Rating Change
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) with a rating of Equal-Weight on October 13, 2026.
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Barclays Initiates Coverage on LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) with Equal-Weight
Barclays analysts initiated coverage on LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) with a rating of Equal-Weight on October 13, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB) · new coverage
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $59.58
- Market capitalization
- $14.5B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays initiated Equal-Weight coverage on LyondellBasell Industries on October 13, 2026, indicating a neutral outlook on the stock.
- LYB trades at $59.58 with a $14.5B market capitalization and has gained 40% over the past 52 weeks.
- Among the 10 most recent analyst ratings, 3 are Buy and 7 are Hold, with no Sell ratings, showing mixed sentiment.
- Recent ratings from major firms are predominantly neutral to hold, with RBC Capital being the sole Outperform rating among recent coverage.
Market Context
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $59.58 with a market capitalization of $14.5B. The stock has gained 40.0% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 3 Buy, 7 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Sep 30, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 25, 2026 | UBS | Neutral | N/A |
| Sep 11, 2026 | Keybanc | Sector Weight | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View LYB Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for LYB?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (NYSE:LYB). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the LYB forecast page.
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