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EBITDA surged to $2.1 billion as Middle East disruptions boosted margins.

LyondellBasell says Middle East polyethylene outages may support margins beyond the near term as cost cuts and North American assets sharpen operating leverage.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$9,177 million and net income to US$558 million, alongside materially higher earnings per share versus a year earlier. The company’s margin improvement was helped by supply disruptions in Middle Eastern polyethylene capacity, allowing LyondellBasell to benefit from tighter markets while it continued portfolio streamlining and cost-cutting efforts. We’ll now examine how this sharp...

Strong operational performance and strategic divestitures drive record margins, despite Middle East supply disruptions and planned maintenance headwinds.

Moby summary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) said second-quarter earnings and margins improved sharply as disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict tightened petrochemical supply, altered trade flows and supported pricing across several of its businesses. Chief Executive Officer Peter Vanacker said the

LyondellBasell topped Q2 earnings and sales estimates as solid margins, higher operating rates and supply disruptions lifted results despite market volatility.

Although the revenue and EPS for LyondellBasell (LYB) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

LyondellBasell (LYB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +20.79% and +3.11%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Huntsman (HUN) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -100.00% and +7.56%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

LyondellBasell heads into Q2 earnings with tighter petrochemical supply, stronger pricing and a Bayport restart expected to support margins and profitability.

LyondellBasell (LYB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

LyondellBasell Industries is ready to release its second-quarter results by the end of the month, and Wall Street projects a notable triple-digit rise in earnings.

While DOW is expected to have benefited from its cost and productivity actions, soft demand in certain markets is likely to have hurt its Q2 performance.

LyondellBasell Industries recently completed the sale of selected European olefins and polyolefins assets to AEQUITA and reported Q1 2026 earnings of US$0.49 per share, exceeding analyst expectations and marking a 48% year-over-year increase. These results, alongside sharply higher Q2 earnings estimates and a top Zacks ranking, highlight rising confidence in the company’s efforts to reshape its portfolio and earnings base. We’ll now examine how the stronger-than-expected earnings and...

Q2 earnings estimates keep rising, led by Energy and Tech, with Dow, LyondellBasell and Methanex seeing major EPS estimate upgrades.

Total Q2 earnings for the S&P 500 index are currently expected to be up +21.8% from the same period last year on +10.9% higher revenues, with 11 of the 16 Zacks sectors expected to enjoy positive earnings growth.

Dow, LyondellBasell Industries, Methanex have been highlighted in this Earnings Trends article.

As we wade closer to the 2026 Q2 earnings season, the overall earnings picture remains strong and broad-based, with the recent 2026 Q1 cycle aligning nicely with the positive trend.

Energy and Tech lift Q1 earnings outlook as DOW, LYB and MEOH see sharp Q2 estimate increases tied to rising energy prices.

The overall earnings picture continues to be of all-around strength and a steadily improving outlook, with the Tech and Energy sectors providing big support.

LyondellBasell (LYB) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) is one of the 10 Best European Stocks That Beat Earnings Estimates to Buy. On May 1, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of 49c versus 28c consensus and revenue of $7.2B compared to $7.37B expected. CEO Peter Vanacker said results reflect “operational discipline and commercial execution,” while […]

LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) reports a nearly 50% EBITDA improvement, driven by strategic asset sales and operational excellence, despite geopolitical disruptions.

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) put first quarter 2026 results in focus, with sales of US$7,197 million and net income of US$123 million, prompting investors to reassess earnings quality and stock valuation. See our latest analysis for LyondellBasell Industries. The first quarter release appears to have been a key driver of recent momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 53.04% and a year to date share price gain of 68.93%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of a 7.33%...

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) reported first-quarter results that reflected a sharp improvement in petrochemical market conditions late in the quarter, while management emphasized that the ongoing Middle East conflict has “materially disrupted global energy and petrochemicals markets” and is

Moby summary of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s Q1 2026 earnings call

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for LyondellBasell (LYB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

LyondellBasell tops earnings estimates despite lower sales, as tighter markets, pricing gains and supply constraints shape a mixed Q1 performance.

LyondellBasell (LYB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +60.50% and -4.24%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?