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Since 1926, dividends have contributed approximately 32% of the total return for the S&P 500, while capital appreciations have contributed 68%.

LyondellBasell Industries presents a compelling value play with a low P/E ratio and anticipated EPS recovery in FY 2025 and 2026. Despite recent earnings misses and macro headwinds, LYB's free cash flow yield is over 6%, and the stock offers a high dividend yield. Technical analysis indicates LYB is at critical support levels, suggesting a 'buy the dip' opportunity ahead of the Q4 earnings report.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is a leading global petrochemical producer with significant operations in North America and Europe. The firm's earnings have trailed off over the past couple of years, and the company now has a high dividend payout ratio. Given the macroeconomic uncertainty, earnings could be depressed for a while, placing strain on the dividend.

Between 2023 and the end of 2024, the S&P 500 (^GSPC 0.16%) gained a staggering 53.2%. The strong two-year performance has left the index with a relatively expensive valuation.

Seven of the ten lowest-priced BBB Dogs, including Altria, Pfizer, and Verizon, are ready to buy, with dividends from $1K invested exceeding single share prices. Analysts project 16.27% to 32.98% net gains by January 2026 for the top-ten BBB Dogs, with LyondellBasell leading at 32.98%. Six of the top ten BBB Dogs are ideally priced, with dividends from $1K invested exceeding single share prices, meeting the dogcatcher ideal.

HOUSTON and LONDON, Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, will announce its fourth-quarter 2024 financial results before the U.S. market opens Friday, Jan. 31, followed by a webcast and teleconference to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EST. Teleconference and webcast details Friday, Jan. 31, 202511 a.m. ESTHosted by David Kinney, head of investor relationsAccess the webcast 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the call at www.lyondellbasell.com/earnings.

The Federal Reserve's 25 basis points rate cut at the end of October 2024 took interest rates below 5% for the first time since March 2023, and another rate a few weeks ago puts it as 4.5% as of writing.

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