Ex-Dividend Alert: Element Solutions, LyondellBasell Industries, and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Dates: On December 1, 2025, Element Solutions Inc (ESI), LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB), and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd (ZIM) will trade ex-dividend, with respective dividends of $0.08, $1.37, and $0.31 scheduled for payment on December 15 and December 8, 2025.
Expected Stock Price Adjustments: Following the ex-dividend date, ESI is expected to open 0.31% lower, LYB 2.83% lower, and ZIM 1.57% lower, based on their recent stock prices.
Dividend Yield Estimates: The estimated annualized yields for the upcoming dividends are 1.24% for Element Solutions Inc, 11.32% for LyondellBasell Industries NV, and 6.29% for ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd, indicating varying levels of dividend stability.
Current Trading Performance: As of the latest trading session, Element Solutions Inc shares are flat, while LyondellBasell Industries NV shares have increased by about 3%, and ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Ltd shares are up approximately 1%.
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Analyst Views on LYB
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
1 Buy
11 Hold
3 Sell
Hold
Current: 49.950
Low
36.00
Averages
47.29
High
57.00
Current: 49.950
Low
36.00
Averages
47.29
High
57.00
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.
LyondellBasell Q4 2025 Earnings Call Insights
- Exceptional Safety Performance: LyondellBasell achieved its safest year in 2025 with a record-low incident rate despite significant maintenance activities, demonstrating the company's operational capability and commitment to employee safety in challenging market conditions.
- Value Enhancement Program Progress: The company reported $1.1 billion in recurring annual EBITDA for 2025, with a target of $1.5 billion by 2028, indicating ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and profitability, particularly through cost advantages in the Middle East.
- Strong Cash Flow Management: The CFO noted that LyondellBasell generated $2.3 billion in cash from operations in 2025, maintaining a cash conversion ratio of 95%, and exceeded its cash conservation goal by $200 million, showcasing robust financial flexibility and resilience against market fluctuations.
- Cautious Future Outlook: Management anticipates an additional $500 million cash improvement in 2026 and plans to limit capital expenditures to $1.2 billion, emphasizing a focus on immediately profitable projects to ensure long-term value creation amid ongoing market downturns.
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LyondellBasell Reports Q4 2025 Results Exceeding Revenue Expectations
- Revenue Exceeds Expectations: LyondellBasell reported fourth-quarter sales and other operating revenues of $7.091 billion, surpassing analyst expectations of $6.799 billion, although this represents a decline from $7.808 billion a year earlier, indicating resilience amid market challenges.
- Adjusted EPS Decline: The company posted an adjusted diluted loss per share of $(0.26), falling short of the $0.13 analyst estimate, reflecting pressure on profits from higher NGL feedstock and natural gas costs, which impacted investor confidence.
- Significant Yearly Decline: For the full year 2025, LyondellBasell reported a net loss of $738 million, or $(2.34) per diluted share, a stark contrast to the net income of $1.367 billion in 2024, highlighting the substantial impact of global trade disruptions and falling oil prices on performance.
- Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns: In 2025, LyondellBasell generated $2.262 billion in net cash from operating activities with a 95% cash conversion rate, while returning $1.965 billion to shareholders, demonstrating strong cash generation capabilities even in adverse conditions.
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