About LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a Specialty Chemicals company operating in the Basic Materials sector.
LYB trades on the US stock exchanges (NYSE/NASDAQ) and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- $68.64
- Market Cap
- $22.19B
- 52-Week High
- $83.94
- 52-Week Low
- $41.58
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Specialty Chemicals
$1,000 Invested in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)
How much would $1,000 invested in LYB be worth today?
What would $1,000 invested in LYB 1 year ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) in 2025 would be worth $1,614 as of November 2026, representing a +61.4% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LYB 3 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) in 2023 would be worth $929 as of November 2026, representing a -7.1% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LYB 5 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) in 2021 would be worth $991 as of November 2026, representing a -0.9% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LYB 10 years ago be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) in 2016 would be worth $1,478 as of November 2026, representing a +47.8% total return.
What would $1,000 invested in LYB at IPO be worth today?
A $1,000 investment in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) at IPO would be worth $7,898 as of November 2026, representing a +689.8% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 16+ years (198 months), LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has averaged a monthly return of +1.53% with a median return of +1.17%. The stock had 113 positive months (57%) and 85 negative months (43%). The best month in LYB's history was March 2026 with a +41.8% return, while the worst was March 2020 at -30.6%. Historically, November tends to be the strongest month (averaging +5.3%), and June the weakest (-2.2%).
LYB's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 4 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2012 with a cumulative return of +72.4%, and the worst was 2025 at -40.8%.
Annual Returns
Over 16 years of trading history, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has delivered an average annual return of +14.62% with a median return of +7.74%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +10.65%. The stock posted gains in 12 years (75%) and losses in 4 years (25%).
LYB's best year was 2012 with a +92.47% gain, while the worst was 2025 at -35.96%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 7, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. LYB achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 8 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +63.80% | $41.91 | $68.64 |
| 2025 | -35.96% | $65.43 | $41.91 |
| 2024 | -17.38% | $79.20 | $65.43 |
| 2023 | +20.70% | $65.62 | $79.20 |
| 2022 | -0.98% | $66.27 | $65.62 |
| 2021 | +5.07% | $63.07 | $66.27 |
| 2020 | +2.64% | $61.45 | $63.07 |
| 2019 | +19.41% | $51.46 | $61.45 |
| 2018 | -21.69% | $65.72 | $51.46 |
| 2017 | +33.72% | $49.14 | $65.72 |
| 2016 | +2.90% | $47.76 | $49.14 |
| 2015 | +12.28% | $42.53 | $47.76 |
| 2014 | +1.76% | $41.80 | $42.53 |
| 2013 | +44.73% | $28.88 | $41.80 |
| 2012 | +92.47% | $15.00 | $28.88 |
| 2011 | +10.41% | $13.59 | $15.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions: LYB
What sector is LYB in? ▼
LYB operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
How has LYB performed historically? ▼
Over 16 years of trading history, LYB has posted gains in 12 years (75% of the time). The best year was 2012 with a +92.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in LYB? ▼
You can invest in LYB through any brokerage account that offers access to US stock exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold LYB.
Last updated: 11/1/2026