LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) cuts dividend almost in half to $0.69; 5% Yield

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LyondellBasell recalibrates quarterly dividend

February 20, 2026 6:30 AM EST

HOUSTON and LONDON, Feb. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced its board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.69 per share, representing a $0.68 per share reduction from the companys fourth quarter 2025 dividend. The dividend will be paid to shareholders on March 9, 2026, with an ex-dividend and record date of March 2, 2026.

Despite one of the longest downturns in our industry, LYB was able to return approximately $2 billion to our shareholders from existing cash and operations in 2025. With markets expected to remain challenged, we have made the decision to recalibrate the dividend... More