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LyondellBasell Industries N.V. vs International Flavors & Fragrances: LYB and IFF compared
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is the larger company: $8.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.9B for International Flavors & Fragrances (Q3 2026). LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is growing faster (+10% against +4% a year earlier). LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.6% against 8.2%.
Where the money goes: LYB and IFF
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) · Q3 2026
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.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) · Q3 2026
International Flavors & Fragrances, Q3 2026: revenue $1.9B (+4% year over year), operating margin 8.2%, net loss $55.0M, operating cash flow $141M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) | International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $8.5B | $1.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +10% | +4% |
| Operating margin | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Net earnings | $758M | −$55.0M |
| Net margin | 8.9% | -2.8% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.7B | $141M |
| Free cash flow | $1.4B | — |
| Market value | $19.9B | $21.1B |
| P/E | 15.6× | 116.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $72.28 | $98.24 |
Where the revenue comes from
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.
- Polyethylene: $1.9B (22%)
- Oxyfuels and related products: $1.9B (22%)
- Polypropylene: $1.4B (16%)
- Olefins and co-products: $1.3B (15%)
Questions
Which is bigger, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. or International Flavors & Fragrances?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is the larger company: $8.5B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.9B for International Flavors & Fragrances (Q3 2026).
Is LyondellBasell Industries N.V. or International Flavors & Fragrances growing faster?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is growing faster (+10% against +4% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. or International Flavors & Fragrances?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is more profitable, with an operating margin of 12.6% against 8.2%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 3, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.