LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Releases Quarterly Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.86 EPS

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday. The specialty chemicals company reported $4.30 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $3.44 by $0.86, Briefing.com reports. LyondellBasell Industries had a negative net margin of 2.68% and a positive return on equity of 5.68%. The company had revenue of $9.18 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.21 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.62 EPS. LyondellBasell Industries’s quarterly revenue was up 19.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Here are the key takeaways from LyondellBasell Industries’ conference call:

• Second-quarter results improved sharply, with EBITDA of $2.1 billion, diluted EPS of $4.30, and a 23% EBITDA margin—more than triple the prior quarter—supported by stronger margins and operational execution.
• Management expects the Middle East-related supply disruption to persist for several quarters, including an estimated 6 million tons of damaged polyethylene capacity that may not restart until at least 2027; lean inventories and resilient packaging, healthcare, and infrastructure demand could keep prices and margins above pre-conflict levels.
• North American polyethylene domestic sales rose approximately 3.5%, while the company benefited from cost-advantaged assets, flexible feedstock sourcing, and strong co-product values. LyondellBasell announced a further $0.10-per-pound polyethylene price increase for August.
• Third-quarter operating rates are expected to decline due to planned turnarounds, seasonality, and logistics risks, including approximately 85% utilization in O&P Americas and 70% in O&P Europe, Asia, and International; APS also anticipates softer seasonal automotive demand and higher raw-material costs.
• The Bayport PO/TBA facility, which reduced second-quarter EBITDA by an estimated $250 million, restarted and reached full rates in June, but ongoing reliability issues at the LaPorte syngas unit continue to affect acetyls production. Management is prioritizing balance-sheet repair and its $500 million cash-improvement target over near-term M&A.

LyondellBasell Industries Stock Performance

LyondellBasell Industries stock traded up $1.83 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $62.27. 6,428,488 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 6,704,826. LyondellBasell Industries has a 12 month low of $41.58 and a 12 month high of $83.94. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.54 and a quick ratio of 1.03. The business has a 50 day moving average of $60.64 and a two-hundred day moving average of $63.78. The firm has a market capitalization of $20.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -25.01, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.20 and a beta of 0.32.

LyondellBasell Industries Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, June 8th. Investors of record on Monday, June 1st were given a dividend of $0.69 per share. The ex-dividend date was Monday, June 1st. This represents a $2.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.4%. LyondellBasell Industries’s dividend payout ratio is -110.84%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On LyondellBasell Industries

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. State Street Corp boosted its position in LyondellBasell Industries by 2.7% in the fourth quarter. State Street Corp now owns 13,544,711 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $586,486,000 after purchasing an additional 361,761 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of LyondellBasell Industries by 4.1% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 10,102,068 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $437,420,000 after buying an additional 399,130 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley grew its position in LyondellBasell Industries by 16.9% during the fourth quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 8,971,741 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $388,476,000 after buying an additional 1,300,271 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its position in LyondellBasell Industries by 23.7% during the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,117,313 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $264,880,000 after buying an additional 1,173,869 shares during the period. Finally, AQR Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of LyondellBasell Industries by 512.9% during the 4th quarter. AQR Capital Management LLC now owns 3,093,318 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $133,941,000 after acquiring an additional 2,588,636 shares during the last quarter. 71.20% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More LyondellBasell Industries News

Here are the key news stories impacting LyondellBasell Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: LYB reported adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share, well above analyst expectations ranging from $3.44 to $3.56 and up sharply from $0.62 a year earlier. The earnings beat is the clearest catalyst behind the stock’s advance. LYB Q2 Earnings and Revenues Surpass Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Management benefited from stronger margins, higher operating rates and tighter industry supply. Market recovery and supply disruptions supported pricing and profitability despite ongoing volatility. LYB Q2 Earnings and Sales Beat as Market Recovery Boosts Margins
• Positive Sentiment: Revenue reached $9.18 billion, up 19.8% year over year, while the company’s earnings release and conference call provided investors with updated insight into the recovery, operating performance and market outlook. LyondellBasell Reports Second Quarter 2026 Earnings LYB Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: The strong quarter was partly anticipated: analysts expected tighter petrochemical supply, firmer pricing and the Bayport restart to support margins. This may limit the surprise element of the report. LYB Set to Report Q2 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Although revenue growth was robust, the $9.18 billion result was slightly below one published consensus estimate of $9.21 billion. LYB also reported a negative net margin, underscoring that profitability remains sensitive to volatile chemical markets.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

LYB has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Zacks Research cut shares of LyondellBasell Industries from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, July 1st. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of LyondellBasell Industries from a “hold (c-)” rating to a “sell (d+)” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 24th. UBS Group dropped their price target on LyondellBasell Industries from $82.00 to $73.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, June 5th. Evercore upped their price target on LyondellBasell Industries from $70.00 to $73.00 in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Wolfe Research raised their price objective on LyondellBasell Industries from $38.00 to $62.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eight have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $71.94.

LyondellBasell Industries Company Profile

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) is a global chemical company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers. Through its extensive portfolio, the company supplies raw materials for a wide range of end markets, including packaging, automotive, construction, electronics and consumer goods. By combining proprietary process technologies with expertise in catalysts, LyondellBasell aims to deliver value-added solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability.

The company’s integrated operations encompass the manufacture of olefins and polyolefins, advanced polymer products, chemical intermediates and refining activities.