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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) reported revenue of $8.5B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +10% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 12.6%, net earnings $758M (8.9% of revenue).
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Q3 2026: revenue $8.5B (+10% year over year), operating margin 12.6%, net earnings $758M, operating cash flow $1.7B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $8.5B | -7% | +10% |
| Operating profit | $1.1B | -31% | — |
| Net earnings | $758M | +36% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $1.7B | +128% | +75% |
| Free cash flow | $1.4B | +193% | +145% |
What changed
Revenue was $8.5B in Q3 2026, up 10% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter. Polyethylene was the largest line at 22% of revenue. Oxyfuels and related products added $0.60B year over year (up 47%), 78% of the total change. Intermediate chemicals declined 14%.
Operating profit was $1.1B, a 12.6% margin (up 22.0 points year over year). Total costs fell 12% while revenue rose 10%. Net earnings were $0.76B. The effective tax rate was 19.8%.
Operating cash flow was $1.7B (up 75% year over year), 226% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.37B of depreciation and amortization and $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.57B. Capital expenditures of $0.30B left free cash flow of $1.4B.
Questions
What was LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s revenue in the third quarter 2026?
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Was LyondellBasell Industries N.V. profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.1B (12.6% of revenue) and net earnings $758M.