Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.48
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
9.1%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
15 years
LYB Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 6.1% and trend is rising.
LYB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield9.1%
Trailing DPS$5.48
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout57.8%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR-18.0%
5Y CAGR5.3%
Yield on Cost (5Y)6.1%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield10.2%
1Y Total Return9.5%
5Y Total Return-11.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$8,89610Y ago$13,69820Y ago$58,032
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
LYB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
LYB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 57.8%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
LYB has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -18.0% and 5-year CAGR of 5.3%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, LYB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 9.1% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 10.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 6.1% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -11.0%, with dividends contributing 29.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,698 today.
LYB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$29.20
Avg/Payment$1.4600
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026Latest | $0.6900 | — | 6.14% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.6900 | ↓ -49.6% | 8.29% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 11.37% | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Aug 25, 2025 | $1.3700 | — | 9.50% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | $1.3700 | ↑ +2.2% | 9.90% | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | $1.3400 | — | 7.00% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | $1.3400 | — | 6.42% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | $1.3400 | — | 5.29% | Sep 3, 2024 |
LYB Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
9.1%
#1 of 9
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
15Y
5.3% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
10.2%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st LYBLyondellBasell Indus… | $19.4B | 9.1% | — | 15 | Unknown |
3rd  DOWDow Inc. | $22.8B | 6.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 LINLinde plc | $237.3B | 1.2% | 40.8% | 34 | Sustainable |
 WLKWestlake Corporation | $10.3B | 2.6% | — | 22 | Unknown |
2nd  HUNHuntsman Corporation | $2.1B | 7.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 OLNOlin Corporation | $2.5B | 3.6% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TROXTronox Holdings plc | $1.2B | 4.1% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 EMNEastman Chemical Com… | $8.3B | 4.5% | 80.4% | 16 | Watch |
 CECelanese Corporation | $5.7B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
LYB Annual Dividend History (2008–2026)
19 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.38 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.5% |
| 2025 | $5.45 | 3.4% | 4 | $-2.35 | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2024 | $5.27 | 6.7% | 4 | $4.15 | 127.0% | 0.79x | 5.9% |
| 2023 | $4.94 | -50.1% | 4 | $6.46 | 76.5% | 1.31x | 5.5% |
| 2022 | $9.90 | 123.0% | 4 | $11.80 | 83.9% | 1.19x | 11.1% |
| 2021 | $4.44 | 5.7% | 4 | $16.75 | 26.5% | 3.77x | 5.0% |
| 2020 | $4.20 | 1.2% | 4 | $4.24 | 99.1% | 1.01x | 4.7% |
| 2019 | $4.15 | 3.7% | 4 | $9.59 | 43.3% | 2.31x | 4.6% |
| 2018 | $4.00 | 12.7% | 4 | $12.06 | 33.2% | 3.02x | 4.5% |
| 2017 | $3.55 | 6.6% | 4 | $12.23 | 29.0% | 3.45x | 4.0% |
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LYB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LYB stock.
How much dividend does LYB pay per share?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.48 per share, with a current dividend yield of +9.1%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is LYB's next ex-dividend date?
LYB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. LYB typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is LYB's dividend safe?
LYB's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +57.8%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is LYB a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, LyondellBasell Industries N.V. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.3%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does LYB pay dividends?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.48 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in LYB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in LYB five years ago would be worth approximately $8,896 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is LYB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
LYB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +6.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +9.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.