Operating Income for LyondellBasell (LYB)
According to LyondellBasell's latest reported financial statements, the company's current operating income (TTM) is -$327.00M USD. Operating income is profit from core operations: revenue minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses (SG&A, R&D). It excludes interest, taxes, and non-operating items, so it isolates how profitable the business itself is before financing and tax decisions. Compare with EBITDA and net income.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
-$327.00M
YoY change
-118.0%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2021)
$6.77B
Cumulative operating income
$62.08B
Operating Income history chart for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2007 to 2025
Operating Income history table for LyondellBasell (LYB) from 2007 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Operating Income | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$327.00M | -118.0% | ||
| 2024 | $1.82B | -40.5% | ||
| 2023 | $3.05B | -40.1% | ||
| 2022 | $5.10B | -24.7% | ||
| 2021 | $6.77B | +334.4% | ||
| 2020 | $1.56B | -62.1% | ||
| 2019 | $4.12B | -21.3% | ||
| 2018 | $5.23B | -4.2% | ||
| 2017 | $5.46B | +7.9% | ||
| 2016 | $5.06B | -17.3% | ||
| 2015 | $6.12B | +6.7% | ||
| 2014 | $5.74B | +12.4% | ||
| 2013 | $5.10B | +9.1% | ||
| 2012 | $4.68B | +7.8% | ||
| 2011 | $4.34B | +47.3% | ||
| 2010 | $2.94B | +828.7% | ||
| 2009 | $317.00M | -105.3% | ||
| 2008 | -$5.93B | -734.7% | ||
| 2007 | $934.00M | — |
Operating Income values are taken from LyondellBasell's reported income 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
In 2025, LyondellBasell (LYB) operating income totalled -$327.00M – plunged 118.0% year-over-year.
LyondellBasell operating income peaked at $6.77B in 2021; the latest annual figure is -$327.00M in 2025 (104.8% below peak).
Across the available history, operating income reached its high of $6.77B in 2021 and its low of -$5.93B in 2008.
LyondellBasell (LYB) sits 9th of 8 Basic Materials peers we track on this metric, against a peer median of $6.31B.
LyondellBasell Operating Income by Year
LyondellBasell Operating Income 2025: -$327.00M
LyondellBasell operating income in 2025 was -$327.00M, plunged 118.0% below 2024.
LyondellBasell Operating Income 2024: $1.82B
LyondellBasell operating income in 2024 was $1.82B, plunged 40.5% below 2023.
LyondellBasell Operating Income 2023: $3.05B
LyondellBasell operating income in 2023 was $3.05B, plunged 40.1% below 2022.
LyondellBasell Operating Income 2022: $5.10B
LyondellBasell operating income in 2022 was $5.10B, declined 24.7% below 2021.
LyondellBasell Operating Income 2021: $6.77B
LyondellBasell operating income in 2021 was $6.77B.
See more financial history for LyondellBasell (LYB).
Sector peers — Operating Income
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| Company | Operating Income | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont Corporation (NEM) | $10.35B | Basic Materials |
| Linde plc (LIN) | $8.94B | Basic Materials |
| Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) | $7.00B | Basic Materials |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (AEM) | $6.33B | Basic Materials |
| Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) | $6.29B | Basic Materials |
| CRH plc (CRH) | $4.53B | Basic Materials |
| The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) | $3.80B | Basic Materials |
| Ecolab Inc. (ECL) | $2.91B | Basic Materials |
Frequently asked questions
What is LyondellBasell's operating income?
- Latest reported operating income for LyondellBasell (LYB) is -$327.00M (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has LyondellBasell operating income changed year-over-year?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) operating income changed -118.0% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did LyondellBasell operating income hit its highest annual value?
- LyondellBasell operating income reached its highest annual value of $6.77B in 2021.
What was LyondellBasell operating income in 2024?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) operating income in 2024 was $1.82B.
What was LyondellBasell operating income in 2025?
- LyondellBasell (LYB) operating income in 2025 was -$327.00M.
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