNews and TrendsOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort Interest LyondellBasell Industries - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026) How MarketBeat Calculates Price Target and Consensus Rating Consensus Rating HoldBased on 21 Analyst RatingsSell4Hold10Buy7 Based on 21 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 21 analysts, 4 have given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, 6 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for LYB. Consensus Price Target $71.508.41% Upside According to the 21 analysts' twelve-month price targets for LyondellBasell Industries, the average price target is $71.50. The highest price target for LYB is $98.00, while the lowest price target for LYB is $48.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.41% from the current price of $65.96. MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. 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LYB Analyst Ratings Over TimeTypeCurrent Forecast10/30/25 to 10/30/261 Month Ago9/30/25 to 9/30/263 Months Ago8/1/25 to 8/1/261 Year Ago10/30/24 to 10/30/25Strong Buy1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)1 Strong Buy rating(s)Buy6 Buy rating(s)6 Buy rating(s)8 Buy rating(s)3 Buy rating(s)Hold10 Hold rating(s)9 Hold rating(s)8 Hold rating(s)13 Hold rating(s)Sell4 Sell rating(s)4 Sell rating(s)4 Sell rating(s)3 Sell rating(s)Consensus Price Target$71.50$72.06$71.94$58.80Forecasted Upside8.41% Upside25.41% Upside15.54% Upside30.25% UpsideConsensus RatingHoldHoldHoldHold LYB Analyst Recommendations By MonthAnalyst Ratings Chart DescriptionThe 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.Skip Chart & View Analyst Rating History LYB Price Targets by MonthAverage Share Price and Price Target by Month Chart DescriptionThe chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.Skip Chart and View Analyst Price Target HistorySkip Chart & View Price History Table LyondellBasell Industries Stock vs. The CompetitionTypeLyondellBasell IndustriesMaterials CompaniesBroader MarketConsensus Rating Score 2.19 2.55 2.52Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate BuyPredicted Upside9.45% Upside84.83% Upside15.07% UpsideNews Sentiment RatingPositive NewsSee Recent LYB NewsNeutral NewsPositive News Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings Most Recent from Each Brokerage All Show All Ratings Strong Buy Buy Hold Sell Rating Show All Upside > 100% Upside 50% - 100% Upside 20% - 50% Upside 10% - 20% Upside 0% - 10% Downside 0% - 10% Downside 10% - 20% Downside 20% - 50% Downside 50% - 100% Downside > 100% Upside/Downside All Actions Upgrades Downgrades Initiates Coverage Raises Target Lowers Target Reiterates Rating Action 10/30/2024 - 10/30/2026 Report Date Report Date From Report Date To 1M3M6MYTD1Y2Y3Y5Y More filters Fewer filters Done 0 Results Export DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date Upside/DownsideDetails10/13/2026 Royal Bank Of Canada2 of 5 starsArun Viswanathan3 of 5 starsLower TargetOutperform$72.00 ➝ $68.00+14.64%10/13/2026 Barclays3 of 5 starsAleksey YefremovNot RatedInitiated CoverageEqual Weight$66.00+11.00%9/30/2026 Citigroup4 of 5 starsPatrick Cunningham3 of 5 starsDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$72.00 ➝ $63.00+8.27%9/25/2026 UBS GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsJoshua SpectorSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetNeutral$64.00 ➝ $62.00+5.47%9/10/2026 KeyCorpSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsSalvator TianoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsInitiated CoverageSector Weight8/26/2026 Weiss RatingsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)8/3/2026 BMO Capital MarketsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsJohn McNultySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsBoost TargetMarket Perform$64.00 ➝ $68.00+9.20%8/3/2026 JPMorgan Chase & Co.Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsJeffrey ZekauskasSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsUpgradeNeutral ➝ Overweight$75.00 ➝ $80.00+28.47%8/3/2026 MizuhoSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsJohn RobertsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsBoost TargetNeutral$62.00 ➝ $66.00+5.99%7/20/2026 Morgan StanleySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsVincent AndrewsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetOverweight$77.00 ➝ $72.00+18.98%Don't lose access to this (Ad)Ian Cooper is giving away his guide, The Simple Path To Success With Options, before it moves behind a paywall. The free download walks through strategies for navigating the options market, but the window to claim it is closing soon.Download your free copy before access ends for good7/2/2026 Alembic Global AdvisorsSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Lower TargetOverweight$95.00 ➝ $83.00+53.35%7/1/2026 Zacks ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold6/30/2026 Bank of AmericaSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsSteve ByrneSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetUnderperform$68.00 ➝ $48.00-9.17%5/28/2026 Wells Fargo & CompanySubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsMichael SisonSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$80.00 ➝ $98.00+44.94%5/14/2026 EvercoreSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost Target$70.00 ➝ $73.00-0.99%5/5/2026 Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsDavid BegleiterSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsBoost TargetHold$75.00 ➝ $80.00+4.34%5/4/2026 The Goldman Sachs GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetSell$51.00 ➝ $75.00-2.53%4/16/2026 Jefferies Financial GroupSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetHold$70.00 ➝ $75.00+1.09%4/14/2026 Wolfe ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Boost TargetUnderperform$38.00 ➝ $62.00-15.33%3/9/2026 Fermium ResearcSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings UpgradeHold ➝ Strong-Buy3/9/2026 Vertical ResearchSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$75.00+11.50%9/12/2025 Rothschild & Co RedburnSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankings Lower TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $75.00+36.28%5/30/2025 ArgusSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsJohn EadeSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold5/1/2025 Piper SandlerSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock brokerage rankingsC. NeivertSubscribe to MarketBeat All Access to unlock analyst rankingsLower TargetNeutral$67.00 ➝ $66.00+13.01%Analyst ratings data on MarketBeat is provided by Benzinga and other data providers. This page was last refreshed on Friday at 11:59 AM ET. 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 Thursday, October 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these LyondellBasell Industries pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com. LyondellBasell Industries Bull Case Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in LyondellBasell Industries: LyondellBasell Industries recently reported a significant earnings beat in its most recent quarter, delivering $4.30 in earnings per share compared to the consensus estimate of $3.44, which demonstrates strong operational performance and profitability relative to analyst expectations. The company offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.11%, providing income-focused investors with a steady cash flow return that is competitive within the chemical sector, supported by a recent quarterly payout of $0.69 per share. With a current stock price of $65.33, the shares are trading below the consensus price target of $71.50, suggesting potential upside for investors who believe the market has not fully priced in the company's recovery and earnings growth. LyondellBasell Industries exhibits a low beta of 0.30, indicating that the stock is less volatile than the broader market, which can help reduce portfolio risk for investors seeking stability during periods of market uncertainty. Short interest in the stock has decreased over recent months, with the number of shares shorted dropping from over 21 million in late February to approximately 11.5 million by mid-October, signaling that short sellers are losing conviction in their bearish thesis. LyondellBasell Industries Bear Case Investors should be bearish about investing in LyondellBasell Industries for these reasons: The company has a negative net margin of 1.13% and a negative payout ratio of -244.25%, indicating that it is currently losing money on its operations and paying out dividends from cash reserves rather than profits, which poses a risk to the sustainability of the dividend. Several major institutional investors, including Sterling Capital Management LLC and Assenagon Asset Management S.A., have significantly reduced their stakes in the company during the third quarter, reflecting a lack of confidence from large holders in the stock's near-term prospects. LyondellBasell Industries carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, meaning it has a substantial amount of debt relative to its equity, which can limit financial flexibility and increase vulnerability to rising interest rates or economic downturns. The stock has experienced a decline from its 52-week high of $83.94 to its current price of $65.33, indicating a downward trend and potential loss of momentum that may deter investors seeking growth-oriented opportunities. Analyst sentiment has turned cautious, with recent downgrades from firms like Weiss Ratings and Citigroup, and a consensus rating of "Hold," suggesting that the market is divided on the company's ability to sustain its recent earnings improvements. LYB Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions What is LyondellBasell Industries' forecast for 2026? According to the research reports of 21 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for LyondellBasell Industries is $71.50, with a high forecast of $98.00 and a low forecast of $48.00. Should I buy or sell LyondellBasell Industries stock right now? 21 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for LyondellBasell Industries in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 sell ratings, 10 hold ratings, 6 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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. Does LyondellBasell Industries's stock price have much upside? According to analysts, LyondellBasell Industries's stock has a predicted upside of 8.41% based on their 12-month stock forecasts. Has LyondellBasell Industries been upgraded or downgraded by Wall Street analysts recently? Over the previous 90 days, LyondellBasell Industries's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts. What analysts cover LyondellBasell Industries? LyondellBasell Industries has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Co., KeyCorp, Mizuho, Royal Bank Of Canada, UBS Group, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days. Do Wall Street analysts like LyondellBasell Industries more than its competitors? Analysts like LyondellBasell Industries less than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for LyondellBasell Industries is Hold while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how LYB compares to other companies. 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