Why LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s (LYB) Stock Is Down 6.28%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
July 31, 2026
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Avoid the stress of overpaying for a stock or missing an opportunity by using the right tools and insights to evaluate LyondellBasell Industries N.V. before investing.

In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price such as:

  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s current stock price and volume
  • Why LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for LYB from analysts
  • LYB’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)

Before we jump into LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently rise, let’s take a look at some background.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, China, Mexico, Italy, Japan, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and internationally. It operates in five segments: Olefins and Polyolefins—Americas; Olefins and Polyolefins—Europe, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; and Technology. The company produces and markets olefins and co-products, such as ethylene, aromatics, propylene and butadiene; polyolefins; polyethylene; polypropylene homopolymers and copolymers; propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer and acetyls. It also produces and markets compounding and solutions, including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, and engineered composites and colors. In addition, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; and manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:02 PM, CST, LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price was $62.080.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is up 2.71% from its previous closing price of $60.440.

During the last market session, LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock traded between $60.050 and $62.760. Currently, there are approximately 322.00 million shares outstanding for LyondellBasell Industries N.V..

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s trailing earnings per share are negative, so the stock does not have a meaningful P/E ratio. We suggest investors evaluate other financial metrics to understand its overall valuation.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Stock Price History

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s (LYB) price is currently up 17.91% so far this month.

During the month of July, LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price has reached a high of $64.980 and a low of $51.980.

Over the last year, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has hit prices as high as $83.940 and as low as $41.580. Year to date, LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock is up 43.37%.

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What Caused LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Stock’s Price to Rise?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there were 0 analysts who downgraded LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock and 1 analyst who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a B, which means it is considered to be Value.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -2.99%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 43 and is considered to be Average.

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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s stock price is $62.080, which is up 2.71% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like LyondellBasell Industries N.V. stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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