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Mar 31
LyondellBasell Q1 2025 Earnings Report
LyondellBasell reported a return to profitability in Q1 2025 after a prior quarter loss.
Key Takeaways
LyondellBasell posted $177 million in net income in Q1 2025, with improved earnings driven by increased operating rates and strategic cost actions, despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges and maintenance-related headwinds.
Returned to profitability with $177 million in net income after a Q4 loss.
Adjusted EPS came in at $0.33, reflecting one-time items including asset closures and discontinued operations.
Launched a $500 million Cash Improvement Plan to boost financial performance.
Returned $543 million to shareholders through dividends and buybacks.
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Forward Guidance
LyondellBasell expects seasonal demand improvements, easing U.S. feedstock costs, and strengthening European operations to support Q2 performance.
Positive Outlook
- Seasonal demand improvements expected across most businesses.
- U.S. natural gas and ethane costs are moderating.
- European and Asian operations benefiting from lower crude oil prices.
- Oxyfuels margins should improve with stronger gasoline demand.
- Strategic capacity reductions in Europe to balance supply and demand.
Challenges Ahead
- Economic uncertainty continues to weigh on the industry.
- Persistent margin pressure in acetyls and oxyfuels due to cost inflation.
- Volatile oil-to-gas price ratios remain a headwind.
- Recovery dependent on global trade and regulatory environment.
- Still operating in a prolonged industry downturn with cautious outlook.