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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.

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

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 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.

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.

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.

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) 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

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?