In recent trading, LyondellBasell (LYB, Financial) has experienced noticeable bearish sentiment. A total of 1,614 put options were traded, surpassing the anticipated volume by 40%. This activity led to a Put/Call Ratio of 2.27, indicating a stronger preference for puts over calls among traders.
The most active contracts were the May 2025 45 puts and the April 2025 80 calls, with combined transactions approaching 1,800 contracts. Additionally, the implied volatility at-the-money (ATM IV) has risen by over one point during the day, suggesting increased market expectations of price movement.
LyondellBasell is scheduled to release its quarterly earnings report on April 25th, an event that could further influence market dynamics and investor sentiment regarding the stock.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast
Based on the one-year price targets offered by 21 analysts, the average target price for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB, Financial) is $74.96 with a high estimate of $105.00 and a low estimate of $51.00. The average target implies an upside of 31.89% from the current price of $56.84. More detailed estimate data can be found on the LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) Forecast page.
Based on the consensus recommendation from 24 brokerage firms, LyondellBasell Industries NV's (LYB, Financial) average brokerage recommendation is currently 2.9, indicating "Hold" status. The rating scale ranges from 1 to 5, where 1 signifies Strong Buy, and 5 denotes Sell.
Based on GuruFocus estimates, the estimated GF Value for LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB, Financial) in one year is $67.46, suggesting a upside of 18.69% from the current price of $56.835. GF Value is GuruFocus' estimate of the fair value that the stock should be traded at. It is calculated based on the historical multiples the stock has traded at previously, as well as past business growth and the future estimates of the business' performance. More detailed data can be found on the LyondellBasell Industries NV (LYB) Summary page.
