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Evercore ISI lowered the firm's price target on LyondellBasell to $90 from $110 and keeps an In Line rating on the shares as a new analyst took over coverage of the stock and 10 other chemical names. Dissonance between sputtering industrial demand into year-end and prospects for a "less bad" 2025 has "muddled the forward outlook for chemicals investors" and the firm's sense is further EBITDA and EPS cuts coming to Q1 and FY25 "are needed to clear the deck," the analyst says. However, Evercore suspects the stocks "move sharply higher with signs of improving demand, so begin to position accordingly," the analyst added.

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LyondellBasell, a global petrochemical company, is now a $25 billion (by market cap) petrochemicals leader. To date, the company has already increased its dividend for 14 consecutive years, with a 10-year dividend growth rate of 9.5%. Expansion activities are pressuring free cash flow, further limiting flexibility around the dividend.

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LyondellBasell Industries NV is a leading global producer of olefins, polyolefins, and polypropylene, with a strong focus on North America. LYB is transitioning to recycling and renewable polymers, aiming to recycle 2M tons per year by 2030, enhancing its sustainability. The company has a robust dividend history, recently yielding 6.9%, and is considered a reliable conservative investment with a strong balance sheet.

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