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LYB·LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

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Pre-Market
High
$68.90
Open
$68.89
Market Cap
22.50B
52W High
$83.94
Low
$68.89
P. Close
$69.00
P/E
-
52W Low
$41.58
Fwd P/E
9.12
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
45
NEUTRAL
News Sentiment
68
BULLISH
Citigroup has lowered its price target for LyondellBasell Industries to $80 from $90, though it maintained a Buy rating. This adjustment indicates that while analysts see continued potential, they have revised their valuation expectations. Investors will be watching for further commentary from Citigroup and other analysts regarding their outlook on LYB's fundamentals.
Earnings Summary
LyondellBasell Industries NV is a global chemical company engaged in the production and marketing of olefins, polyolefins, and intermediate chemicals, alongside advanced polymer solutions and refining services. Operating within the Basic Materials sector, specifically in Specialty Chemicals, LyondellBasell's products are fundamental to various industries, including packaging, automotive, and coatings. The company's recent earnings performance has been characterized by significant volatility and a pattern of missing analyst EPS estimates, particularly in the most recent quarters. In Q1 2026, LyondellBasell reported an actual EPS of $0.49, substantially missing the estimate of $2.69, with revenue at $7.20 billion against an estimate of $8.77 billion. This followed a Q4 2025 where actual EPS was -$0.26, missing the estimate of $0.13, and revenue was $7.09 billion against an estimate of $6.87 billion. Looking at the prior two quarters, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $1.01, beating the estimate of $0.80, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of $0.62, missing the estimate of $0.78. LyondellBasell has missed EPS estimates in three of the last four reported quarters, with a notable miss in Q1 2026. Revenue trends have also shown a decline in recent periods. Recent news indicates that LyondellBasell is showing strong year-to-date performance and holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) with full-year earnings estimates revised significantly higher, with RBC anticipating substantial second-quarter improvement driven by expected increases in polyethylene and polypropylene prices. However, historic increases in plastic prices due to rising oil costs and supply constraints are creating pressure by escalating raw material expenses, posing a challenge for producers to manage supply chains and absorb costs. Investors should monitor pricing trends in polyethylene and polypropylene, as well as LyondellBasell's execution against its Q2 improvement expectations and its capital allocation strategies, particularly in light of its technology segment facing earnings volatility and elevated debt.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.79$0.35$1.49$2.63$3.77Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.24 - -
Q1'26$2.69$0.49-81.8%
Q4'25$0.13$-0.26-299.7%
Q3'25$0.80$1.01+25.9%
Q2'25$0.78$0.62-20.8%
Q1'25$0.43$0.33-24.0%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$6.5B$7.3B$8.1B$8.8B$9.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$9.3B - -
Q1'26$8.8B$7.2B-18.0%
Q4'25$6.9B$7.1B+3.3%
Q3'25 - $7.7B -
Q2'25 - $7.7B -
Q1'25 - $7.7B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

LYB Stock Snapshot

LYB is currently trading at $68.90, giving LyondellBasell Industries N.V. a market cap of 22.50B. Today's range spans $68.89–$68.90, with shares opening at $68.89 and moving down $0.10 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 45/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 68/100.

Over the past year LYB has traded between $41.58 and $83.94 - the current price is +65.7% off the 52-week low and -17.9% from the high.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has 22.50B in Basic Materials market capitalization and is currently neutral on the technical dashboard: 45/100, HOLD, price $68.90 (in the middle of its 52-week range). Sentiment reads bullish at 68/100. In this tier, quiet accumulation often happens in HOLD phases - active managers who want to build positions without signaling do it here, where the price isn't trending and volume patterns are easier to hide. Annual range: $41.58–$83.94.

In neutral phases, large-cap Basic Materials names like LYB are often where sector rotation debates play out quietly — at 22.50B in capitalization, the stock receives incremental allocation from funds reducing mega-cap exposure without the volatility of a small-cap entry. The 45/100 (HOLD) and bullish sentiment (68/100) at $68.90 (in the middle of its 52-week range) describe a stock that is being considered rather than avoided.