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LyondellBasell Industries N.V.: Business Overview, Financials & Competitive Analysis

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Shares are trading approximately 40.2% below internal fair value estimates, suggesting potential upside despite near-term cyclical headwinds. Analysts predict significant earnings decline with cautious sentiment reflecting ongoing challenges in the chemicals sector. 2024 revenue declined 1.96% to $40.30 billion with earnings falling 35.74% to $1.35 billion. However, strategic growth.

What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s industry? LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (lyondellbasell.com) operates in Chemicals & Petrochemicals. AskCyborg classifies LyondellBasell Industries N.V. under Chemicals & Petrochemicals in its company registry.

LyondellBasell is a global chemical company operating across the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally, with six operating segments including Olefins...

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Shares are trading approximately 40.2% below internal fair value estimates, suggesting potential upside despite near-term...

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Overview

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LyondellBasell is a global chemical company operating across the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally, with six operating segments including Olefins and Polyolefins, Intermediates and Derivatives, Advanced Polymer Solutions, Refining, and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins, polyolefins, polyethylene, and polypropylene for food packaging, automotive, and construction applications.

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As one of the world's largest polymer producers and a leader in polyolefin technologies, LyondellBasell is advancing circular and low-carbon solutions. The company is executing major capital projects including a joint venture with Sipchem in Saudi Arabia for a 1.5 million metric ton ethylene cracker with potential startup as early as 2031, and is constructing MoReTec-1, its first commercial-scale chemical recycling facility.

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LyondellBasell is a major global chemicals and plastics producer central to supply chains for packaging, construction, automotive, and consumer goods. The company competes with major diversified chemical producers and specialty polymer manufacturers globally. Key competitors include Dow Chemical, BASF, Sabic, and Exxon Mobil's chemical divisions in polyolefins and intermediates segments.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates in Chemicals & Petrochemicals.

Key facts

Founded: 2009 · Headquarters: Houston, Texas · Revenue: $40.3B · Market cap: $27.1B

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  • Management described the current environment as the deepest and longest downturn with elevated market uncertainty potentially prolonged by volatile trade policies.
  • Analysts expect 78.2% EPS growth in fiscal 2026 to $3.03, though recent earnings surprise history has been disappointing with misses in 3 of last 4 quarters.
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  • February 2026LYB participating in PLASTINDIA 2026 exhibition showcasing advanced polymer solutions and sustainable technologies for regional growth
  • January 2026Q4 2025 results reported with adjusted EBITDA declining 39.3% year-over-year to $417 million amid weak demand and higher feedstock costs
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What does LyondellBasell Industries N.V. do?+
LyondellBasell is a global chemical company operating across the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally, with six operating segments including Olefins...
What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s Cyborg Score?+
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Polyolefins, Chemicals & Polymers, Petrochemicals, Chemical Products. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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