LyondellBasell Industries reported a net loss of $738 million for the full year 2025, with diluted earnings per share at $(2.34). Excluding identified items, net income was $563 million, with diluted earnings per share at $1.70. EBITDA for the year was $1.1 billion, or $2.5 billion excluding identified items. The company generated $2.3 billion in cash from operating activities.

The company’s Cash Improvement Plan exceeded its $600 million goal for 2025, achieving $800 million in cash improvement. They plan to increase the cumulative target to $1.3 billion by the end of 2026, with an additional $500 million in cash generation. Divestment of four European assets is on track for completion in the second quarter of 2026.

In the fourth quarter of 2025, LyondellBasell reported a net loss of $140 million, with diluted earnings per share at $(0.45). EBITDA for the quarter was $345 million, or $417 million excluding identified items. Margins declined across most businesses due to higher costs for feedstocks and maintenance activities.

The company plans to invest $1.2 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, focusing on safe and reliable operations and ongoing projects like MoReTec-1. They expect market conditions to improve, with initiatives in propylene capacity, chemical recycling, and cost-advantaged production in the Middle East. The company is aligning operating rates with global demand for the first quarter of 2026.

LyondellBasell will host a conference call on January 30 to discuss their financial results. Participants will include CEO Peter Vanacker and other key executives. The company’s focus remains on safety, operational excellence, and cash conversion to achieve long-term goals. They continue to prioritize investments in safety and reliability while evaluating cash returns to shareholders and growth investments.

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