B of A Securities Rates LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) sell
B of A Securities maintains its sell rating on LyondellBasell with a $48 price target, a 8.83% downside from the current price.
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B of A Securities rated LyondellBasell Industries N.V. ($LYB) "sell" with a $48 price target on June 30, 2026.
Since the rating, $LYB is up 3.7% after 1 week, up 14.8% after 1 month and up 22.8% to date (from the $52.11 close on Jun 30, 2026).
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LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Key Points
- B of A Securities reiterated its sell rating on LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) with a price target of $48 on June 30, 2026.
- B of A Securities's $48 price target implies 8.83% downside from LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s ($LYB) current $52.65 share price.
- Shares of LyondellBasell traded at $53.62 on Tuesday, with a market cap of about $17.99 billion and a forward P/E ratio of 7.47.
- Recent insider activity shows multiple sales on May 22, 2026, while analysts maintain varied ratings from sell to buy.
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On June 30, 2026, B of A Securities reiterated its sell rating for LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB), setting a price target of $48. This comes as the company's shares traded at around $53.62 on Tuesday.
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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Stock Down 15.0%
Shares of NYSE:LYB traded near $53.62 on Tuesday. LyondellBasell has a market cap of approximately $17.99 billion, with a forward P/E ratio of 7.47. The stock has a 52-week low of $41.58 and a high of $83.94. Its 50-day moving average is $68.30, while the 200-day moving average stands at $57.33. The company has a current ratio of 1.54 and a quick ratio of 0.82, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 141.24.
$LYB price target
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Recent Earnings
LyondellBasell reported revenue of $29.67 billion, showing a revenue decline of 6.3%. The company's net margin is -2.69%, and its return on equity is -6.01%. The next earnings report is expected on July 31, 2026.
Dividend
LyondellBasell offers an annual dividend rate of $4.12, yielding 7.39%. The dividend payout ratio is relatively low at 11.47%.
Insider Buying and Selling at LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Recent insider transactions on May 22, 2026, included several sales by insiders such as Virginia Kamsky and Robin W.T. Buchanan, each selling shares at an average price of $69.72. These transactions were not part of a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On June 30, 2026, B of A Securities maintained its sell rating with a $48 price target. Citigroup recently maintained a buy rating with a $67 target on June 24, 2026. Wells Fargo upgraded its rating to buy with a $98 target on May 28, 2026. Overall, the consensus recommendation is to hold, with an average target price of $79.59 based on 17 analyst opinions.
About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a leading chemical company operating globally. It produces and markets a wide range of chemicals and polymers, including olefins and polyolefins, intermediates, and derivatives. The company serves various industries such as automotive, packaging, and construction. Under the leadership of CEO Peter Z. E. Vanacker, LyondellBasell employs nearly 19,000 people worldwide.
Bottom Line
B of A Securities' reiteration of a sell rating on LyondellBasell reflects ongoing challenges in the chemical sector. Investors watch analyst ratings closely as they provide insight into market sentiment. However, it's important to remember that these ratings are based on past performance and projections, and actual outcomes can differ.
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