Houston, Texas-based LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is one of the leading plastics, chemical and refining companies globally. Its products are used in electronics, automotive parts, packaging, construction materials and biofuels. With a market cap of $26.9 billion, LyondellBasell’s operations span North America, Europe, Indo-Pacific, and internationally.
LyondellBasell has substantially lagged behind the broader market over the past year. LYB stock prices have plunged 12.9% on a YTD basis and 13.5% over the past 52-week period, underperforming the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 24.7% gains in 2024 and 31.1% returns over the past year.
