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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Q2 2025 earnings results (second quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Aug 1, 2025
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) reported revenue of $7.7B for the second quarter 2025 (Q2 2025), -12% from a year earlier and -0.2% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.7%, net earnings $115M (1.5% of revenue).
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Q2 2025: revenue $7.7B (-12% year over year), operating margin 3.7%, net earnings $115M, operating cash flow $351M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $7.7B | -0.2% | -12% |
| Operating profit | $285M | +150% | -71% |
| Net earnings | $115M | -35% | -88% |
| Operating cash flow | $351M | — | -74% |
What changed
Revenue was $7.7B in Q2 2025, down 12% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Polyethylene was the largest line at 25% of revenue. Olefins and co-products lost $0.38B year over year (down 29%), 38% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.28B, a 3.7% margin (down 7.8 points year over year). Total costs fell 4% while revenue fell 12%. Net earnings were $0.12B, down 88% year over year. The effective tax rate was 37.5%.
Operating cash flow was $0.35B (down 74% year over year), 305% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.33B of depreciation and amortization and $0.02B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.12B. Capital expenditures of $0.54B exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$0.19B.
Questions
What was LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s revenue in the second quarter 2025?
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Was LyondellBasell Industries N.V. profitable in the second quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $285M (3.7% of revenue) and net earnings $115M.