LyondellBasell (LYB)
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-11-05
$61.63-2.11%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsChemicals - SpecialtySnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · LYB
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within materials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks LYB against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Materials names rated strong grew net income 63% of the time over the next year (vs 47% for the rest of the cohort, n=1960).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
LYB remains focused on commercial and operational agility in this dynamic market while continuing to execute the Cash Improvement Plan.
Stated in 7 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The company also repaid its €500 million note maturity in September as planned.” “With this momentum, we are increasing our cumulative target from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion by the end of 2026 and expect to generate an additional $500 million of cash relative to 2025 actuals," said Peter Vanacker, LYB Chief Executive Officer, "Diligent work by our team allowed the company to close the year with $3.4 billion of cas h and cash equivalents.”
“LYB remains focused on commercial and operational agility in this dynamic market while continuing to execute the Cash Improvement Plan.”
“The company is on target to deliver $500 million incremental cash through its Cash Improvement Plan by the end of 2026, driven primarily by fixed-cost reductions and lower capital expenditures.”
“2 Against this backdrop, the company's three-pillar strategy remains unchanged with continued focus on the Cash Improvement Plan and active portfolio management to reduce fixed costs, maintain discip…”
“LYB has increased the target for the Cash Improvement Plan from $1.1 billion to $1.3 billion by the end of 2026.”
“LYB is executing on its priorities and the Cash Improvement Plan remains on track to deliver on a $600 million target for 2025 3 and a minimum of $1.1 billion by the end of 2026.”
“The Cash Improvement Plan has been expanded and is targeting at least $1.1 billion in cash improvements over 2025 and 2026 to protect the balance sheet and support shareholder returns.”
We also took decisive actions with the divestment of select European assets and continued progress on our Cash Improvement Plan.
Stated in 4 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “We also took decisive actions with the divestment of select European assets and continued progress on our Cash Improvement Plan.” “STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS LYB reached an important milestone in its portfolio transformation with the completion of the sale of four European assets.”
“We also took decisive actions with the divestment of select European assets and continued progress on our Cash Improvement Plan.”
“We are leveraging the flexibility and resilience of our leaner structure by optimizing feedstocks, directing products to the most attractive markets and aligning operating rates with demand.
Stated in 5 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““We are leveraging the flexibility and resilience of our leaner structure by optimizing feedstocks, directing products to the most attractive markets and aligning operating rates with demand.” “We are leveraging the lowest delivered cost with advantaged assets in North America and passing through higher raw material costs in Europe to profitably serve local demand,” said Peter Vanacker, LyondellBasell Chief Executive Officer.”
The company's capital allocation priorities remain unchanged: safely operate and maintain assets, strengthen the balance sheet through disciplined deleveraging, maintain an attractive dividend and in…
Stated in 6 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “The company's capital allocation priorities remain unchanged: safely operate and maintain assets, strengthen the balance sheet through disciplined deleveraging, maintain an attractive dividend and invest selectively in opportunities that enhance long-term shareholder value.” “An investment-grade balance sheet remains foundational to the company's capital allocation strategy.”
Continue the Cash Improvement Plan through fixed-cost reductions, working-capital management and lower capital expenditures to strengthen cash generation.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.56x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated fragile grew net income 46% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=1429).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, the broad stock market, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
17 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by capital-allocation actions. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 50% of the time over the next year (vs 55% for the rest of the cohort, n=2453).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“To address ongoing macroeconomic volatility, LyondellBasell is announcing a $500 million Cash Improvement Plan focused on strengthening financial results.”
“STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS LYB reached an important milestone in its portfolio transformation with the completion of the sale of four European assets.”
“The company took another step in its portfolio transformation with regulatory approvals and the purchase agreement for the sale of four European assets.”
“The planned sale of four European assets repositions LYB to better serve global markets from a more cost-advantaged asset base.”
““We are leveraging the flexibility and resilience of our leaner structure by optimizing feedstocks, directing products to the most attractive markets and aligning operating rates with demand.”
“We are leveraging the lowest delivered cost with advantaged assets in North America and passing through higher raw material costs in Europe to profitably serve local demand,” said Peter Vanacker, Lyo…”
“The company's focus on operational and commercial excellence continues to drive results with the Channelview PO/TBA facility exceeding nameplate operating rates, the Hyperzone polyethylene plant deli…”
“The company is enhancing its market position by securing an award for a cost-advantaged feedstock allocation in the Middle East and reaching final investment decision to profitably expand its U.S. pr…”
“Amid these headwinds, LYB has remained strongly positioned, with a focus on cost-advantaged feedstocks, a robust balance sheet and a strong commitment to cash returns for shareholders.”
“The company's capital allocation priorities remain unchanged: safely operate and maintain assets, strengthen the balance sheet through disciplined deleveraging, maintain an attractive dividend and in…”
“LYB remains focused on strengthening its balance sheet through disciplined and balanced capital allocation and strong cash generation.”
“An investment-grade balance sheet remains foundational to the company's capital allocation strategy.”
“2 STRATEGY HIGHLIGHTS LYB continues to balance capital allocation between investment in the business and shareholder returns while prioritizing safe and reliable operations.”
“The company remains firmly committed to a balanced approach to capital allocation to ensure safe and reliable operations, disciplined growth and shareholder returns while maintaining an investment-gr…”
“The company remains committed to a disciplined capital allocation approach.”