LyondellBasell Industries is a global leader in the production of specialty chemicals, polymers, and advanced materials. The company operates multiple manufacturing facilities worldwide, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative solutions that enhance the performance of various products across diverse industries, including packaging, automotive, construction, and consumer goods. LyondellBasell is committed to sustainable practices and is involved in recycling initiatives to promote a circular economy. Through its extensive portfolio of products, the company plays a vital role in improving everyday life while providing essential materials that support modern manufacturing processes. Read More
On February 23, 2026, LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) stands at a critical crossroads. Once celebrated as a high-yield dividend powerhouse of the petrochemical sector, the company has spent the early months of 2026 aggressively restructuring its identity. Today’s market developments—including a major recalibration of its 2030 sustainability targets and a significant shift in capital allocation—signal a [...]
HOUSTON, Feb. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE:LYB) today announced updates to its 2030 climate and circularity goals amid the need for disciplined capital allocation, evolving market conditions and regulatory developments. The goals remain ambitious, while balancing the need to adjust for near-term achievability. The company’s three-pillared strategy remains unchanged: growing and upgrading the core, building a profitable circular and low-carbon business, and stepping up performance and culture. To ensure alignment with the strategy and reflect the realities of today’s operating environment, the updated goals are as follows:
HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, today announced that Agustin Izquierdo, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the 2026 Bank of America Global Agriculture and Materials Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 9:45 a.m. EST.
As of February 20, 2026, the global chemical industry remains caught in a complex web of cyclical downturns and structural transformations. At the center of this narrative is AdvanSix Inc. (NYSE: ASIX), a leading integrated manufacturer of essential chemistry products. Once a steady performer in the post-pandemic recovery, AdvanSix has spent much of the last [...]
Date: February 20, 2026 Introduction As the global petrochemical industry navigates one of its most challenging cyclical troughs in a decade, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) stands as a company in the midst of a profound identity shift. Long regarded as a "cash cow" of the plastics world, the Houston and London-based giant is currently [...]
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) shares are down during Friday's premarket session following the company's announcement of a significant dividend reduction.
HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, representing a $0.68 per share reduction from the company’s fourth quarter 2025 dividend. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on March 9, 2026, with an ex-dividend and record date of March 2, 2026.
HOUSTON and LONDON, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025. Comparisons with the prior quarter, fourth quarter 2024 and full year 2024 are available in the following table:
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As of today, January 23, 2026, the materials science sector stands at a critical crossroads. For industry giant Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW), the last 24 months have been defined by a "lower-for-longer" demand environment that has tested the limits of its lean operating model. Headquartered in Midland, Michigan, Dow is not just a chemicals producer; [...]
