LyondellBasell Industries N.V. LYB will present its latest polymer developments at Plastico Brasil 2025, the leading trade show for the South American plastics sector, to be held from March 24-28 at the Sao Paulo Expo in Brazil. At the event, LYB will showcase solutions that aim to improve efficiency, sustainability and performance in plastic manufacturing. 

Plastico Brasil brings together specialists from the entire plastics supply chain to discuss the latest advances in technology, materials and processes. LYB will present its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) portfolio, providing visitors with an exclusive view of how its materials are shaping the industry's future.

As the demand for plastics solutions in South America grows owing to economic expansion, infrastructure development and sustainability measures, the company is committed to offering high-performance materials to suit these changing demands. Plastico Brasil provides a significant opportunity to work with industry professionals and demonstrate technologies that support the region's emphasis on efficiency, durability and environmental responsibility.

LYB stock has lost 24% in the past year compared with  the 11.5% decline of the industry.

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LYB, on its fourth-quarter call, said that it remains geared up for the macroeconomic drivers that will eventually spur supply chain replenishment, increase demand for durable goods and aid a more widespread economic recovery. One sign of recovery is that North American domestic demand for polyolefins returned in 2024, following two years of declines. The company anticipates seasonal demand gains across most product categories in the first quarter. 

Interest rate cuts, inflation moderation and pent-up demand will also foster increasing consumption of durable goods, which is expected to boost the company's polypropylene and Intermediates and Derivatives businesses. Increased driving and summertime gasoline requirements are projected to result in usual seasonal increases in oxyfuels margins.

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Price and Consensus

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LYB’s Rank & Key Picks

LYB currently carries a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).

Better-ranked stocks in the basic materials space include Carpenter Technology Corporation CRS, ArcelorMittal MT and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. AXTA

Carpenter Technology currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the last four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.7%. The company's shares have soared 218.2% in the past year. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ArcelorMittal’s current-year earnings is pegged at $3.72 per share. MT, which carries a Zacks Rank #2, surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters but missed it in one, with an average earnings surprise of 4.11%.

Axalta Coating Systems, which currently carries a Zacks Rank #1, beat the consensus estimate in each of the trailing four quarters. In this time frame, it has delivered an earnings surprise of roughly 16.3%, on average. AXTA’s shares have rallied 10.7% over the past year. 

 

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