RBC cuts target for LyondellBasell stock from USD 72 to USD 68

Published on 10/15/2026 at 13:15 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Second-quarter revenue reached USD 9.18 billion, up 19.8 percent year over year. LyondellBasell stock costs EUR 54.44 on October 15, 2026.

Targets and earnings context

RBC reduced its target from USD 72 to USD 68 on October 13, 2026.
Second-quarter revenue reached USD 9.18 billion, up 19.8 percent year over year.
LyondellBasell stock trades at EUR 54.44 at 1:05 p.m. CEST at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026.

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LyondellBasell stock (ISIN NL0009434992) is tied to a lower RBC Capital target of USD 68, cut from USD 72 on October 13, 2026. Markets Insider reported that analyst Arun Viswanathan kept an Outperform rating while lowering the target ahead of third-quarter results.

RBC sees weaker chemical pricing

The target change reflects a more cautious earnings setup for commodity chemicals. RBC said weaker pricing could pressure third-quarter earnings after stronger second-quarter conditions, with Chinese polyethylene exports adding to the pressure, according to Markets Insider. For investors, the central question is whether the second-quarter earnings improvement can continue while product pricing weakens.

What did the second quarter deliver?

LyondellBasell reported USD 9.18 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, a 19.8 percent year-over-year increase. Net income reached USD 559 million, or USD 1.71 per diluted share, while identified items reduced earnings by USD 2.59 per share, according to LyondellBasell. The company reported second-quarter EBITDA of USD 1.3 billion, or USD 2.1 billion excluding identified items.

Three events shape the setup

On July 31, 2026, LyondellBasell reported USD 9.18 billion in second-quarter revenue and USD 559 million in net income. On October 5, 2026, the company scheduled its third-quarter results for October 30, 2026, before the US market opens, according to GlobeNewswire. On October 13, 2026, RBC cut its target from USD 72 to USD 68 while retaining Outperform, as reported by Markets Insider.

Which dates come next?

The next scheduled company date is October 30, 2026, for third-quarter results and an earnings discussion, according to GlobeNewswire. LyondellBasell also lists December 11, 2026, for CEO Peter Vanacker to receive the CME STEM Leadership Award, according to LyondellBasell.

Stock stays tied to the results date

LyondellBasell stock was trading at EUR 54.44 at Lang & Schwarz on October 15, 2026 at 1:05 p.m. CEST. The October 30 results will test whether the second-quarter earnings recovery can withstand weaker chemical pricing.

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