LyondellBasell (LYB) Stock Reversal Signals Potential Recovery with $29.5B Revenue Forecast for FY2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 15 2026
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Source: CNBC
- Price Reversal Signal: LyondellBasell's stock has closed above the 150-day moving average for the first time in nearly 15 months, indicating a potential bearish-to-bullish reversal, despite a 55% decline since May 2022, reflecting market caution regarding its future.
- Revenue Stability Forecast: The projected revenue for FY2026 is approximately $29.5 billion, significantly down from peak levels in 2022, yet indicating some stabilization and reflecting market expectations for a recovery in chemical demand.
- Earnings Improvement Outlook: The forecasted adjusted earnings per share of $3.32 for FY2026 represents an 82% decline from peak EPS in FY2021, but achieving this would signify nearly 48% year-over-year growth, showcasing potential recovery in profitability.
- Rising Dividend Yield: LyondellBasell's dividend yield has surged to the highest level in the S&P 500, exceeding 10%, although concerns about sustainability remain, which may attract income-focused investors to step in.
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: 50.860
Low
36.00
Averages
47.29
High
57.00
Current: 50.860
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.
