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LyondellBasell (DE:DLY)
FRANKFURT:DLY
Earnings Data
Report Date
Apr 24, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.14Last Year’s EPS
0.28Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 15 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a resilient operational and financial response to a very challenging industry cycle. Highlights include record safety, strong cash generation ($2.3B), exceptional cash conversion (95%), outperformance on the cash improvement plan ($800M vs $600M target), and an expanded value enhancement program target ($1.1B achieved; $1.5B target by 2028). Management preserved liquidity ($3.4B cash, $8.1B available), maintained capital discipline (2026 CapEx ~$1.2B) and advanced strategic actions (European asset divestitures and MoReTec-1 progress). Offsetting these positives are deeply depressed industry margins (~45% below historical averages), segment-level losses (O&P EAI Q4 loss of $61M), maintenance and feedstock-driven margin pressure, project deferrals and modest near-term EBITDA (Q4 EBITDA $417M). Overall, the operational wins and financial discipline materially mitigate cyclical headwinds, positioning the company to capture upside when markets recover.Company Guidance
Historic Safety Performance
Total recordable incident rate reached a historic low in 2025, making it the safest year in company history despite elevated maintenance and turnaround activity.
Strong Cash Generation and Conversion
Generated $2.3 billion of cash from operations in 2025 with an excellent cash conversion ratio of 95% (versus a long-term target of 80%, i.e., ~15 percentage points higher).
Exceeded Cash Improvement Plan Targets
Original 2025 cash conservation goal of $600 million was exceeded, delivering $800 million (outperformance of ~$200 million, ~33% above target); company now targeting an additional $500 million incremental cash in 2026, raising the cumulative target to $1.3 billion through end of 2026.
Value Enhancement Program Outperformance and Upsized Target
Value enhancement program delivered $1.1 billion of recurring annual EBITDA in 2025 and management increased the target to $1.5 billion of recurring annual EBITDA by 2028 (a $400 million / ~36% increase in targeted recurring EBITDA).
Maintained Financial Flexibility and Liquidity
Ended 2025 with $3.4 billion of cash and short-term investments and $8.1 billion of available liquidity; issued $1.5 billion of bonds to address near-term maturities while preserving investment-grade balance sheet priorities.
Capital Discipline and CapEx Guidance
Announced 2026 capital plan of ~$1.2 billion (approximately $800 million sustaining and $400 million for profitable growth), reflecting disciplined reallocation and deferment of lower-priority growth projects.
Portfolio and Strategic Progress
Advanced divestment of four European assets on track for completion in Q2 2026; construction of MoReTec-1 progressing and on track for 2027 startup; secured new allocation for cost-advantaged Middle East feedstocks.
Return of Capital to Shareholders
Returned $2.0 billion to shareholders during 2025 through dividends and share repurchases while preserving liquidity and investment-grade priorities.
Segment-Level Operational Improvements
APS delivered a 55% year-over-year increase in EBITDA and substantial improvement in cash generation; IND completed La Porte acetyls turnaround and began conversion to a proprietary catalyst system intended to improve margins.
DE:DLY Earnings History
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DE:DLY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Jan 30, 2026 | €41.94 | €39.84 | -5.01% |
Oct 31, 2025 | €38.44 | €39.77 | +3.44% |
Aug 01, 2025 | €50.10 | €44.85 | -10.48% |
Apr 25, 2025 | €48.03 | €48.38 | +0.73% |
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FAQ
When does LyondellBasell (DE:DLY) report earnings?
LyondellBasell (DE:DLY) is schdueled to report earning on Apr 24, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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What is DE:DLY EPS forecast?
DE:DLY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is 0.14.