Research Analysts’ Recent Ratings Changes for LyondellBasell Industries (LYB)

by · The Cerbat Gem

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) recently received a number of ratings updates from brokerages and research firms:

  • 5/19/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “hold (c-)”.
  • 5/14/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Evercore Inc from $70.00 to $73.00.
  • 5/5/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $82.00 to $88.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • 5/5/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $87.00 to $80.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 5/5/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $75.00 to $80.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 5/5/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $79.00 to $82.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 5/4/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $51.00 to $75.00. They now have a “sell” rating on the stock.
  • 5/4/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $50.00 to $75.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 5/4/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $91.00 to $94.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 5/2/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “hold” to “buy”.
  • 5/1/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
  • 5/1/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Mizuho from $74.00 to $76.00.
  • 4/22/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Evercore Inc from $57.00 to $70.00.
  • 4/21/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its “sell (d+)” rating reaffirmed by Weiss Ratings.
  • 4/21/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Morgan Stanley from $52.00 to $77.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 4/16/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $70.00 to $75.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 4/14/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Wolfe Research from $38.00 to $62.00. They now have an “underperform” rating on the stock.
  • 4/13/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by BMO Capital Markets from $68.00 to $82.00. They now have a “market perform” rating on the stock.
  • 4/10/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $82.00 to $91.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
  • 4/9/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries was upgraded by Alembic Global Advisors from “neutral” to “overweight”.
  • 4/8/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $76.00 to $90.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 4/6/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its “underperform” rating reaffirmed by Bank of America Corporation. They now have a $55.00 price target on the stock.
  • 3/30/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $70.00 to $87.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 3/26/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $73.00 to $79.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 3/23/2026 – LyondellBasell Industries had its price target raised by Mizuho from $62.00 to $74.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.

Insider Activity at LyondellBasell Industries

In other news, major shareholder Ai Investments Holdings Llc sold 384,548 shares of LyondellBasell Industries stock in a transaction on Monday, March 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $68.13, for a total value of $26,199,255.24. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 5,270,918 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $359,107,643.34. This trade represents a 6.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.14% of the company’s stock.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE: LYB) is a global chemical company headquartered in Houston, Texas, that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers. Through its extensive portfolio, the company supplies raw materials for a wide range of end markets, including packaging, automotive, construction, electronics and consumer goods. By combining proprietary process technologies with expertise in catalysts, LyondellBasell aims to deliver value-added solutions that enhance product performance and sustainability.

The company’s integrated operations encompass the manufacture of olefins and polyolefins, advanced polymer products, chemical intermediates and refining activities.

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