Lyondellbasell Industries N.V.

Latest Results (26.10.2025):

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, showcasing solid performance with a net income of $115 million and robust cash generation. The company continues to execute its strategic initiatives to optimize its business portfolio and deliver value to shareholders.

Net Income and Earnings Per Share

In Q2 2025, LyondellBasell reported a net income of $115 million, translating to $0.34 per diluted share. Excluding identified items, the net income increased to $202 million and diluted earnings per share rose to $0.62.

EBITDA Performance

The company achieved an EBITDA of $606 million for the quarter, which rises to $715 million when excluding identified items, reflecting strong operational efficiency and disciplined financial management.

Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

LyondellBasell generated $351 million in cash from operating activities and returned $536 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company maintains a healthy liquidity position with $1.7 billion in cash and cash equivalents and $6.4 billion in available liquidity.

Strategic Initiatives

The company announced the planned sale of select European assets to optimize its business portfolio and deferred the construction of the Flex-2 project to preserve capital amid the cyclical downturn. Additionally, the expanded Cash Improvement Plan aims to achieve a $600 million run-rate for 2025 and an incremental $500 million into 2026.

Outlook for Upcoming Quarter

LyondellBasell expects improved North American integrated polyethylene margins in Q3 2025 due to completed maintenance and stronger domestic demand. In Europe, steady seasonal demand and favorable feedstock costs are anticipated to continue, supported by ongoing capacity rationalizations.