AstraZeneca plc vs LyondellBasell Industries NV — how do they compare? AstraZeneca plc trades at $158.1 (market cap $250.84B), while LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.24B). The key difference: AstraZeneca plc is far larger — about 12.4× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.58%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AZN | LYB | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $250.84B | $20.24B |
Sector | Health | Basic Materials |
52-Week High | $209.48 | $82.38 |
52-Week Low | $147.06 | $42.28 |
Enterprise Value | $278.12B | $31.83B |
Dividend Yield | 1.97% | 6.58% |
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LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) trades at $59.595, down 2.97% on the day, with a bearish technical signal. The company reported a strong Q2 2026 earnings beat ($4.30 EPS vs. $3.44 expected) but faces declining revenue and negative net income margins. Recent news highlights supply disruptions supporting margins, while analyst consensus is a Buy with a $70.56 price target, implying 18% upside.
Outlook is mixed: earnings momentum and undervaluation (P/S 0.62) offer opportunity, but weak profitability and high debt pose risks. The stock's direction hinges on margin sustainability and broader economic conditions affecting chemical demand.
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A merger between Astra of Sweden and Zeneca Group of the United Kingdom formed AstraZeneca in 1999. The firm sells branded drugs across several major therapeutic classes, including gastrointestinal, diabetes, cardiovascular, respiratory, cancer, and immunology. The majority of sales come from international markets with the United States representing close to one third of its sales.
Read more on AZN →LyondellBasell Industries NV is a petrochemical producer with operations in the U.S. and Europe. It operates in six segments: Olefins and Polyolefins-Americas (O&P-Americas), Olefins and Polyolefins-Europe, Asia, International (O&P-EAI), Intermediates and Derivatives (I&D), Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS), Refining and Technology. The company is a major producer of polyethylene, the world's largest producer of polypropylene, and the second- largest producer of propylene oxide. Its chemicals are used in various consumer and industrial end products. Substantially, all of the company's revenue is derived from product sales.
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