Buyback Spend for LyondellBasell (LYB)
Buyback Spend for LyondellBasell (LYB): headline value $402.00M · YoY +3.1%. Annual and quarterly series, chart, and tables are below.
Headline figure above is from the reporting period ending (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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Latest period
$402.00M
YoY change
+3.1%
5Y CAGR
+118.9%
Peak year (2014)
$5.79B
Latest annual
$201.00M
Buyback Spend history chart for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2007 to 2025
Buyback Spend history table for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2007 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Buyback Spend | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $201.00M | +3.1% | ||
| 2024 | $195.00M | -7.6% | ||
| 2023 | $211.00M | -49.8% | ||
| 2022 | $420.00M | -9.3% | ||
| 2021 | $463.00M | +11475.0% | ||
| 2020 | $4.00M | -99.9% | ||
| 2019 | $3.75B | +102.4% | ||
| 2018 | $1.85B | +114.1% | ||
| 2017 | $866.00M | -70.5% | ||
| 2016 | $2.94B | -36.9% | ||
| 2015 | $4.66B | -19.6% | ||
| 2014 | $5.79B | +197.0% | ||
| 2013 | $1.95B | — | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — |
Buyback Spend values are taken from LyondellBasell's reported cash flow statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, LyondellBasell (LYB) reported buyback spend of $201.00M – edged up 3.1% year-over-year.
LyondellBasell buyback spend has recorded the values shown across consecutive periods, with a +118.9% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
LyondellBasell buyback spend plunged from $5.79B in 2014 to $201.00M in 2025, a 96.5% drawdown.
The highest annual buyback spend of $5.79B was reported in 2014. The lowest in the available history was $0 in 2007.
Within Basic Materials, LyondellBasell (LYB) ranks 6th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for buyback spend is $733.35M.
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend by Year
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend 2025: $201.00M
LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2025 was $201.00M, edged up 3.1% from 2024.
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend 2024: $195.00M
LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2024 was $195.00M, declined 7.6% below 2023.
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend 2023: $211.00M
LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2023 was $211.00M, plunged 49.8% below 2022.
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend 2022: $420.00M
LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2022 was $420.00M, declined 9.3% below 2021.
LyondellBasell Buyback Spend 2021: $463.00M
LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2021 was $463.00M.
See more financial history for LyondellBasell (LYB).
Sector peers — Buyback Spend
Companies in the same sector as LyondellBasell, ranked by their latest buyback spend.
| Company | Buyback Spend | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Linde plc (LIN) | $4.60B | Basic Materials |
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $2.30B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $1.18B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $783.80M | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $682.89M | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $107.00M | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $0 | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $0 | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell's buyback spend?
Latest reported buyback spend for LyondellBasell (LYB) is $402.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has LyondellBasell buyback spend changed year-over-year?
LyondellBasell (LYB) buyback spend changed +3.1% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of LyondellBasell buyback spend?
LyondellBasell (LYB) buyback spend compound annual growth rate is +118.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did LyondellBasell buyback spend hit its highest annual value?
LyondellBasell buyback spend reached its highest annual value of $5.79B in 2014.
What was LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2024?
LyondellBasell (LYB) buyback spend in 2024 was $195.00M.
What was LyondellBasell buyback spend in 2025?
LyondellBasell (LYB) buyback spend in 2025 was $201.00M.
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