LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LYB|Basic Materials|Specialty Chemicals|$76.01|P/E 96.2|MCap 22.9B|NYSE

Last update: Mar 25, 2026 at 04:53

About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a leading global chemical company that develops, manufactures, and markets polymers, chemicals, and related solutions. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company produces polyethylene, polypropylene, and olefins through its Olefins and Polyolefins segments operating across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and International markets. Its Intermediates and Derivatives segment manufactures propylene oxide, oxyfuels, and specialty chemicals used in polyurethanes, coatings, and other applications. The Advanced Polymer Solutions segment offers compounding, engineered plastics, and specialty materials for automotive, packaging, and industrial uses. LyondellBasell also operates a refining business processing crude oil into gasoline and distillates, and maintains a Technology segment that develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies and catalysts. The company's products serve diverse end-markets including food and beverage packaging, transportation, healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure, with a strategic focus on circular and low-carbon solutions to support sustainable living.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

6.75%

Annual Dividend

$4.80

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

1146.81%

FCF Payout Ratio

459.38%

Stock Price

$76.01

52-Week Range

$41.58 – $77.36

Dividend Health Score

Warning

Dividend Health Assessment

LYB's dividend shows several warning signs. Strengths include a 1.8x current ratio & 11+ yrs dividend streak. Areas of concern: 1146.8% earnings payout ratio & 459.4% fcf payout ratio. The dividend has been growing at a 5.35% 5-year CAGR.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Payout & Coverage

Danger

Earnings Payout Ratio

1146.8%Danger

FCF Payout Ratio

459.4%Danger

CFO Payout Ratio

174.1%Danger

Interest Coverage

-0.5xDanger

Balance Sheet

Caution

Net Debt / Total Assets

32.9%Caution

Current Ratio

1.8xSafe

Debt-to-Equity

144.2Caution

Profitability

Danger

Return on Equity

-7.0%Danger

Operating Margin

-0.9%Danger

Gross Margin

4.7%Danger

Profit Margin Stability

VolatileWarning

Dividend Track Record

Safe

11+ yrsVery Safe

NoneVery Safe

5.3%Safe

Mostly StableCaution

Dividend History (2016–2025)

LYB annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

LYB earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

March 2, 2026

Next Payment Date

March 9, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-14.47%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

5.35%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

6.01%

3-Year Total Growth

-37.43%

5-Year Total Growth

29.76%

10-Year Total Growth

79.28%

Income Calculator

LYB Dividend Calculator

Number of Shares

Total Investment

$7,601.00

Annual Income

$480.00

Quarterly Income

$120.00

Monthly Income

$40.00

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LYB's current dividend yield?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) currently has a dividend yield of 6.75%, based on a stock price of $76.01 and an annual dividend of $4.80.

When is LYB's next dividend payment date?

LYB's next ex-dividend date is 2026-03-02 and the next payment date is 2026-03-09. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.

How much does LYB pay in dividends per year?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. paid $5.45 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.

Has LYB been increasing its dividend?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 5.35% and a 10-year CAGR of 6.01%.

Is LYB's dividend safe?

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a payout ratio of 1146.81%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 459.38%. The payout ratio is above 100%, which may indicate the company is paying more in dividends than it earns. This could be unsustainable long-term.

How is LYB's Dividend Health Score calculated?

The Dividend Health Score evaluates LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (40%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (20%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for basic materials companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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