LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

LyondellBasell cut its dividend to 69 cents per share, but Q3 cash flow shows it's well covered, even as unconfirmed reports of a $14 billion Shell asset acquisition raise debt concerns.

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) reported third-quarter EBITDA of $1.5 billion and earnings of $2.54 per diluted share, excluding identified items, as record results in its Intermediates and Derivatives business partly offset weaker polymer pricing. Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanacker said t

Record I&D segment profitability and $320.5M refinery sale drive cash generation.

EBITDA surged to $2.1 billion as Middle East disruptions boosted margins.

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) said second-quarter earnings and margins improved sharply as disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict tightened petrochemical supply, altered trade flows and supported pricing across several of its businesses. Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanacker said the

Dow's global footprint clashes with negative cash flow, while LyondellBasell generates positive free cash despite a steeper revenue decline.

LyondellBasell (LYB) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript