LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB), headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates as a chemical company. Valued at $20.1 billion by market cap, the company manufactures plastic, chemical, and fuel products. It offers products for the manufacturing of personal care products, fresh food packaging, lightweight plastics, construction materials, automotive, and more. The global leader in developing and supplying materials is expected to announce its fiscal second-quarter earnings for 2025 before the market opens on Friday, Aug. 1. 

Ahead of the event, analysts expect LYB to report a profit of $1.05 per share on a diluted basis, down 53.1% from $2.24 per share in the year-ago quarter. The company beat or matched the consensus estimates in two of the last four quarters while missing the forecast on two other occasions. 

For the full year, analysts expect LYB to report EPS of $3.86, down 39.7% from $6.40 in fiscal 2024. However, its EPS is expected to rise 40.2% year-over-year to $5.41 in fiscal 2026. 

LYB stock has considerably underperformed the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 12.7% gains over the past 52 weeks, with shares down 35.9% during this period. Similarly, it underperformed the Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLB) 2% losses over the same time frame.

LYB’s performance was impacted by the tariff uncertainty and the slowing economy.

On Apr. 25, LYB shares closed up marginally after reporting its Q1 results. Its revenue stood at $7.7 billion, down 7.6% year-over-year. The company’s adjusted EPS declined 74.8% year-over-year to $0.33.

Analysts’ consensus opinion on LYB stock is cautious, with a “Hold” rating overall. Out of 19 analysts covering the stock, three advise a “Strong Buy” rating, one suggests a “Moderate Buy,” 12 give a “Hold,” and three recommend a “Strong Sell.” LYB’s average analyst price target is $66.90, indicating a potential upside of 5.7% from the current levels.