LyondellBasell Industries Stock Gets New $91 Price Target

Royal Bank of Canada raises price objective on specialty chemicals company

Apr. 11, 2026 at 12:20pm

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LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB), a global chemical company specializing in polyolefins and advanced polymers, had its price objective lifted by Royal Bank Of Canada from $82.00 to $91.00 in a research report issued on Friday. The firm maintained its 'outperform' rating on the stock.

Why it matters

LyondellBasell is a major player in the specialty chemicals industry, producing raw materials for a wide range of end markets. The increased price target from a prominent investment bank signals optimism about the company's growth prospects and ability to navigate current market conditions.

The details

In addition to the price target increase, several other equity research analysts have recently weighed in on LyondellBasell. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a 'sell' rating, while Wells Fargo & Company raised its price objective from $70.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock an 'equal weight' rating. Bank of America maintained an 'underperform' rating with a $55.00 price target. Alembic Global Advisors upgraded the stock from 'neutral' to 'overweight' and set a $73.00 price target.

  • The research report was issued on Friday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Royal Bank Of Canada

A major Canadian multinational investment bank and financial services company.

LyondellBasell Industries

A global chemical company headquartered in Houston, Texas that specializes in the production of polyolefins and advanced polymers.

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What’s next

Investors will be closely watching to see if LyondellBasell's stock price can reach the new $91 price target set by Royal Bank of Canada. The company's next earnings report, scheduled for late July 2026, will also be a key catalyst for the stock.

The takeaway

The increased price target from Royal Bank of Canada reflects growing optimism about LyondellBasell's ability to navigate the current market environment and capitalize on opportunities in the specialty chemicals industry. However, the mixed analyst views on the stock suggest continued uncertainty about the company's near-term prospects.