
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
LyondellBasell Industries is positioned for a positive financial outlook, particularly with the potential for forward EBITDA to increase to approximately $4.5 billion due to anticipated improvements in global macroeconomic conditions, especially in post-COVID China and Europe. The company has reported quarter-over-quarter enhancements in pricing and margins within its Olefins and Polyolefins segment in North America, alongside stronger export demand. Additionally, the expectation of stable pricing coupled with gains from higher industry operating rates further underscores the potential for improved financial performance.
Bears say
LyondellBasell Industries is experiencing significant Q/Q weaknesses in its industrial and chemicals (I&D) segment, with stable but oversupplied margins in oxyfuels and reduced margins in styrene contributing to overall declines. The company's Olefins and Polyolefins North America (O&P-NA) division reported a 53% drop, predominantly due to lower ethylene margins combined with the effects of operational downtime. Looking ahead to the third quarter, earnings are projected to trend lower compared to typical seasonal levels, indicating a concerning outlook for the company’s financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of LyondellBasell Industries and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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