MAI Capital Management Sells 8,028 Shares of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. $LYB

MAI Capital Management trimmed its position in shares of LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) by 88.2% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,070 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock after selling 8,028 shares during the period. MAI Capital Management’s holdings in LyondellBasell Industries were worth $52,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of LYB. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. boosted its stake in shares of LyondellBasell Industries by 62.2% during the 2nd quarter. Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. now owns 42,321 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock worth $2,583,000 after acquiring an additional 16,234 shares during the period. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC raised its stake in LyondellBasell Industries by 375.1% in the 2nd quarter. Kingsview Wealth Management LLC now owns 18,007 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $1,042,000 after acquiring an additional 14,217 shares during the period. Hosking Partners LLP raised its stake in LyondellBasell Industries by 33.3% in the 3rd quarter. Hosking Partners LLP now owns 595,587 shares of the specialty chemicals company’s stock valued at $29,208,000 after acquiring an additional 148,673 shares during the period. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in LyondellBasell Industries during the 2nd quarter valued at $280,000,000. Finally, Wealthedge Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in LyondellBasell Industries during the second quarter worth $2,192,000. Institutional investors own 71.20% of the company’s stock.

LyondellBasell Industries Price Performance

Shares of LyondellBasell Industries stock opened at $67.26 on Friday. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a twelve month low of $41.58 and a twelve month high of $78.41. The company has a quick ratio of 1.20, a current ratio of 1.77 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.20. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $52.86 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $49.80. The stock has a market capitalization of $21.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of -28.87, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.59 and a beta of 0.64.

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) last announced its earnings results on Friday, January 30th. The specialty chemicals company reported ($0.26) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.18 by ($0.44). LyondellBasell Industries had a positive return on equity of 4.93% and a negative net margin of 2.46%.The business had revenue of $7.09 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.82 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.75 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter was down 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts forecast that LyondellBasell Industries N.V. will post 6.31 EPS for the current year.

LyondellBasell Industries Cuts Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 9th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 2nd will be paid a dividend of $0.69 per share. This represents a $2.76 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 2nd. LyondellBasell Industries’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is -118.45%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on LYB shares. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “sell” rating on shares of LyondellBasell Industries in a research report on Monday, February 2nd. BMO Capital Markets upgraded shares of LyondellBasell Industries from an “underperform” rating to a “market perform” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $38.00 to $68.00 in a research report on Thursday. Bank of America reduced their price objective on LyondellBasell Industries from $52.00 to $46.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 8th. Jefferies Financial Group lowered their target price on LyondellBasell Industries from $50.00 to $46.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Zacks Research raised LyondellBasell Industries from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seventeen have issued a Hold rating and four have assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $54.00.

LyondellBasell Industries News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting LyondellBasell Industries this week:

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets upgraded LYB from underperform to market perform and lifted its price target from $38 to $68, a move that sparked intraday buying and helped lift the stock. LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Shares Up 7% on Analyst Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: KeyBanc turned bullish and set a $73 target, citing commodity tailwinds that improve margins — another credible shop increasing investor confidence. KeyBanc Turns Bullish on LyondellBasell
• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp reiterated an Overweight view and published updated EPS profiles (Q1-Q4 and FY2026/FY2027 estimates), raising near-term and full-year expectations — this lifts model-driven buy-side interest. MarketBeat: KeyCorp estimates for LYB
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst/commentary pieces argue geopolitical supply shocks (e.g., Iran tensions) and U.S. feedstock economics create a structural margin advantage for ethane-based producers like LYB — a multi-quarter catalyst if sustained. LyondellBasell: The Iran Crisis Could Be The Catalyst This Beaten-Down Chemical Giant Needs
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum/technical factors — Zacks and market commentary flagged higher-than-average volume and earnings-estimate revisions as drivers of the recent move; these can amplify short-term gains but are not fundamental changes. Zacks: LYB Moves Higher — Will This Strength Last?
• Negative Sentiment: Near-term fundamentals remain uneven: LYB reported a Q4 EPS miss and has cut its dividend, with revenue down year-over-year and a negative net margin — reminders of cyclicality and execution risk if commodity tailwinds fade. MarketBeat: LYB earnings and financials

LyondellBasell Industries Profile

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) is a global chemical company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers. Through its extensive portfolio, the company supplies raw materials for a wide range of end markets, including packaging, automotive, construction, electronics and consumer goods. By combining proprietary process technologies with expertise in catalysts, LyondellBasell aims to deliver value-added solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability.

The company’s integrated operations encompass the manufacture of olefins and polyolefins, advanced polymer products, chemical intermediates and refining activities.