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Data last updated: Aug 31, 2026
Snapshot (as of Aug 31, 2026): LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a $3.44 annual dividend ($0.69 quarterly), yielding 5.40% at $63.67/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-08-24. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.
Dividend Yield: 5.40%
Annual Dividend: $3.44 per share
Payout Ratio: -123.6%
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 5.4%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $3.44 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is August 24, 2026. With a beta of 0.347, LYB stock moves far less than the broader market, which suits income-focused investors who prioritize low volatility over price appreciation.
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 company's diversified revenue base spanning olefins, polyolefins, intermediate chemicals, and technology licensing across multiple continents. The most significant pressure point is earnings volatility inherent to commodity chemical cycles, which can compress margins and push reported payout ratios into negative territory as seen in the current data.
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. dividend history shows a CAGR of 6.6% per year from 2014 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $2.70 in 2014 to $5.45 in 2025 (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The largest annual increase in the window was 123.0% in 2022, a spike that skews the long-run average upward and reflects an exceptional year rather than a repeatable growth rate.
| 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 | +9.2% | $2.26 (2015) | $5.45 (2025) |
LYB fits income-focused investors who want a high-yield chemical stock with low price volatility. The yield is classified as high (above 4%), and at 5.4% today it sits well below the 5-year average of 9.42%, which means the current entry point is not historically cheap on a yield basis. Two consecutive years of dividend increases show a rebuilding pattern after past volatility, but the streak is short. The trade-off is clear: LyondellBasell Industries N.V. offers a meaningful income stream backed by a globally diversified chemicals business, but earnings tied to commodity cycles mean the payout can come under pressure when margins contract.
| 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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