LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) Faces "Sell" Rating from UBS Amidst Pre-Earnings Volatility\n\nNEW YORK, NY – July 9, 2025 – LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a prominent global player in the chemicals, polymers, and fuels sectors, is navigating a period of heightened investor scrutiny as UBS has reiterated its "Sell" rating for the company. This comes alongside a downward adjustment of its price target, signaling a cautious outlook ahead of LyondellBasell's second-quarter 2025 financial results.\n\n## UBS Maintains "Sell" Rating, Lowers Price Target\n\nOn July 9, 2025, investment bank UBS affirmed its "Sell" recommendation for LyondellBasell. Concurrently, UBS revised its price target for LYB shares, lowering it from $50 to $49. This adjustment, made while the stock was trading around $65, underscores a continued bearish perspective from the analyst firm regarding the company's near-term prospects.\n\n## Pre-Earnings Stock Performance and Market Dynamics\n\nAs LyondellBasell prepares to release its Q2 2025 financial results on August 1, the stock has exhibited notable volatility. On the day of the UBS rating update, LYB closed at $63.96, reflecting a modest increase of 0.40% or $0.26. Intraday trading saw fluctuations between a low of $61 and a high of $64.40, indicative of investor anticipation and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming earnings report.\n\nLyondellBasell's market capitalization currently stands at approximately $20.56 billion. The stock's performance over the past year highlights significant price swings, with a 52-week high of $100.46 and a low of $51.11. This wide range underscores the inherent volatility in LYB shares and the challenges the company faces in maintaining consistent investor confidence amidst fluctuating market conditions and industry-specific pressures. Trading volume on the NYSE for the day reached 1,125,471 shares.\n\n## Upcoming Q2 2025 Earnings Release Details\n\nInvestors and analysts are keenly awaiting LyondellBasell's second-quarter 2025 financial results, scheduled for release on August 1. The company will host a webcast and teleconference to discuss these results, led by David Kinney, Head of Investor Relations. Participants are advised to join the session 10 to 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.\n\nPresentation slides accompanying the teleconference will be made available during and after the call. For those unable to attend the live session, a replay of the call will be accessible from 1 p.m. EDT on August 1, 2025, through September 1, 2025. These resources aim to provide comprehensive insights into the company's financial performance and strategic outlook.