LyondellBasell Industries Stock Rockets 7.3% With 5-Day Winning Streak
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) – a global chemical company producing polyolefins and refined fuels – hit a 5-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 7.3%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $1.6 Bil over the last 5 days and currently stands at $24 Bil.
Is this an opportunity or a trap? There are several things to fear in LYB stock given its overall Very Weak operating performance and financial condition. In addition, keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Very Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell LYB).
But here is the interesting part. You are reading about this 7.3% move after it happened. The market has already priced in the news. To catch the next winner before the headlines, you need predictive signals, not notifications. High Quality Portfolio is based on an architecture that includes such signals.
Returns vs S&P 500
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The following table summarizes the return for LYB stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | LYB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 7.3% | 0.9% |
| 1M (21D) | -2.2% | 10.0% |
| 3M (63D) | 54.9% | 4.2% |
| YTD 2026 | 75.3% | 5.6% |
| 2025 | -36.0% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | -17.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 20.7% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has LYB behaved after prior drops? See LYB Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 29 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 12 |
| 4D | 6 | 12 |
| 5D | 3 | 2 |
| 6D | 0 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 0 | 3 |
| Total >=3 D | 35 | 29 |
Key Financials for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $33.4 Bil | $30.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.9 Bil | $831.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.4 Bil | $-745.0 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ3 | 2025 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.7 Bil | $7.1 Bil |
| Operating Income | $471.0 Mil | $-71.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $-892.0 Mil | $-142.0 Mil |
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