LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB), headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates as a chemical company. Valued at $17.2 billion by market cap, the company manufactures plastic, chemical, and fuel products. It offers products for the manufacturing of personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, construction materials, automotive, and more.
Shares of this global leader in developing and supplying materials have considerably underperformed the broader market over the past year. LYB has declined 45.5% over this time frame, while the broader S&P 500 Index ($SPX) has rallied nearly 16.1%. In 2025, LYB stock is down 28.7%, compared to the SPX’s 9.7% rise on a YTD basis.
