LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)
Materials ยท Industrial Organic Chemicals
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 28, 2010. SentiSense covers LyondellBasell Industries N.V. in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Industrial Organic Chemicals. Peter Vanacker is its chief executive officer. The company reports 18,970 employees, and its corporate website is www.lyondellbasell.com.
About LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
LyondellBasell was formed through a merger between Basell (a joint venture between BASF and Shell) and Lyondell, which was a major chemical producer dating back to the 1950s. Notably, the firm filed for bankruptcy in 2009 after the merger, following a heavy debt burden taken on for the 2007 merger. It was reorganized as LyondellBasell NV and relisted in 2010. LyondellBasell has five reportable segments, after exiting refining in 2025: olefins and polyolefins Americas (O&P A), olefins and polyolefins Europe-Asia-International (O&P EAI), intermediates and derivatives (I&D), advanced polymer solutions (APS), and technology.
Latest reported results
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. reported revenue of $9.18 billion for Q2 FY2026, up 19.8% from the same period a year earlier.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 858 institutions reported holding LYB, with 239.9 million shares worth $12.7 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, BlackRock and Capital Group. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does LyondellBasell Industries N.V. do?
LyondellBasell was formed through a merger between Basell (a joint venture between BASF and Shell) and Lyondell, which was a major chemical producer dating back to the 1950s.
What sector is LYB in?
SentiSense classifies LyondellBasell Industries N.V. in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Industrial Organic Chemicals.
Where does LYB stock trade?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since April 28, 2010.
Who is the CEO of LyondellBasell Industries N.V.?
Peter Vanacker is the chief executive officer of LyondellBasell Industries N.V..