LyondellBasell declares $0.69 quarterly dividend for Q2

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.69 per share.

The dividend is scheduled to be distributed on June 8, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 1, 2026.

The ex-dividend date for the transaction has also been finalized for June 1, 2026, meaning investors purchasing shares on or after this date will not be entitled to the upcoming payout.

The declaration maintains the steady distribution rate established in February 2026, when the multinational chemical and plastics producer recalibrated its quarterly allocation from $1.37 per share to better navigate a prolonged downcycle in the global petrochemical market.

Executive leadership previously noted that the revised capital allocation strategy aims to prioritize operational reliability and cost reductions while ensuring the firm retains financial flexibility.

The company continues to maintain its long-term cycle target of returning 70% of free cash flow to its shareholder base.

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