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LYB

LyondellBasell Industries N.V.

LYB

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · Stock · quarterly payer

$67.35

Undervalued · +85% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

4.10%

Annual Dividend

$2.76

Payout Ratio

749%

5-Yr Growth

5.3%

Ex-Date

Aug 24, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about LYB's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has a forward dividend yield of 4.10%, based on an annual dividend of $2.76 per share and a share price of $67.35.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is D (48 out of 100), which rates the dividend as unsafe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years as of Oct 27, 2026.
  • LYB has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • LYB's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 24, 2026, for a dividend of $0.69 per share.
  • LYB's dividend has grown at an average rate of 5.3% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB's 4.10% yield is 42% below its five-year average yield of 7.11%.
  • As of Oct 27, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for LYB is $124.84 per share, 85% above the $67.35 share price, so LYB screens as undervalued.
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 1 time across the 61 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 49.6% cut to $0.690 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 2, 2026.
  • LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) has declared its first higher dividend of the year in May in 4 of the last 5 years; its most recent raise, 2.2%, was declared on May 23, 2025.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "LYB Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 27, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/LYB

Summary

As of Oct 27, 2026, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) yields 4.10% ($2.76 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of D (48/100) and has 14 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is LYB a good dividend stock?

Mixed

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.10% ($2.76/yr), with 14 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • 14 consecutive years of dividend growth
  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Strong 5.3% 5-yr dividend growth

Risks

  • Elevated payout ratio (749%)
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years
  • Below-average dividend safety score

Key Data

Dividend Yield
4.10%
Payout Ratio
749%
Annual Dividend
$2.76
5-Yr Avg Growth
5.3%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 24, 2026
Years of Growth
14
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.35
Market Cap
$21.8B
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-24%
52-Week Range
$41.58 – $83.94
Dividend Safety
D · 48/100
Ever Cut?
No

LYB dividend raises and cuts

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) has raised its regular dividend 16 times and cut it 1 time across the 61 payments on record since 2011. Its most recent change was a 49.6% cut to $0.690 per share, going ex-dividend on Mar 2, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Mar 2, 2026Cut$1.37 → $0.690−49.6%
Jun 2, 2025Raise$1.34 → $1.37+2.2%
Jun 3, 2024Raise$1.25 → $1.34+7.2%
May 26, 2023Raise$1.19 → $1.25+5.0%
Aug 26, 2022Raise$1.13 → $1.19+5.3%
Jun 4, 2021Raise$1.05 → $1.13+7.6%
Jun 7, 2019Raise$1.00 → $1.05+5.0%
Mar 2, 2018Raise$0.900 → $1.00+11.1%
Jun 1, 2017Raise$0.850 → $0.900+5.9%
May 20, 2016Raise$0.780 → $0.850+9.0%
Aug 21, 2015Raise$0.700 → $0.780+11.4%
Apr 24, 2014Raise$0.600 → $0.700+16.7%
Show all 17 changes since 2011
Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Nov 21, 2013Raise$0.500 → $0.600+20.0%
May 30, 2013Raise$0.400 → $0.500+25.0%
May 17, 2012Raise$0.250 → $0.400+60.0%
Mar 8, 2012Raise$0.200 → $0.250+25.0%
Aug 15, 2011Raise$0.100 → $0.200+100.0%
Every LYB payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
LYB ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 24, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →LYB dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LYB a good dividend stock?

Mixed. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.10% ($2.76/yr), with 14 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is LYB undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, LYB's fair value is about $124.84 versus a $67.35 share price — so it looks undervalued (+85% vs. fair value).

Is LYB's dividend safe?

LYB has a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 14-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is LYB's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for LYB is about $124.84 per share, roughly 85% above the current $67.35 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is LYB a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data LYB screens as "mixed" and undervalued. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 4.10% ($2.76/yr), with 14 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will LYB cut its dividend?

LYB earns a dividend-safety grade of D (48/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does LYB pay a dividend?

Yes. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.76 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 4.10%.

What is LYB's dividend yield?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB's forward dividend yield is 4.10%, based on a $2.76 annual dividend and a $67.35 share price.

What is LYB's dividend per share?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB pays $2.76 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is LYB's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB's payout ratio is 749% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has LYB grown its dividend?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB has increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years.

When is the next LYB ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 27, 2026, LYB's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 24, 2026, for $0.69 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.76 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$69.00
Annual$276.00
Monthly avg$23.00

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