5-Day Rally Sends LyondellBasell Industries Stock Up 16%
LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 16% return. The company has gained about $2.2 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $16 Bil. The stock remains 29.1% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 15.8% for the S&P 500.
LyondellBasell’s recent streak was ignited by a robust Q3 earnings beat, delivering $1.01 EPS against estimates. Investors also cheered the impending $1.37 quarterly dividend, boasting an attractive 11.1% annualized yield, alongside anticipation surrounding the CFO’s upcoming presentation at the Goldman Sachs Industrials and Materials Conference.
What is the point? Momentum often precedes conviction. A multi-day win streak can signal growing investor confidence or spark follow-on buying. Tracking such trends can help you ride the strength, or prepare for a well-timed entry if momentum fades. Our take: There is a lot 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 (see Buy or Sell LYB).
For quick background, LYB provides olefins, polyolefins, engineered plastics, and refined fuels internationally, producing polyethylene, polypropylene compounds, composites, colors, powders, gasoline, and distillates from varied crude oils.
Comparing LYB Stock Returns With The S&P 500
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 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 15.9% | 4.2% |
| 1M (21D) | 5.5% | -1.1% |
| 3M (63D) | -12.5% | 5.5% |
| YTD 2025 | -29.1% | 15.8% |
| 2024 | -17.4% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 20.7% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -1.0% | -19.4% |
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 127 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 4 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 69 | 2 |
| 4D | 9 | 2 |
| 5D | 46 | 0 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 1 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 127 | 4 |
Key Financials for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $41.1 Bil | $40.3 Bil |
| Operating Income | $3.6 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $2.1 Bil | $1.4 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ1 | 2025 FQ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $7.7 Bil | $7.7 Bil |
| Operating Income | $114.0 Mil | $317.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $175.0 Mil | $114.0 Mil |
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