LYB LyondellBasell Industries NV
Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
63.98
+2.12%
About the company
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins and co-products, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer and acetyls. It also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and engineered composites and colors. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.
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Dividend deep dive
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) operates in the Specialty Chemicals sector. The company offers a current dividend yield of 6.97%, which is above its 5-year average yield of 6.05% and falls within its 5-year yield range of 4.61% to 9.43%. The dividend safety status is rated as "watch." LYB is categorized as a Challenger in the CCC dividend tier, reflecting 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The Chowder Number stands at 12.4, surpassing the 8.0 threshold.
Dividend history
LyondellBasell has a track record of increasing its dividend for 5 consecutive years, earning it a Challenger designation. The 3-year dividend CAGR is 4.81%, while the 5-year dividend CAGR is 5.46%. Annual dividends per share have progressed from $2.80 in 2014 to $5.36 in 2024. Historical payouts include $3.40 in 2016, $4.20 in 2019, $4.52 in 2021, and $5.00 in 2023. The company has a projected dividend of $5.48 per share for 2025.
Dividend safety
The dividend payout ratio for LyondellBasell Industries NV is not available in the provided data, and the company reported a negative EPS of -$2.12. Leverage indicators include a debt-to-equity ratio of 141.24%.
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