What to Expect From LyondellBasell Industries’ Q2 2026 Earnings Report

With a market cap of $20.1 billion, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is one of the world's largest chemical and plastics manufacturers, producing materials used in packaging, automotive, construction, consumer goods, healthcare, and industrial applications. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with global manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia.

LYB is gearing up to announce its second-quarter results before the market opens on Friday, July 31. Ahead of the event, analysts expect LYB to deliver a non-GAAP profit of $3.56 per share, up 474.2% from $0.62 per share reported in the year-ago quarter. While the company has exceeded Street estimates on the bottom line twice over the past four quarters, it has missed projections on two other occasions.

For the current fiscal 2026, analysts project the chemical giant to deliver a non-GAAP EPS of $8.73, up 413.5% from 1.70 in fiscal 2025.

LYB stock prices have tanked 4.7% over the past 52 weeks, notably underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 18.9% returns and the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLB) 10.6% rise during the same time frame.

On Jul. 7, LyondellBasell shares rose 3.1% after the company unveiled a new sustainable packaging solution for Mondelez International, Inc.’s (MDLZ) Marabou chocolate bars. Developed with partners including Amcor and Taghleef Industries, the packaging uses LYB's recycled-content polymers and highlights the company's expanding circular plastics business and long-term chemical recycling strategy.

Analysts remain cautiously upbeat about the stock’s prospects. LyondellBasell has a consensus “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Of the 20 analysts covering the stock, opinions include six “Strong Buys,” two “Moderate Buys,” nine “Holds,” one “Moderate Sell,” and two “Strong Sells.” Its mean price target of $67.40 suggests an 8.2% upside potential from current price levels.