Shares of LyondellBasell Industries (LYB.N) experienced a notable uptick today, crossing above the 5-day simple moving average (SMA) as investors reacted positively to the company's quarterly dividend announcement. The firm declared a consistent dividend of $1.37 per share, maintaining its strong yield of 12.88%, which has attracted income-focused investors. This marks the third consecutive quarter of the same payout, reflecting the company's commitment to returning value to shareholders.
The dividend is set to be paid on December 8 to shareholders of record as of December 1, with the ex-dividend date also falling on December 1. LyondellBasell's strategic focus on improving cash flow, aiming for a $1.1 billion enhancement by 2026, alongside a planned public offering of $1.5 billion in guaranteed notes, further bolsters investor confidence. The recent price movement and technical breakout signal a potentially bullish trend for the stock, as market participants anticipate continued stability and growth from the company.
Wall Street analysts forecast LYB stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LYB is 47.29 USD with a low forecast of 36.00 USD and a high forecast of 57.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
15 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast LYB stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for LYB is 47.29 USD with a low forecast of 36.00 USD and a high forecast of 57.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
1 Buy
11 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 50.860
Low
36.00
Averages
47.29
High
57.00
Current: 50.860
Low
36.00
Averages
47.29
High
57.00
RBC Capital
Sector Perform
maintain
$44 -> $49
2026-01-16
Reason
RBC Capital
Price Target
$44 -> $49
AI Analysis
2026-01-16
maintain
Sector Perform
Reason
RBC Capital raised the firm's price target on LyondellBasell to $49 from $44 and keeps a Sector Perform rating on the shares as part of a broader research note previewing Q4 for Commodity Chemicals. The company's 2026 is expected to reflect a mild improvement in demand post trough earnings in 2025, though with that said, there is some risk to export demand and polyethylene margins could see compression from retaliatory tariffs, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
BofA
Matthew DeYoe
Neutral
downgrade
$52 -> $46
2026-01-08
Reason
BofA
Matthew DeYoe
Price Target
$52 -> $46
2026-01-08
downgrade
Neutral
Reason
BofA analyst Matthew DeYoe lowered the firm's price target on LyondellBasell to $46 from $52 and keeps a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm is updating its price targets for Chemicals under its coverage, the analyst tells investors. Commodities face another year of growing oversupply, specialties continue to manage an inconsistent backdrop, and agriculture presents a more mixed setup, the firm adds. BofA highlights that there are areas for optimism, with several possible catalysts for the stocks including PMI indicators shifting positive, rate cuts, and potential capacity rationalization in China. The firm cautions, however, that these catalysts are too new to rely on.
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Vertical Research
Buy
to
Hold
downgrade
$48
2026-01-07
Reason
Vertical Research
Price Target
$48
2026-01-07
downgrade
Buy
to
Hold
Reason
Vertical Research downgraded LyondellBasell to Hold from Buy with a $48 price target.
UBS
Sell
downgrade
$41 -> $38
2025-12-23
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$41 -> $38
2025-12-23
downgrade
Sell
Reason
UBS lowered the firm's price target on LyondellBasell to $38 from $41 and keeps a Sell rating on the shares.
About LYB
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a global, independent chemical company creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. The Company's segments include Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), and Technology. The O&P-Americas and O&P-EAI segments produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, and polypropylene. The I&D segment produces and markets propylene oxide (PO) and its derivatives, oxyfuels and related products, and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer (SM), and acetyls. The APS segment produces and markets compounding and solutions, such as polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors, and powders. The Technology segment develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
