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Data last updated: Oct 17, 2026
Snapshot (as of Oct 17, 2026): LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a $4.12 annual dividend ($1.03 quarterly), yielding 4.40% at $64.01/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 4.40%
Annual Dividend: $4.12 per share
Payout Ratio: 748.6% (based on depressed trailing earnings — see safety analysis below)
Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-08-24
Dividend Frequency: quarterly
Sector: Basic Materials
Years of Dividend History: 16
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. dividend income comes from one of the world's largest chemical manufacturers, producing polyethylene, polypropylene, and propylene oxide across operations in the U.S., Germany, China, and beyond. The current yield stands at 5.56%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $3.44 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 24, 2026. A beta of 0.353 means LYB stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who prioritize price stability alongside yield.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. pays out -123.6% of earnings as dividends, a payout ratio classified as conservative (below 40%) on a cash-flow basis, though the negative figure reflects a period of depressed reported earnings rather than an unsustainable cash drain. LyondellBasell Industries N.V. dividend safety is supported by the breadth of its operations: six business segments spanning olefins, polyolefins, intermediate chemicals, advanced polymer solutions, refining, and technology licensing spread revenue across multiple product lines and geographies. The most significant data-supported pressure point is that negative earnings make the payout ratio figure unreliable as a standalone safety gauge, and any prolonged downturn in chemical demand could test the dividend's durability.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.6% per year from 2014 to 2025. The per-share annual dividend grew from $2.70 in 2014 to $5.45 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from this calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 123.0% in 2022, which skews the long-run average upward. The history also contains at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so growth has not been uninterrupted.
| Period | CAGR | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Year | -18.0% | $9.90 (2022) | $5.45 (2025) |
| 5-Year | +5.3% | $4.20 (2020) | $5.45 (2025) |
| 10-Year | +6.0% | $3.04 (2015) | $5.45 (2025) |
LYB fits income-focused investors who want a high yield from a large, diversified chemical manufacturer and can accept some earnings volatility. The current yield of 5.56% is classified as high (above 4%), though it sits well below the 5-year average yield of 9.69%, which reflects a period when the share price was lower or dividends were temporarily elevated. The 6.6% annualized dividend growth over 11 years adds a real income-growth component, but the negative reported payout ratio and a history that includes at least one meaningful decline mean the dividend is not unconditional. The trade-off is clear: a high current yield and moderate growth history, offset by earnings sensitivity tied to global chemical cycles.
| Payment Date | Amount per Share |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | $0.6900 |
| 2026-06-01 | $0.6900 |
| 2026-03-02 | $0.6900 |
| 2025-12-01 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-08-25 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-06-02 | $1.3700 |
| 2025-03-10 | $1.3400 |
| 2024-12-02 | $1.3400 |
| 2024-08-26 | $1.3400 |
| 2024-06-03 | $1.3400 |
| Year | Total Dividends |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $2.0700 |
| 2025 | $5.4500 |
| 2024 | $5.2700 |
| 2023 | $4.9400 |
| 2022 | $9.9000 |
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