Cash on Hand for LyondellBasell (LYB)
According to LyondellBasell's latest reported financial statements, the company's latest reported cash and short-term investments is $3.45B USD. Cash on hand here is cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments reported at the end of each period — the most liquid assets on the balance sheet. Compare with total debt for a net cash/debt picture and with total assets for the share of assets held in cash.
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
$3.45B
YoY change
+2.2%
5Y CAGR
+6.9%
Peak year (2013)
$4.45B
Latest annual
$3.45B
Cash on Hand history chart for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2008 to 2025
Cash on Hand history table for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2008 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Cash on Hand | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.45B | +2.2% | ||
| 2024 | $3.38B | -0.4% | ||
| 2023 | $3.39B | +57.6% | ||
| 2022 | $2.15B | +45.2% | ||
| 2021 | $1.48B | -39.9% | ||
| 2020 | $2.46B | +133.9% | ||
| 2019 | $1.05B | -13.9% | ||
| 2018 | $1.22B | -56.7% | ||
| 2017 | $2.83B | +40.0% | ||
| 2016 | $2.02B | +1.7% | ||
| 2015 | $1.99B | -24.2% | ||
| 2014 | $2.62B | -41.0% | ||
| 2013 | $4.45B | +62.9% | ||
| 2012 | $2.73B | +156.5% | ||
| 2011 | $1.06B | -74.8% | ||
| 2010 | $4.22B | +642.0% | ||
| 2009 | $569.00M | -36.1% | ||
| 2008 | $890.00M | — |
Cash on Hand values are taken from LyondellBasell's reported balance sheets (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
2025's annual cash and short-term investments for LyondellBasell (LYB) came in at $3.45B – edged up 2.2% year-over-year.
Through 2020–2025 (5 years), LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments delivered a +6.9% annualised rate; with the latest reading among the more recent periods of the dataset.
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments declined from $4.45B in 2013 to $3.45B in 2025, a 22.5% drawdown.
2013 marks the peak cash and short-term investments at $4.45B, with the historical low of $569.00M recorded in 2009.
Among 8 Basic Materials peers, LyondellBasell (LYB) ranks 6th; the peer median for cash and short-term investments is $4.08B.
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand by Year
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand 2025: $3.45B
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.45B, edged up 2.2% from 2024.
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand 2024: $3.38B
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $3.38B, edged down 0.4% below 2023.
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand 2023: $3.39B
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2023 was $3.39B, surged 57.6% from 2022.
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand 2022: $2.15B
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2022 was $2.15B, surged 45.2% from 2021.
LyondellBasell Cash on Hand 2021: $1.48B
LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2021 was $1.48B.
See more financial history for LyondellBasell (LYB).
Sector peers — Cash on Hand
Companies in the same sector as LyondellBasell, ranked by their latest cash and short-term investments.
| Company | Cash on Hand | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $8.24B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $5.06B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $4.91B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.10B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $4.05B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $2.87B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $646.20M | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $207.20M | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell's cash and short-term investments?
- Latest reported cash and short-term investments for LyondellBasell (LYB) is $3.45B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments changed year-over-year?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) cash and short-term investments changed +2.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) cash and short-term investments compound annual growth rate is +6.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments hit its highest annual value?
- LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments reached its highest annual value of $4.45B in 2013.
What was LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2024?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) cash and short-term investments in 2024 was $3.38B.
What was LyondellBasell cash and short-term investments in 2025?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) cash and short-term investments in 2025 was $3.45B.
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