LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates as a chemical company in the United States, Germany, Mexico, Italy, Poland, France, Japan, China, the Netherlands, and internationally. The company operates in six segments: Olefins and PolyolefinsAmericas; Olefins and PolyolefinsEurope, Asia, International; Intermediates and Derivatives; Advanced Polymer Solutions; Refining; and Technology. It produces and markets olefins and co-products, polyethylene, and polypropylene; and propylene oxide and derivatives; oxyfuels and related products; and intermediate chemicals, such as styrene monomer, acetyls, ethylene oxide, and ethylene glycol. In addition, the company produce and markets compounding and solutions including polypropylene compounds, engineered plastics, masterbatches, engineered composites, colors and powders, and advanced polymers including catalloy and polybutene-1; and refines heavy, high-sulfur crude oil and other crude oils, as well as refined products, including gasoline and distillates. Further, it develops and licenses chemical and polyolefin process technologies; manufactures and sells polyolefin catalysts; and serves food packaging, home furnishings, automotive components, and paints and coatings applications. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. was incorporated in 2009 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

For LyondellBasell, the picture looks more like a “cheap on multiples, but not yet fully confirmed by earnings quality” story. The stock trades at low P/S and P/FCF multiples relative to the industry, which usually supports the valuation and points to restrained market expectations. At the same time, P/B is close to the median, while P/E and ROE/ROA/ROI currently look uninformative because of zero values in TTM, so they cannot be relied on as a stable signal of overvaluation. The strength lies in the sizable revenue base, a high cash position, and a recovery in EBITDA and operating profit in recent periods. Revenue and gross profit in TTM are significantly above industry benchmarks, confirming the scale of the business and its ability to generate turnover even in a cyclical environment. However, profitability remains weaker than the industry: gross margin, operating margin, and net profit margin are below the median, which limits the potential for an increase in fair value. The debt burden looks elevated: debt/equity is noticeably above the industry median, and long-term debt remains substantial relative to capital. Liquidity is acceptable but not outstanding: the current ratio and quick ratio are below industry benchmarks, although they remain above critical levels. Dividend yield has declined compared with previous periods, reducing the stock’s appeal for investors focused on stable cash returns. On the positive side, net income and operating income in TTM have recovered, and equity remains significant, which mitigates debt risks. The negative point is weak and in some cases zero profitability on key metrics over recent periods, which means the business improvement does not yet look fully sustainable. Overall, the fundamentals support a moderately positive view on the stock, but do not justify an aggressive increase in the target valuation: the discount in multiples is partly offset by weak profitability and elevated leverage.

LyondellBasell Industries NV

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Быки в растерянности.

Strong index, flat. The bulls are confused.

Сильный индекс, без изменений. Рынок на стороне быков.

Strong index, flat. The market is on the bulls' side.

Слабый индекс, незначительно упал

LYB appears undervalued on a P/S and P/FCF basis, but weak profitability and elevated debt limit the potential for rerating.

Among the underlying components of the S&P 500 index, we saw noteworthy options trading volume today in Crown Castle Inc (Symbol: CCI), where a total of 18,416 contracts have traded so far, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares. That amounts to about 67.5% of CCI's average daily trading volume over the past month of 2.7 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $85 strike call option expiring January 15, 2027, with 17,994 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares of CCI. Below is a chart showing CCI's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $85 strike highlighted in orange:
LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) options are showing a volume of 20,360 contracts thus far today. That number of contracts represents approximately 2.0 million underlying shares, working out to a sizeable 61.9% of LYB's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.3 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $62.50 strike put option expiring October 16, 2026, with 5,446 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 544,600 underlying shares of LYB. Below is a chart showing LYB's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $62.50 strike highlighted in orange:
And Lennar Corp (Symbol: LEN) saw options trading volume of 18,310 contracts, representing approximately 1.8 million underlying shares or approximately 61.7% of LEN's average daily trading volume over the past month, of 3.0 million shares. Particularly high volume was seen for the $74 strike put option expiring September 18, 2026, with 3,335 contracts trading so far today, representing approximately 333,500 underlying shares of LEN. Below is a chart showing LEN's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $74 strike highlighted in orange:
For the various different available expirations for CCI options, LYB options, or LEN options, visit StockOptionsChannel.com.
Further CCI Research:

Noteworthy Wednesday Option Activity: CCI, LYB, LEN

In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB) has taken over the #416 spot from Best Buy Inc (Symbol: BBY), according to The Online Investor.
Market capitalization is an important data point for investors to keep an eye on, for various reasons. The most basic reason is that it gives a true comparison of the value attributed by the stock market to a given company's stock. Many beginning investors look at one stock trading at $10 and another trading at $20 and mistakenly think the latter company is worth twice as much — that of course is a completely meaningless comparison without knowing how many shares of each company exist. But comparing market capitalization (factoring in those share counts) creates a true "apples-to-apples" comparison of the value of two stocks. In the case of LyondellBasell Industries NV (Symbol: LYB), the market cap is now $20.52 billion, versus Best Buy Inc (Symbol: BBY) at $19.03 billion.
Below is a chart of LyondellBasell Industries NV versus Best Buy Inc plotting their respective size rank within the S&P 500 over time (LYB plotted in blue; BBY plotted in green):
Below is a three month price history chart comparing the stock performance of LYB vs. BBY:
Another reason market capitalization is important is where it places a company in terms of its size tier in relation to peers — much like the way a mid-size sedan is typically compared to other mid-size sedans (and not SUV's). This can have a direct impact on which mutual funds and ETFs are willing to own the stock. For instance, a mutual fund that is focused solely on Large Cap stocks may for example only be interested in those companies sized $10 billion or larger. Another illustrative example is the S&P MidCap index which essentially takes the S&P 500 index and "tosses out" the biggest 100 companies so as to focus solely on the 400 smaller "up-and-comers" (which in the right environment can outperform their larger rivals). So a company's market cap, especially in relation to other companies, carries great importance, and for this reason we at The Online Investor find value to putting together these rankings daily.
Examine the full LYB market cap history vs. the full BBY market cap history.
At the closing bell, LYB is up about 1.7%, while BBY is trading flat on the day Tuesday.
Further LYB Research:

LyondellBasell Industries Takes Over #416 Spot From Best Buy

It has been about a month since the last earnings report for Cabot (CBT). Shares have lost about 1.6% in that time frame, underperforming the S&P 500.
Will the recent negative trend continue leading up to its next earnings release, or is Cabot due for a breakout? Well, first let's take a quick look at its latest earnings report in order to get a better handle on the recent drivers for Cabot Corporation before we dive into how investors and analysts have reacted as of late.
Cabot’s Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Performance Chemicals Strength
Cabot posted third-quarter fiscal 2026 (ended June 30, 2026) adjusted earnings of $1.67 per share, down 12.1% year over year but ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66.
Revenues increased 6.4% year over year to $982 million and surpassed the consensus mark of $914.5 million by 7.4%.
Performance Chemicals delivered stronger profitability, supported by higher volumes and gross profit per ton, while Reinforcement Materials faced pressure from lower gross profit per ton.
Segmental Highlights
Reinforcement Materials sales increased 4.5% year over year to $599 million from $573 million. It beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $543 million. Segment EBIT declined to $97 million from $128 million in the prior-year period. The decrease primarily reflected lower gross profit per ton due to the outcomes of calendar 2026 customer agreements, partially offset by higher volumes and a more favorable regional product mix.
Reinforcement Materials volumes increased 5% globally. Asia Pacific volumes rose 10%, and Americas volumes increased 4%, while Europe, Middle East and Africa volumes declined 4%. Growth also benefited from additional capacity in Indonesia and the company's acquisition in Mexico.
Performance Chemicals sales advanced 9.7% year over year to $351 million from $320 million. It surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $339 million. Segment EBIT increased to $68 million from $57 million, supported by higher volumes and increased gross profit per ton.
Battery materials volumes benefited from stronger demand for electric vehicles and battery energy storage systems, as well as increased participation with leading global battery manufacturers. Fumed metal oxides volumes rose on growth in electronics applications. Higher gross profit per ton reflected price increases implemented ahead of rising raw material costs and a favorable product mix.
Financials
Cabot exited the third quarter of fiscal 2026 with cash and cash equivalents of $250 million. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $75 million during the quarter.
Capital expenditures were $38 million, while dividend payments totaled $24 million. The company ended the quarter with $1.3 billion of available liquidity and a net debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 1.4 times as of June 30, 2026. Free cash flow was $37 million, while discretionary free cash flow totaled $91 million.
Outlook
For fiscal 2026, Cabot tightened its adjusted earnings guidance to $6.15-$6.45 per share from the previous range of $6-$6.5. The company expects its full-year fiscal 2026 operating tax rate to be in the range of 28-30%.
Cabot also reaffirmed its expectation of approximately $40 million of EBITDA from its battery materials product line for fiscal 2026. The company is expanding global conductive additive capacity through targeted investments in the United States and China to support expected growth in global battery demand and broaden its participation with leading battery manufacturers.
How Have Estimates Been Moving Since Then?
It turns out, estimates revision have trended upward during the past month.
The consensus estimate has shifted 6.12% due to these changes.
VGM Scores
At this time, Cabot has a subpar Growth Score of D, however its Momentum Score is doing a lot better with a B. Following the exact same course, the stock was allocated a grade of B on the value side, putting it in the second quintile for value investors.
Overall, the stock has an aggregate VGM Score of C. If you aren't focused on one strategy, this score is the one you should be interested in.
Estimates have been trending upward for the stock, and the magnitude of these revisions looks promising. Interestingly, Cabot has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). We expect an in-line return from the stock in the next few months.
Performance of an Industry Player
Cabot belongs to the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry. Another stock from the same industry, LyondellBasell (LYB), has gained 6.6% over the past month. More than a month has passed since the company reported results for the quarter ended June 2026.
LyondellBasell reported revenues of $9.18 billion in the last reported quarter, representing a year-over-year change of +19.8%. EPS of $4.30 for the same period compares with $0.62 a year ago.
For the current quarter, LyondellBasell is expected to post earnings of $2.46 per share, indicating a change of +143.6% from the year-ago quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has changed -6.8% over the last 30 days.
LyondellBasell has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) based on the overall direction and magnitude of estimate revisions. Additionally, the stock has a VGM Score of A.
Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"
From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.
Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).

Why Is Cabot (CBT) Down 1.6% Since Last Earnings Report?

Shell plc SHEL is taking another step toward reshaping its portfolio as it looks to move away from underperforming businesses and concentrate capital on areas with stronger strategic potential. The U.K.-based energy major is reportedly attracting interest for its U.S. chemicals assets, with several major industry players like ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation XOM and LyondellBasell Industries N.V. LYB and private equity investors weighing potential bids.
The potential divestment comes as Shell accelerates a broader structural cost-reduction and portfolio high-grading program. The company has already delivered $700 million in savings in 2026 and is progressing toward its wider $5 billion-$7 billion savings target.
Major Players Circle Shell’s U.S. Chemicals Assets
According to the Financial Times report, ExxonMobil, LyondellBasell, Apollo and the chemicals arm of Kuwait Petroleum Corporation have expressed interest in Shell’s U.S. chemicals operations and have also submitted non-binding offers covering either the entire business or selected assets.
Shell operates chemical plants across Louisiana, Texas and Pennsylvania. The U.S. assets could collectively command as much as $8 billion, although there is no certainty that the current sale process will result in a transaction. Even at that level, the potential proceeds would represent a significant discount to the capital Shell has invested in its U.S. chemicals facilities.
Chemicals Portfolio Faces a Strategic Reset
The potential sale is not an isolated move. Shell has been signaling for some time that it wants to reduce its exposure to chemicals.
Shell CEO Wael Sawan, at its Capital Markets Day 2025, had highlighted that around $45 billion of capital had been deployed across the company’s chemicals and renewable energy businesses, also prompting a reassessment of where Shell should allocate future investment. SHEL had also indicated that it did not consider itself the natural owner of its chemicals portfolio and intended to reduce its exposure by 2030.
High-Grading Power and Renewables
Shell’s chemicals strategy forms part of a broader effort to high-grade its portfolio. The company recently divested its European onshore renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies and also announced the acquisition of ARC Resources for $16.4 billion, consistent with the strategy of high-grading its portfolio.
This approach suggests that Shell is increasingly evaluating businesses based on their ability to generate sustainable returns and cash flow rather than maintaining exposure across the broader energy value chain.
That transaction, alongside the proposed chemicals and renewables exits, points toward a clearer capital-allocation strategy. Shell appears to be prioritizing businesses where it sees stronger competitive advantages and more attractive returns while reducing exposure to operations that have struggled to meet expectations.
What the Shift Means for Investors
For investors, a potential sale of the U.S. chemicals portfolio could reinforce Shell’s broader transformation from a diversified energy company toward a more focused oil and gas player.
A successful divestment could provide capital for higher-return investments, support balance-sheet flexibility or strengthen shareholder distributions. However, selling assets at a substantial discount to historical investment also highlights the costs associated with Shell’s earlier portfolio strategy.
The key question now is whether Shell, currently carrying a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), can consistently redirect capital toward businesses capable of delivering stronger returns. Its progress on cost savings, portfolio restructuring and major upstream investments will therefore remain important indicators of whether the company’s sharper focus can translate into sustainable value creation.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Radical New Technology Could Hand Investors Huge Gains
Quantum Computing is the next technological revolution, and it could be even more advanced than AI.
While some believed the technology was years away, it is already present and moving fast. Large hyperscalers, such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Oracle, and even Meta and Tesla, are scrambling to integrate quantum computing into their infrastructure.
Senior Stock Strategist Kevin Cook reveals 7 carefully selected stocks poised to dominate the quantum computing landscape in his report, Beyond AI: The Quantum Leap in Computing Power.
Kevin was among the early experts who recognized NVIDIA's enormous potential back in 2016. Now, he has keyed in on what could be "the next big thing" in quantum computing supremacy. Today, you have a rare chance to position your portfolio at the forefront of this opportunity.
See Top Quantum Stocks Now >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
This article originally published on Zacks Investment Research (zacks.com).

Shell's $8B Chemicals Exit Signals a Sharper Oil and Gas Focus

Columbia Banking System, parent company of Columbia Bank, today announced its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.37 per common share, payable September 14, 2026 to shareholders of record as of August 28, 2026.
Weyerhaeuser announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly base cash dividend of $0.21 per share on the common stock of the company, payable in cash on September 18, 2026, to holders of record of such common stock as of the close of business on September 4, 2026.
Steel Dynamics today announced that the company's board of directors declared a third quarter cash dividend of $0.53 per common share. The dividend is payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2026, and is payable on or about October 9, 2026.
The Board of Directors of Xylem, has declared a third quarter dividend of $0.43 per share payable on September 24, 2026, to shareholders of record as of August 27, 2026.
LyondellBasell today announced it has declared a dividend of $0.69 per share, to be paid to shareholders on Aug. 31, 2026, with an ex-dividend and record date of Aug. 24, 2026.
Martin Marietta Materials today announced that its Board of Directors approved an increase in its quarterly cash dividend, raising it from $0.83 per share to $0.84 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock. This dividend, representing a cash dividend of $3.36 per share on an annualized basis, is payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Daily Dividend Report: COLB,WY,STLD,XYL,LYB,MLM

The NASDAQ 100 After Hours Indicator is up 10.14 to 30,094.64. The total After hours volume is currently 118,663,040 shares traded.
The following are the most active stocks for the after hours session:
Nexgen Energy Ltd. (NXE) is -0.09 at $10.30, with 10,503,139 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NXE is in the "buy range".
SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI) is -0.02 at $18.41, with 8,297,041 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Dec 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.2. SOFI's current last sale is 102.28% of the target price of $18.
Viatris Inc. (VTRS) is +0.1274 at $16.17, with 5,020,780 shares traded. VTRS's current last sale is 89.82% of the target price of $18.
NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA) is +0.2 at $225.50, with 4,479,906 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for NVDA is in the "buy range".
Intel Corporation (INTC) is +0.5275 at $105.09, with 4,247,430 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 10 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Sep 2026. The consensus EPS forecast is $0.28. INTC's current last sale is 95.53% of the target price of $110.
Snap Inc. (SNAP) is unchanged at $5.30, with 3,862,021 shares traded. SNAP's current last sale is 75.71% of the target price of $7.
Apple Inc. (AAPL) is -0.41 at $304.85, with 2,654,294 shares traded. Over the last four weeks they have had 3 up revisions for the earnings forecast, for the fiscal quarter ending Jun 2027. The consensus EPS forecast is $2.09. AAPL's current last sale is 92.38% of the target price of $330.
Brookfield Asset Management (BAM) is unchanged at $55.86, with 2,559,701 shares traded. BAM's current last sale is 99.75% of the target price of $56.
Manulife Financial Corp (MFC) is -0.0105 at $43.91, with 2,518,123 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for MFC is in the "buy range".
LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) is unchanged at $62.40, with 1,839,521 shares traded. LYB's current last sale is 90.43% of the target price of $69.
Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) is -0.0606 at $39.10, with 1,739,023 shares traded. SMCI's current last sale is 100.25% of the target price of $39.
ConocoPhillips (COP) is unchanged at $124.52, with 1,724,544 shares traded. As reported by Zacks, the current mean recommendation for COP is in the "buy range".
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

After Hours Most Active for Aug 13, 2026 : NXE, SOFI, VTRS, NVDA, INTC, SNAP, AAPL, BAM, MFC, LYB, SMCI, COP

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. LYB used its second-quarter 2026earnings callto emphasize that Middle East supply disruptions have reshaped petrochemical trade flows and could support margins beyond the near term.
Management also framed the quarter as evidence that portfolio pruning, cost reductions and advantaged North American assets can produce stronger operating leverage when conditions improve.
LYB Sees a Long Supply Recovery
Chief executive officer Peter Vanacker said the Middle East disruption was unprecedented and that recovery would take quarters, not months. The company estimates about 6 million tons of polyethylene capacity, or 20% to 25% of regional supply, sustained damage and will not restart before 2027.
Vanacker said inventories remain lean, leaving markets exposed to further disruptions. He also said demand stayed resilient, with packaging stable and health care and infrastructure applications showing steady growth.
Adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.56. Revenues of $9.18 billion exceeded the $8.9 billion estimate. Adjusted EBITDA reached $2.1 billion, with a 23% margin.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Quote
LyondellBasell Leans on North America
Executive vice president of Olefins and Polyolefins and Trading Kimberly Foley said O&P Americas EBITDA reached $1.3 billion as polyethylene pricing, co-product values and operating performance aligned favorably.
North American polyethylene domestic sales volumes rose about 3.5%, the best quarterly level since the first quarter of 2022. The segment ran at about 90% utilization, while crackers operated near 95%.
Foley said LYB expects resilient third-quarter demand in packaging, health care and infrastructure. The company also announced a 10-cent-per-pound polyethylene price increase for August amid continued volatility and limited inventory buffers.
LYB Sets Lower Third-Quarter Operating Rates
Management expects third-quarter operating rates of about 85% in North American O&P, 70% in European O&P and 85% in Intermediates and Derivatives.
Foley tied the North American reduction to planned maintenance at Clinton and Lake Charles. In Europe, she cited summer seasonality and low Rhine water levels.
Executive vice president of Intermediates and Derivatives and Enterprise Services Aaron Ledet said the Bayport PO/TBA restart should improve I&D volumes. The second-quarter outage reduced EBITDA by about $250 million, but management cautioned against simply adding that amount back because crude prices and gasoline cracks remain variable.
LyondellBasell Advances Its Portfolio Reset
Vanacker highlighted the completed divestiture of four European O&P assets and the planned Brindisi closure as central to improving portfolio quality.
He said roughly 80% of global ethylene capacity is now connected to advantaged feedstocks. The remaining European footprint is centered on integrated assets and higher-value applications.
Chief financial officer Agustin Izquierdo said LYB remains on track to generate $500 million of incremental cash flow by year-end 2026 through fixed-cost reductions and lower capital spending. The company has reduced headcount by about 3,400 employees, or 17%, since the start of 2025.
LYB Faces Pricing and China Questions
A Deutsche Bank analyst challenged the outlook for July polyethylene pricing. Foley said export prices and volumes had strengthened, China was returning to imports and supply risks remained elevated, supporting flat or higher settlements through the quarter.
A Citi analyst asked whether China could raise production quickly enough to reduce import needs. Vanacker said China adapted faster than expected through coal-to-olefins output and inventory drawdowns, but he did not view that pattern as sustainable.
A UBS analyst asked how much of Americas margin expansion was structural. Vanacker pointed to lower SG&A and fixed costs, while Foley cited stronger volumes, higher olefins pricing and lower ethane and natural gas costs.
LyondellBasell Prioritizes Financial Flexibility
Izquierdo said investment-grade credit metrics, maintenance spending and the dividend remain the first capital allocation priorities. Growth spending will stay selective, and M&A will be considered only opportunistically.
Management emphasized portfolio quality and cost progress while maintaining caution on pricing volatility, maintenance downtime and the pace of supply normalization.
What Zacks Signals Say About LYB
LYB carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). It has a Value, Growth and VGM Score of A each, indicating favorable characteristics across those styles, while the Momentum Score of D points to weaker near-term price-trend support.
The combination is mixed rather than the strongest Zacks setup, which the education framework associates with Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or #2 (Buy) stocks paired with A or B Style Scores. The Zacks Rank can change as analysts revise estimates after the reported results.
You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Research Chief Names "Single Best Pick to Double"
From thousands of stocks, 5 Zacks experts each have chosen their favorite to skyrocket +100% or more in months to come. From those 5, Director of Research Sheraz Mian hand-picks one to have the most explosive upside of all.
This company targets millennial and Gen Z audiences, generating nearly $1 billion in revenue last quarter alone. A recent pullback makes now an ideal time to jump aboard. Of course, all our elite picks aren’t winners but this one could far surpass earlier Zacks’ Stocks Set to Double like Nano-X Imaging which shot up +129.6% in little more than 9 months.
Free: See Our Top Stock And 4 Runners Up
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

LYB Q2 Earnings Call Points to a Prolonged Supply Reset

Chevron Corp.’s (CVX) shares rose 2.4% after reporting second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $6.06 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $5.80 per share.
Shares of ExxonMobil Holdings Corp. (XOM) fell 1% after posting second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $3.52 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.68 per share.
Shares of TELUS Corp.’s (TU) plunged 11.2% after the company posted second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $0.12 per share, lagging the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.16 per share.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.’s (LYB) shares gained 2.7% after the company reported second-quarter 2026 adjusted earnings of $4.30 per share, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.56 per share.
Beyond Nvidia: AI's Second Wave Is Here
The AI revolution has already minted millionaires. But the stocks everyone knows about aren't likely to keep delivering the biggest profits. AI’s second wave is moving from infrastructure to implementation and these companies are at the forefront of this transition, positioned to become what Amazon and Google were to the internet era.
See Stocks Now >>
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Company News for Aug 3, 2026

(RTTNews) - LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) will host a conference call at 11:00 AM ET on July 31, 2026, to discuss Q2 26 earnings results.
To access the live webcast, log on to https://investors.lyondellbasell.com/events-and-presentations
To listen to the call, dial 877-407-8029 or 201-689-8029.
For a replay call, dial 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415, Access ID: 13746218.
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

LyondellBasell Industries Q2 26 Earnings Conference Call At 11:00 AM ET

LyondellBasell (LYB) came out with quarterly earnings of $4.3 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.56 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.62 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +20.79%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this oil refiner and chemical company would post earnings of $0.31 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.49, delivering a surprise of +58.06%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
LyondellBasell, which belongs to the Zacks Chemical - Diversified industry, posted revenues of $9.18 billion for the quarter ended June 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 3.11%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $7.66 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
LyondellBasell shares have added about 39.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 8.7%.
What's Next for LyondellBasell?
While LyondellBasell has outperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for LyondellBasell was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.65 on $8.8 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $8.57 on $32.5 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Chemical - Diversified is currently in the bottom 43% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Chemours (CC), is yet to report results for the quarter ended June 2026. The results are expected to be released on August 4.
This chemical company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $0.43 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -25.9%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 4.4% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Chemours' revenues are expected to be $1.67 billion, up 3.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Should You Invest in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB)?
Before you invest in LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB), want to know the best stocks to buy for the next 30 days? Check out Zacks Investment Research for our free report on the 7 best stocks to buy.
Zacks Investment Research has been committed to providing investors with tools and independent research since 1978. For more than a quarter century, the Zacks Rank stock-rating system has more than doubled the S&P 500 with an average gain of +24.08% per year. (These returns cover a period from January 1, 1988 through May 6, 2024.)
Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report
The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Indicator	Apr 26	Jun 26	Jul 26	Aug 26	Sep 26	TTM	Median
P/E	0.00	—	—	—	—	0.00	20.08
Price/Sales	0.64	0.54	0.67	0.67	0.59	0.59	1.48
P/B	2.26	1.58	1.99	1.97	—	1.97	1.97
P/FCF	33.33	9.82	19.33	—	10.83	10.83	19.29

Indicator	Apr 26	Jun 26	Jul 26	Aug 26	Sep 26	TTM	Median
Net Profit Margin	—	0.00	—	—	—	0.00	9.02
Operating Margin	—	3.09	—	—	—	3.09	14.38
Gross Margin	—	12.76	—	—	—	12.76	29.78
Return on tangible equity	—	0.00	—	—	—	0.00	19.96

LyondellBasell Industries NV

Recent quarterly and TTM performance

Valuation

Debts

Efficiency

Other ratios

Revenue

Indicator	Apr 26	Jun 26	Jul 26	Aug 26	Sep 26	TTM	Median
ROE	—	0.00	—	—	—	0.00	14.00
ROA	—	0.00	—	—	—	0.00	7.13
ROI	—	0.00	—	—	—	0.00	9.67
Net Worth	24.02	—	—	—	—	24.02	1.52
Quick Ratio	—	1.07	—	—	—	1.07	1.23
Current Ratio	—	—	—	—	—	1.54	2.04

Indicator	Apr 26	Jun 26	Jul 26	Aug 26	Sep 26	TTM	Median
EPS	0.49	—	4.30	—	—	4.30	0.51
EPS Forecast	0.31	—	3.56	—	—	3.56	0.40
Revenue	—	9.18B	—	—	—	9.18B	207.00M
Gross Profit	—	2.04B	—	—	—	2.04B	—
EBITDA	—	1.89B	—	—	—	1.89B	—