LyondellBasell Industries NV vs TotalEnergies SE — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.24B), while TotalEnergies SE trades at $86.9 (market cap $193.69B). The key difference: TotalEnergies SE is far larger — about 9.6× 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.
| LYB | TTE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $20.24B | $193.69B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Energy |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $93.60 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $57.39 |
Enterprise Value | $31.83B | $224.68B |
Dividend Yield | 6.58% | 4.82% |
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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.
TotalEnergies (TTE) trades at $85.83, down 0.51% on the day, with a neutral technical signal. The stock shows attractive valuation metrics, including a P/E of 10.74 and P/S of 0.96, while recent earnings beat expectations in Q1 and Q2 2026. The company is actively reshaping its portfolio, acquiring Shell's European renewables business and developing the Cronos gas field in Cyprus. Cash flow improved in 2025, with net cash flow turning positive to $358 million after two years of outflows.
The outlook is supported by a strong analyst consensus, with a $94 price target and 57.6% buy ratings, but risks include declining revenue trends, legal challenges from climate litigation, and exposure to volatile energy markets. The stock offers a compelling value proposition with solid profitability and strategic investments in both traditional and renewable energy.
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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.
Read more on LYB →TotalEnergies is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2021, it produced 1.5 million barrels of liquids and 7.2 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At year-end 2020, reserves stood at 12.1 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 45% of which are liquids. During 2021, it had LNG sales of 42 Mt. The company owns interests in refineries with capacity of nearly 1.8 million barrels a day, primarily in Europe, distributes refined products in 65 countries, and manufactures commodity and specialty chemicals. It also holds a 19% interest in Russian oil company Novatek. At year-end, its gross installed renewable power generation capacity was 10.3 GW.
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