Lyondellbasell Industries Stock News

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LyondellBasell faces a more structural than cyclical downturn as Chinese capacity additions and below-cost operations for non-economic reasons prolong oversupply in key petrochemical markets, pressuring revenues for several years. A declining oil-to-gas price ratio is eroding LyondellBasell's feedstock cost advantage, and the outlook for oil and gas prices suggests further gross margin pressure...

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LyondellBasell is rated Hold due to elevated recession risk, unsustainable dividend, and uncertain cycle timing. Q3 results showed stabilization with adjusted EBITDA of $835M, but significant impairments and weak segments persist. Dividend yield stands at 12.5%, but negative FCF and management commentary signal a likely cut within two quarters.

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LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) faces deteriorating financials and segment declines, raising concerns about dividend sustainability despite management's commitment. Q3 saw double-digit sales and EPS declines year-over-year, with all five segments posting weaker results and significant impairment charges. LYB's current near-13% dividend yield signals elevated risk; rising leverage (net debt/EBIT...

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