LyondellBasell highlights Q1 earnings beat, shares track sector peers

By Julia Schmitt, Sector & Peer Group desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-26, 09:44.

LyondellBasell (NL0009434992) reported first-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings per share of $0.49, above the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.31 according to Zacks Research. The stock trades on the NYSE under the ticker LYB, with the latest closing price around $55.83 on June 25, 2026.

What the latest quarter shows

Zacks reports that LyondellBasell’s adjusted EPS of $0.49 represented an earnings surprise of around 60 percent versus the $0.31 consensus estimate, despite weaker top-line trends. Net income fell to $125 million or $0.38 per share in Q1 2026, down from $177 million or $0.54 per share a year earlier.

According to the same Zacks summary, sales declined 6.3 percent year-on-year, pressured by softer volumes and lower licensing activities in the company’s technology segment. Management expects tightening supply and selected disruptions to support pricing, demand and operating rates over the coming quarters, indicating a cautiously constructive view on the cycle. Zacks details the Q1 performance and guidance commentary.

Analyst view and share performance

In terms of analyst stance, LyondellBasell currently carries a Zacks Rank #2, corresponding to a Buy rating in their framework. The research house notes that the company’s shares have gained 27.8 percent over the past year, compared with a 16.7 percent rise in the broader chemicals industry tracked by Zacks. Another Zacks report underlines the positive earnings surprise and relative share performance.

TradingKey shows LyondellBasell closing at $55.83 on June 25, 2026, down 0.52 percent on the day, with an after-hours indication at $56.12. This places the stock in the mid-50 dollar range, with investors weighing the earnings beat against softer revenue and margin trends in some segments.

The business behind the stock

LyondellBasell is a global chemical group with activities across olefins and polyolefins, intermediates and derivatives, and refining, supplying materials into packaging, construction and automotive applications. Representative products include polyethylene and polypropylene resins used in films, containers and molded parts, as well as propylene oxide derivatives for foams and coatings.

Where the stock trades today

The LyondellBasell shares (NL0009434992) trade on the NYSE under the ticker LYB, with the last regular-session price at $55.83 as of 2026-06-25, 16:00 ET. After-hours indications show $56.12 per share on the same date, also in US dollars.

Disclaimer: This article provides factual information on the LyondellBasell shares and does not contain investment advice or individual recommendations. Figures and dates are based on sources cited in the text and may change over time.