LyondellBasell Industries Future Growth
Future criteria checks 3/6
LyondellBasell Industries's revenue is forecast to decline at 6.2% per annum while its annual earnings are expected to grow at 24.4% per year. EPS is expected to grow by 24.4% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.9% in 3 years.
Key information
25.8%
Earnings growth rate
25.9%
EPS growth rate
| Chemicals earnings growth | 14.6% |
| Revenue growth rate | -6.1% |
| Future return on equity | 19.8% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 28 Apr 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Is It Too Late To Consider Buying LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB)?
Apr 26
LyondellBasell: Dividend Cut Seems Increasingly Likely
Apr 24Market Cool On LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s (NYSE:LYB) Earnings Pushing Shares 27% Lower
Apr 08LyondellBasell: One Of The Best Times To Buy
Mar 22LyondellBasell Expects 2025 Recovery To Support Dividend Yield
Mar 04An Updated View On LyondellBasell Based On Recent Earnings Results
Feb 17High Yield At Bargain Price: LyondellBasell
Feb 03Should You Investigate LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) At US$77.30?
Jan 19LyondellBasell: A Big Yield With FCF And Earnings Growth Ahead
Jan 17Returns On Capital At LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Paint A Concerning Picture
Jan 03Is LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Using Too Much Debt?
Dec 17LyondellBasell: An Undervalued Stock And A Buyback Machine
Dec 16LyondellBasell Looks More Like A Yield Play Than A Growth Bet
Dec 05LyondellBasell: Mixed Q3 Results As Overseas Woes Persist
Nov 04Take Care Before Diving Into The Deep End On LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB)
Nov 01Returns On Capital At LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Paint A Concerning Picture
Oct 01Why LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) Could Be Worth Watching
Sep 17LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Sep 02LyondellBasell Industries: Remains Undervalued Based On Its Dividends
Aug 05Market Still Lacking Some Conviction On LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB)
Jul 27LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends
Jun 25Are Investors Undervaluing LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) By 33%?
Jun 12LyondellBasell Sees Early Signs Of The Cyclical Upswing
May 28At US$98.54, Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) Worth Looking At Closely?
May 27Is LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Using Too Much Debt?
May 13LyondellBasell- Not A Bargain But A Cash Machine
May 04LyondellBasell: Downgrade To Hold From Buy
Feb 19LyondellBasell: Strong Cash Flow And A Nice Dividend Make It Appealing
Jan 26LyondellBasell: Good Value And Appealing Yield
Jan 19LyondellBasell Industries: Resilient In The Face Of Tough Headwinds
Dec 12Is LyondellBasell A Good Dividend Stock To Own?
Nov 14LyondellBasell Industries: The Reason We Maintain Our Bullish Rating, Despite The Poor Quarterly Results
Sep 03LyondellBasell: Hold This Stock For Solid Dividend Yield
Aug 09Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 32,810 | 2,632 | 2,500 | 4,547 | 11 |
| 12/31/2026 | 32,199 | 2,106 | 2,001 | 3,937 | 18 |
| 12/31/2025 | 30,368 | 765 | 2,452 | 3,742 | 10 |
| 3/31/2025 | 39,675 | 939 | 1,515 | 3,354 | N/A |
| 12/31/2024 | 40,302 | 1,350 | 1,980 | 3,819 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 39,113 | 2,107 | 1,589 | 3,408 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 39,416 | 2,277 | 2,559 | 4,404 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 39,164 | 2,070 | 2,684 | 4,346 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 41,107 | 2,112 | 3,411 | 4,942 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 41,384 | 2,280 | 3,522 | 5,042 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 43,009 | 2,107 | 3,225 | 4,790 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 47,541 | 3,032 | 3,303 | 5,099 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 50,451 | 3,877 | 4,229 | 6,119 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 53,075 | 4,252 | 5,503 | 7,594 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 53,525 | 5,438 | 6,157 | 8,323 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 50,248 | 5,851 | 6,561 | 8,626 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 46,173 | 5,602 | 5,736 | 7,695 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 41,280 | 5,729 | 3,800 | 5,359 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 35,356 | 4,083 | 2,573 | 4,043 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 29,341 | 2,347 | 1,806 | 3,433 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 27,753 | 1,419 | 1,457 | 3,404 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 27,995 | 1,174 | 1,499 | 3,903 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 29,941 | 2,028 | 2,231 | 4,952 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 33,443 | 2,717 | 2,091 | 4,846 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 34,727 | 3,391 | 2,267 | 4,961 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 35,424 | 3,475 | 2,355 | 5,016 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 36,857 | 3,623 | 2,180 | 4,581 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 38,015 | 4,274 | 2,847 | 5,122 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 39,004 | 4,690 | N/A | 5,471 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 39,263 | 5,893 | N/A | 5,656 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 37,624 | 5,838 | N/A | 5,701 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 35,821 | 5,318 | N/A | 5,534 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 34,484 | 4,892 | N/A | 5,206 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 33,096 | 3,765 | N/A | 5,437 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 31,945 | 3,660 | N/A | 5,283 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 30,870 | 3,617 | N/A | 4,984 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 29,183 | 3,842 | N/A | 5,606 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 28,507 | 3,869 | N/A | 5,053 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 29,476 | 4,103 | N/A | 5,489 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 31,293 | 4,337 | N/A | 5,674 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 32,735 | 4,473 | N/A | 5,842 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 35,954 | 4,473 | N/A | 6,698 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 39,686 | 4,543 | N/A | 6,364 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 42,658 | 4,389 | N/A | 6,715 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 45,608 | 4,166 | N/A | 6,048 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 46,456 | 4,543 | N/A | 5,706 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 45,542 | 4,140 | N/A | 5,388 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: LYB's forecast earnings growth (24.4% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).
Earnings vs Market: LYB's earnings (24.4% per year) are forecast to grow faster than the US market (14.1% per year).
High Growth Earnings: LYB's earnings are expected to grow significantly over the next 3 years.
Revenue vs Market: LYB's revenue is expected to decline over the next 3 years (-6.2% per year).
High Growth Revenue: LYB's revenue is forecast to decline over the next 3 years (-6.2% per year).
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: LYB's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.9%).
Discover growth companies
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis | 2025/04/28 03:20 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/25 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Company Financials | 10 years |
| |
| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
|
|
| Market Prices | 30 years |
| |
| Ownership | 10 years |
| |
| Management | 10 years |
| |
| Key Developments | 10 years |
|
* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
Analysis Model and Snowflake
Details of the analysis model used to generate this report is available on our Github page, we also have guides on how to use our reports and tutorials on Youtube.
Learn about the world class team who designed and built the Simply Wall St analysis model.
Industry and Sector Metrics
Our industry and section metrics are calculated every 6 hours by Simply Wall St, details of our process are available on Github.
Analyst Sources
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is covered by 45 analysts. 18 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| William Selesky | Argus Research Company |
| Scott Davis | Barclays |
| Michael Leithead | Barclays |