
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
LyondellBasell Industries is poised for strong financial growth, with projected forward EBITDA of approximately $4.5 billion, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions in post-COVID China and Europe, moderate feedstock prices, and a tight supply-demand balance. The company has indicated positive quarter-over-quarter improvements in olefins and polyolefins (O&P) pricing and margins, as well as increased export demand, enhancing its revenue prospects. With a significant portion of production generated from North American operations, LyondellBasell stands to benefit from higher industry operating rates contributing to its overall performance.
Bears say
LyondellBasell Industries is experiencing significant challenges, with its Olefins and Polyolefins North America (O&P-NA) segment reporting a 53% decline primarily due to lower ethylene margins and operational downtime. Additionally, the company's industrial and derivatives segment is facing quarterly weakness, marked by stable, yet oversupplied margins in oxyfuels and declining margins in styrene. Overall, the outlook for the third quarter suggests that earnings are trending lower compared to typical seasonal performance, indicating potential ongoing financial strain for the company.
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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