LyondellBasell reports second quarter 2026 earnings

* Net income: $0.6 billion, $1.4 billion excluding identified items(1) * Diluted earnings per share: $1.71 per share; $4.30 per share excluding identified items * EBITDA: $1.3 billion, $2.1 billion excluding identified items * Strengthened the portfolio through the divestiture of select European assets, structurally improving the cost position and aligning the company's European footprint to its strategy * Continued to deliver meaningful fixed-cost reductions and lower capital expenditures through the Cash Improvement Plan * Capitalized on improved market conditions through disciplined commercial execution HOUSTON and LONDON, July 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE: LYB) (the "company") today announced results for the second quarter 2026. Comparisons with the prior quarter and second quarter 2025 are available in the following table:

Millions of U.S. dollars (except share data)Three Months EndedSix Months Ended June 30, 2026March 31, 2026June 30, 2025June 30, 2026June 30, 2025 Sales and other operating revenues$ 9,177$ 7,197$ 7,658$ 16,374$ 15,335 Net income559125115684292 Diluted earnings per share1.710.380.342.100.88 Weighted average diluted share count323323322323323 EBITDA (1)1,2525686061,8201,261