LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Stock Forecast
LYB analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.15 / 5 from 20 analysts
- Price target
- $67.61 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +5.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 30, 2026 EPS estimate $2.70
- 52-week range
- $42.28 – $82.38
LYB analyst ratings
20 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
LYB price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
LYB earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.54 | $2.19 | $2.96 | $1.01 | +151.3% | 17 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.11 | $8.54 | $10.05 | $1.70 | +435.9% | 19 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.29 | $4.57 | $9.50 | $9.11 | −30.9% | 17 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
LYB revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $8.91B | $7.99B | $10.10B | +15.4% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $33.25B | $30.15B | $36.21B | +10.3% | 16 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $32.32B | $28.67B | $35.82B | −2.8% | 15 |
LYB EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
LYB revenue: reported and forecast
LYB EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.06 | $2.77 | $2.71 | $2.59 | $2.54 | −17.2% | 1 up · 8 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $8.61 | $9.26 | $9.25 | $9.12 | $9.11 | +5.8% | 0 up · 8 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.73 | $6.45 | $6.44 | $6.22 | $6.29 | −6.6% | 1 up · 5 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
LYB earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; LYB beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from LYB
20 analysts cover LyondellBasell; their consensus rating is hold (3.15 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $67.61, 5.6% above the latest close of $64.01. Analysts expect earnings of $9.11 per share for 2026, +435.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.29 per share on revenue of $32.3 billion. LyondellBasell beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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LYB forecast FAQ
What is LyondellBasell's price target?
The average analyst price target for LyondellBasell is $67.61, 5.6% above the latest close of $64.01.
Is LyondellBasell a buy, hold or sell?
Of 20 analysts covering LyondellBasell, 2 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 11 a hold, 1 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is LyondellBasell's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.11 per share for 2026 (range $8.54 to $10.05); for 2027 the estimate is $6.29.
What is LyondellBasell's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $33.3 billion, growth of 10.3%; for 2027 it is $32.3 billion.
When does LyondellBasell report earnings?
LyondellBasell is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 30, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.70.
Does LyondellBasell usually beat earnings estimates?
LyondellBasell reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.