Dow vs. LyondellBasell Industries: Which Materials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Dow leverages a massive global manufacturing footprint and diverse product portfolio to serve the electronics and construction sectors. LyondellBasell is a leader in sustainable polymer technologies and maintains positive free cash flow despite industry-wide revenue headwinds.

The Motley Fool • Jul 14, 2026

LYB Partners Mondelez & Others for Flexible Packaging Solution

LYB partners with Mondelez, Amcor and Taghleef to launch 75% recycled-content packaging for Marabou chocolate bars using CirculenRevive polymers.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 8, 2026

From plastic waste to chocolate wrappers: LYB and Mondelez collaborate on Marabou flexible packaging sourced from recycled plastic

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global chemical leader LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars, developed in collaboration with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other key industry players. Using LYB CirculenRevive polymers with 100% attributed recycled content via an ISCC PLUS-certified mass balance approach, Mondelez is now able to offer packaging sourced from 75% recycled content, helping transform hard-to-recycle post-consumer mixed plastic waste into high-quality materials for food packaging.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 7, 2026

LYB to discuss second-quarter results Friday, July 31, 2026

HOUSTON and LONDON, July 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB), a leader in the global chemical industry, will announce its second-quarter 2026 financial results before the U.S. market opens Friday, July 31, followed by a webcast and teleconference to discuss the results at 11 a.m. EDT. Teleconference and webcast details Friday, July 31, 202611 a.m. EDTHosted by David Dennison, head of investor relationsAccess the webcast 10 to 15 minutes prior to the start of the call at www.lyb.com/earnings.

GlobeNewsWire • Jul 6, 2026

Buy In July: 8 IDEAL 'Safer' S&P 500 DiviDogs

Eight S&P 500 'safer' dividend dogs, including VICI, VZ, T, F, BEN, KMI, KEY, and RF, offer attractive yields with free cash flow coverage. Analyst projections for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs indicate potential net gains of 21.99% to 50.26% by July 2027, with an average risk 54% below market. The dividend dog strategy favors stocks where annual dividends from $1K invested exceed single share prices, signaling fair value and income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 4, 2026

Is LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Stock Outpacing Its Basic Materials Peers This Year?

Here is how LyondellBasell (LYB) and Usinas Siderurgicas de Minas Gerais SA (USNZY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Zacks Investment Research • Jul 3, 2026

One Of The Huge Mistakes Dividend Investors Are Making Right Now

Dividend investing may seem simple in theory, but there are many pitfalls that investors fall into along the journey. I share perhaps the biggest mistake that many dividend investors are making in the current market environment. I share how to avoid it, along with some areas of the market I am finding a lot of attractive opportunities right now.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 1, 2026

LyondellBasell (LYB) Upgraded to Strong Buy: What Does It Mean for the Stock?

LyondellBasell (LYB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 26, 2026

New Strong Buy Stocks for June 26th

ATI, HLIT, LYB, LZRFY and HCI have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on June 26th, 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 26, 2026

LYB or AIQUY: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?

Investors interested in Chemical - Diversified stocks are likely familiar with LyondellBasell (LYB) and Air Liquide (AIQUY). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

Zacks Investment Research • Jun 26, 2026