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LYB Stock Forecast: LyondellBasell Industries NV Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 13 Nov 2026
$64
+0.85% on the day

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering LyondellBasell Industries NV hold a median 12-month price target of $72 — +11.8% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 80 of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$20.8B
Ticker Nerd rank
80/ 100
Median analyst target
$72
Analysts covering
20
Revenue$9.2B+19.8% y/y
Operating income$1.6B
Net income$559.0M
Free cash flow$482.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+6.1%
1M
+7.3%
YTD
+53.7%
1Y
+50.3%
From 52W high
−20.2%
From 52W low
+60.8%
$40
$81
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

LYB stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores LyondellBasell Industries NV on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 13 Nov 2026
80/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
98
Growth
89
Volatility
89
Accruals
76
Momentum
73
Quality
70
Issuance
51
Revisions
41
Size
10

Value (98): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Revisions (41): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

Size (10): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs systematic trader with 15+ years in markets.

Wall Street

LYB stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on LYB, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$40$50$60$70$80$90$100Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LYBHigh $93Median $72Low $58

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says20 analysts
6 Buy11 Hold3 Sell
Low $58Median $72High $93

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +11.8% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
3 Nov 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$63 → $74
3 Nov 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$62 → $69
2 Nov 2026BarclaysMaintainsEqual-Weight$66 → $69
2 Nov 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$68 → $82
2 Nov 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$70 → $76
13 Oct 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight—
13 Oct 2026BarclaysInitiatesEqual-Weight$66
13 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$72 → $68
13 Oct 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
30 Sept 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral—
30 Sept 2026CitigroupDowngradeNeutral$72 → $63
25 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$64 → $62
25 Sept 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesSector Weight—
11 Sept 2026KeybancInitiatesSector Weight—
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform—
5 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$65 → $72
4 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
4 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$56 → $64
3 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$64 → $68

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

LYB vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 13 Nov 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV returned +50.3% against +13.4% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

LYB vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
80100120140160180Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26LYBS&P 500

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Estimates

LYB analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
−3.5%
Fundamentals

LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
15.6×

Cheaper than 44% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.7×

Cheaper than 76% of US stocks

Price / book
1.9×

Cheaper than 45% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
7.4×

Cheaper than 46% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
10.0%

Higher than 53% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
19.8%

Higher than 59% of US stocks

Gross margin
22.2%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Operating margin
9.2%

Higher than 64% of US stocks

Net margin
4.1%

Higher than 57% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
12.2%

Higher than 68% of US stocks

Return on assets
5.4%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.3%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • LyondellBasell Industries NV has a market value of $20.8B and an enterprise value of $31.4B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $31.2B. The latest quarter grew 10.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: −$346.0M, a −1.1% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B, after $1.4B of capital spending.

  • LyondellBasell Industries NV spent $0.0 on share buybacks and $1.3B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 323.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 15.6×; forward P/E: 10.1× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.28%, paying out 83% of earnings.

  • LyondellBasell Industries NV employs 18,970 people — $1.6M of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 14 Nov 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

LYB vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelSpecialty Chemicals
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV$20.8B80
IFFInternational Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.$20.8B55
DDDuPont de Nemours, Inc.$20.8B87
PPGPPG Industries, Inc.$27.1B90
RPMRPM International, Inc.$13.3B67
ALBAlbemarle Corp.$11.0B76
SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials, Inc.$10.5B15

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The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own LyondellBasell Industries NV — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest LYB news & analysis

2 Chemical Giants Cut Their Dividends. This Third Stock Kept Raising

24/7 Wall Street · 9 Nov 2026neutral

The article says overcapacity, Middle East turmoil and weak margins have led some chemical companies to cut dividends, while a third stock continued raising its payout. The excerpt does not identify the companies or provide details on their cash flows.

Why it matters — LYB watchers may find the sector’s dividend pressures relevant when assessing the durability of shareholder payouts, but the excerpt does not establish LYB’s position.

Conventum - Alluvium Global Fund Q3 2026 Performance Update

Seeking Alpha · 3 Nov 2026neutral

The Alluvium Global Fund reported returns of -3.2% in EUR, -3.8% in USD and -4.2% in AUD for Q3 2026. It also highlighted a new position in Jack Henry, while its two healthcare investments rose after declining during the June quarter.

Why it matters — The excerpt does not mention LyondellBasell, so it offers no company-specific information for LYB watchers.

LyondellBasell to Sell Former Houston Refinery Site for $320.5M

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Nov 2026positive

LyondellBasell will sell its former Houston refinery site to Valero for $320.5 million. The sale is described as advancing the company’s portfolio transformation and streamlining operations.

Why it matters — LYB watchers may note the transaction as part of the company’s efforts to reshape its portfolio and support long-term value creation.

LyondellBasell Analysts Boost Their Forecasts After Q3 Earnings

Benzinga · 2 Nov 2026neutral

LyondellBasell reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter 2026 earnings and revenue on Friday. The headline says analysts boosted their forecasts after the earnings report.

Why it matters — LYB watchers may note the contrast between the reported earnings and revenue miss and analysts’ higher forecasts.

LyondellBasell Industries Q3 Earnings Call Highlights

MarketBeat · 31 Oct 2026neutral

LyondellBasell reported third-quarter EBITDA of $1.5 billion and earnings of $2.54 per diluted share, excluding identified items. Record Intermediates and Derivatives results partly offset weaker polymer pricing.

Why it matters — The results highlight strong performance in Intermediates and Derivatives alongside pressure from weaker polymer pricing.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about LYB stock

What is the LYB stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 20 Wall Street analysts covering LyondellBasell Industries NV have a median 12-month price target of $72, with estimates ranging from $58 to $93. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is LYB stock a buy right now?

Of the 20 analysts covering LyondellBasell Industries NV, 6 rate it a Buy, 11 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks LyondellBasell Industries NV 80 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 13 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank LYB?

As at 13 Nov 2026, LyondellBasell Industries NV ranks 80 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (98 of 100).

Will LYB stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 20 analysts implies +11.8% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks LyondellBasell Industries NV 80 out of 100 as at 13 Nov 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the LYB stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering LyondellBasell Industries NV publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for LYB are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $58 to $93 over the next 12 months.

How has LYB stock performed over the past year?

LyondellBasell Industries NV returned +50.3% over the 12 months to 13 Nov 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does LyondellBasell Industries NV do?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a global chemical company that develops, manufactures, and markets products used across everyday industrial and consumer applications.

What is the latest news on LYB?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 9 Nov 2026): "2 Chemical Giants Cut Their Dividends. This Third Stock Kept Raising". The article says overcapacity, Middle East turmoil and weak margins have led some chemical companies to cut dividends, while a third stock continued raising its payout. The excerpt does not identify the companies or provide details on their cash flows.

Company

About LyondellBasell Industries NV.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a global chemical company that develops, manufactures, and markets products used across everyday industrial and consumer applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is one of the world’s largest producers of polymers and a leading provider of polyolefin technologies, with operations centered on olefins, polyolefins, intermediates, and advanced polymer solutions. Its product portfolio includes polyethylene, polypropylene, propylene oxide derivatives, plastic resins, compounding solutions, engineered plastics, and related chemical products. These materials support industries such as packaging, transportation, food safety, healthcare, construction, electronics, and consumer goods. The company also licenses technologies for polymer production, giving it an important role in both manufacturing and chemical process innovation. Through its broad product mix and international operating footprint, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. serves as a key supplier in the global petrochemical value chain.

CEO Mr. Peter Z. E. Vanacker · 18,970 employees · Netherlands · https://www.lyondellbasell.com