LyondellBasell price target cut by Citi, shares trade below consensus

By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-25, 15:50.

LyondellBasell (NL0009434992) stays in analyst focus this week after Citigroup reduced its price target while maintaining a Buy recommendation, according to MarketScreener data. The stock trades on the NYSE and currently changes hands clearly below the refreshed target range.

What Citigroup changed

Citigroup lowered its price target for LyondellBasell Industries to 67 US dollars from 80 US dollars on June 24, keeping its rating at Buy, as reported by MarketScreener data. MarketScreener’s Citigroup update shows the cut comes as part of a broader review of the chemicals sector.

The adjustment places Citi’s target modestly above the current consensus but still represents a marked reduction versus its previous view. The decision underscores a more cautious stance on margin and demand trends in basic chemicals, while the Buy rating signals continued conviction in LyondellBasell’s cash generation and dividend profile.

How the consensus looks now

Across the wider analyst community, the average target price for LyondellBasell now sits around 63 US dollars per share, based on MarketScreener’s consensus compilation. MarketScreener’s consensus page highlights that the stock’s consensus still implies upside from the latest close.

The consensus distribution combines several Buy and Hold ratings, reflecting a mixed but generally constructive view on the chemicals group. Yield remains a central element of the investment case, with some houses emphasizing LyondellBasell’s dividend and disciplined capital allocation despite a more volatile macro backdrop for petrochemical demand.

The business behind the stock

LyondellBasell generates its revenue largely from producing polyolefins such as polyethylene and polypropylene, as well as advanced chemicals used in refining and specialty applications. The group’s plastics and chemicals feed into packaging, automotive components and construction materials worldwide, providing diversified end-market exposure.

Where the stock trades today

The LyondellBasell shares (NL0009434992) last traded on the NYSE at around 56.10 US dollars, based on delayed quote data as of 2026-06-24, 21:30. The price level reflects a modest decline versus the prior session and leaves the stock below the average analyst target range.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not contain investment advice, buy or sell recommendations, or individual financial guidance. All data are based on sources deemed reliable at the time of publication but may change without notice.