Lyondellbasell Industries Aktie News

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. continues to face weak demand and higher costs in its core olefins and polyolefins segments, with margins deeply depressed versus historical averages. A falling oil to gas ratio and rising natural gas prices are expected to pressure LyondellBasell's margins further over 2026 and 2027. LYB stock now trades at a forward P/E premium to sector peers, reversing its usu...

Dow and LyondellBasell are at multiyear lows. Both stocks have high yields, providing an incentive to hold them through this challenging period.

Verizon, Altria, Pfizer, KeyCorp, and Regions Financial offer 'safer' dividends with yields from $1K invested exceeding share price. Long-term bond yields continue to rise. But investors looking for income can still find plenty of attractive opportunities with dividend-paying stocks that have healthy yields. "23 stocks pay huge dividends. They should be a better bet than treasuries." - Barron's...

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. faces a severe industry downcycle, with Q4 EPS missing by $0.51 and revenue down 25% year over year. LYB's EBITDA fell over 30% year over year, and annualized free cash flow remains far below dividend payouts, raising sustainability concerns. Management is noncommittal on maintaining the dividend, prioritizing balance sheet strength and investment grade ratings am...

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. reported Q4 net losses but maintained positive operating cash flow amid ongoing chemical sector weakness. LYB's 11% dividend yield is attractive but not fully covered by free cash flow, introducing risk of a potential cut if markets worsen. Management targets $500M in additional cost reductions and a $700M capex cut in 2026 to bolster free cash generation.

Petrochemicals maker LyondellBasell on Friday posted a surprise loss for the fourth quarter and said it aims to save $1.3 billion by the end of 2026, as it continues to keep a tight lid on costs amid volatility in feedstock and energy prices.

HOUSTON and LONDON, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Comparisons with the prior quarter, fourth quarter 2024 and full year 2024 are available in the following table: