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LyondellBasell (LYB)
NYSE:LYB
Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 01, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2025 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
1.1Last Year’s EPS
2.24Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
|% Change Since: -5.67%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook. While there were notable achievements in cost reduction, safety performance, and strategic project milestones, these were counterbalanced by significant impacts from market volatility, trade challenges, and operational downtimes. The company remains confident in its strategy to emerge stronger from the downturn, but current conditions present challenges that temper this optimism.Company Guidance
During the LyondellBasell teleconference, management provided guidance on several key metrics for 2025, emphasizing strategic cost management and growth initiatives amidst challenging market conditions. The company aims to unlock $1 billion in recurring annual EBITDA by the end of the year, with $50 million coming from fixed cost reductions. Additional fixed cost savings of at least $200 million are targeted as part of a $500 million cash improvement plan, which also includes a $100 million reduction in capital expenditures and a $200 million reduction in working capital targets. The plan involves optimizing operations and enhancing cash flow, with strategic projects like Flex-2 and MoReTec-1 prioritized. Despite ongoing market volatility and trade uncertainties, LyondellBasell remains focused on maintaining robust shareholder returns, having returned approximately $500 million to shareholders during the first quarter through dividends and share repurchases.Record Safety Performance
LyondellBasell achieved a March year-to-date total recordable incident rate of 0.12, improving on its very low rates from 2023 and 2024.
Portfolio Management Reduces Costs
The portfolio management activities since 2023 have reduced annual fixed cost expenditures by approximately $300 million net of onetime costs.
Cash Improvement and Cost Reduction Plans
In response to the current market environment, LyondellBasell launched a $500 million cash improvement plan for 2025, including a $100 million reduction in capital expenditures and $200 million in fixed cost savings.
Flex-2 Project Milestone
The Flex-2 project reached a final investment decision milestone, with an expected EBITDA benefit of approximately $150 million per year post-startup and a strong IRR in the mid-teens.
Strong Cash Conversion
LyondellBasell converted EBITDA into cash at a rate of 87% over the past 12 months, above its long-term target of 80%.
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LYB Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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LYB Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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| Apr 25, 2025 | $59.25 | $59.44 | +0.32% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $74.80 | $74.39 | -0.55% |
| Nov 01, 2024 | $83.98 | $83.70 | -0.33% |
| Aug 02, 2024 | $93.60 | $90.02 | -3.82% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does LyondellBasell (LYB) report earnings?
LyondellBasell (LYB) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is LyondellBasell (LYB) earnings time?
LyondellBasell (LYB) earnings time is at Aug 01, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is LYB EPS forecast?
LYB EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q2) is 1.1.
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