
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
LyondellBasell Industries is poised for a positive financial outlook due to potential improvements in the global macro environment, particularly in post-COVID China and Europe, which could lead to a significant increase in forward EBITDA to approximately $4.5 billion. The company's North American operations are benefiting from quarter-over-quarter improvements in olefins and polyolefins pricing and margins, alongside stronger export demand, contributing to a favorable supply-demand balance. Moreover, projections indicate stable pricing with the expectation of gains from higher industry operating rates, further enhancing the company’s overall financial health.
Bears say
LyondellBasell Industries is experiencing significant weakness in its Integrated & Derivatives (I&D) business, primarily due to stable yet oversupplied margins in oxyfuels and declining margins in other areas like styrene. The company's Olefins & Polymers North America (O&P-NA) segment reported a substantial 53% decline, largely attributed to lower ethylene margins and production downtime. Overall, the third-quarter outlook indicates that earnings are trending lower than typical seasonal levels, reflecting a challenging operating environment.
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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