LyondellBasell (LYB) stock
Materials · Specialty Chemicals
LyondellBasell (LYB) is a Specialty Chemicals company in the Materials sector, headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands. As of October 23, 2026, LYB closed at $66.45, a market capitalization of $21.47 billion, the 393rd largest company in the S&P 500. Over the last twelve months it generated $31.19 billion in revenue (+20% year over year) and $1.58 billion in free cash flow.
- 1-year total return: +50.9% (dividends reinvested)
- 5-year return: -0.8% a year
- 52-week range: $41.58 – $83.94
- Gross margin 12.9%, operating margin 17.9%
- Dividend yield: 4.15%, 14 straight years of increases
- FI Handbook report card: C across 9 metrics
- 17th largest of 24 Materials stocks in the S&P 500
LYB price chart
1Y price change: +42.0% (price only; total returns below include dividends)
| Total return | 1M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LYB | +10.8% | +58.6% | +50.9% | -3.6% | -0.8% | +3.6% | +13.1% |
Dividends reinvested. 3Y and longer are annualized; MAX is annualized since 2010.
LYB key statistics
- Market cap
- $21.5B
- #393 in S&P 500
- P/E (TTM)
- —
- Forward P/E
- 10.5x
- EPS (TTM)
- $-0.83
- Revenue (TTM)
- $31.2B
- +20%
- Free cash flow
- $1.6B
- Gross margin
- 12.9%
- Operating margin
- 17.9%
- Return on equity
- -2.3%
- Dividend yield
- 4.15%
- 52-week range
- $41.58 – $83.94
- Beta
- 0.35
- Price / sales
- 0.7x
- EV / EBITDA
- 9.3x
- Debt / equity
- 1.33x
- Employees
- 18,970
LYB report card
CTen fundamentals graded A to F against fixed thresholds. Not a buy or sell rating.
- Revenue growth19.8%B
- Gross margin12.9%F
- Operating margin17.9%C
- FCF margin5.1%D
- Return on equity-2.3%F
- Net debt / EBITDA3.3xD
- Forward P/E10.5xA
- PEG ratio1.5xC
- Shareholder yield5.1%A
- Share count change / yr——
LyondellBasell Industries NV financials
Revenue went from $28.5B in fiscal 2016 to $30.2B in fiscal 2025, growing 0.6% a year.
| Fiscal year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $28.5B | $33.7B | $38.1B | $33.9B | $27.0B | $46.2B | $50.5B | $33.3B | $33.4B | $30.2B |
| Gross profit | $5.3B | $5.6B | $5.6B | $4.6B | $2.6B | $8.8B | $6.6B | $4.9B | $4.6B | $2.6B |
| Operating income | $5.1B | $5.5B | $5.2B | $4.1B | $1.6B | $6.8B | $5.1B | $2.7B | $1.9B | -$420.0M |
| Net income | $3.8B | $4.9B | $4.7B | $3.4B | $1.4B | $5.6B | $3.9B | $2.1B | $1.4B | -$738.0M |
| EPS (diluted) | $9.13 | $12.23 | $12.01 | $9.58 | $4.24 | $16.75 | $11.81 | $6.46 | $4.15 | $-2.34 |
| Free cash flow | $3.4B | $3.7B | $3.4B | $2.3B | $1.5B | $5.7B | $4.2B | $3.4B | $2.0B | $384.0M |
| Buybacks | $2.9B | $866.0M | $1.9B | $3.8B | $4.0M | $463.0M | $420.0M | $211.0M | $195.0M | $201.0M |
| Dividends paid | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $1.5B | $1.4B | $1.5B | $3.2B | $1.6B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
Source: SEC filings (10-K XBRL). EPS and share counts are split-adjusted.
What's priced into LYB?
A reverse DCF asks what growth the current price requires. With an enterprise value of $33.1B and $1.6B of trailing free cash flow, LyondellBasell Industries NV needs to grow free cash flow about 11.8% a year for ten years (fading to 3.0% terminal growth) to earn a 10% annual return. For context, free cash flow grew -23.4% a year over the last five years.
P/E ratio history
Current 13.9x vs. median 10.8x (10th–90th percentile 6.5x–16.1x).
A model, not a forecast or advice. Small changes in assumptions move the answer a lot.
LYB dividend
- Dividend yield
- 4.15%
- Annual dividend
- $2.76
- Years of increases
- 14
- 5-yr dividend growth
- 5.3%
- per year
- Payout ratio
- 749%
- Payments per year
- 4
Regular dividends per share by calendar year; special dividends excluded. Current year omitted until complete.
LYB analyst price targets
18 analysts' average 12-month target is $67.89 (+2% vs. $66.45). Targets range from $56.00 to $88.00. 30% rate it a buy.
LYB earnings
Next report: October 30, 2026. LyondellBasell Industries NV has beaten EPS estimates 2 quarters in a row. Last quarter's revenue was $9.2B (+20% year over year).
| Report date | EPS estimate | EPS actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $3.42 | $4.30 | +25.6% |
| May 1, 2026 | $0.28 | $0.49 | +76.1% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.25 | $-0.26 | -204.9% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.80 | $1.01 | +25.9% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $0.78 | $0.62 | -20.8% |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $0.43 | $0.33 | -24.0% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.70 | $0.75 | +6.8% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.96 | $1.88 | -4.3% |
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LYB news
- LyondellBasell (LYB) Stock Trades Below Fair Value After 50% Rise · Oct 24, 2026
- LyondellBasell (LYB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release · Oct 23, 2026
- What to Expect From LyondellBasell's Next Quarterly Earnings Report · Oct 15, 2026
- How Is LyondellBasell Industries’ Stock Performance Compared to Other Industrial Stocks? · Sep 14, 2026
- 15 of the Highest-Yielding Dividend Stocks in the S&P 500 · Sep 10, 2026
LYB stock FAQ
What is LYB's market cap?
LyondellBasell's market capitalization is $21.47 billion as of October 23, 2026, ranking 393rd in the S&P 500.
Does LYB pay a dividend?
Yes. LyondellBasell pays $2.76 per share a year, a 4.15% yield. It has raised its dividend 14 years in a row. Dividends grew 5.3% a year over the last five years.
How much has LYB stock returned?
Including reinvested dividends, LYB returned +50.9% over one year, -0.8% a year over five years, +3.6% a year over ten years through October 23, 2026.
Is LYB stock overvalued?
At today's price, a reverse discounted cash flow model (10% discount rate, 3% terminal growth) implies LyondellBasell must grow free cash flow about 12% a year for the next decade. Its free cash flow fell 23% a year over the last five years. Whether that is achievable decides if the stock is cheap or expensive. This is a model, not advice.
What is the LYB price target?
18 analysts cover LYB with an average 12-month price target of $67.89, +2% from the current price. 30% of them rate it a buy.
When does LYB report earnings?
LyondellBasell is expected to report earnings on October 30, 2026. It has beaten EPS estimates 2 quarters in a row.
How many employees does LyondellBasell have?
LyondellBasell has about 18,970 full-time employees, or $1.6 million of revenue per employee.
Sources: SEC EDGAR filings, Yahoo Finance market data (delayed), FI Handbook calculations. Last close October 23, 2026. Methodology