LyondellBasell Industries NV vs Verizon Communications Inc — how do they compare? LyondellBasell Industries NV trades at $63.98 (market cap $20.67B), while Verizon Communications Inc trades at $47.15 (market cap $196.40B). The key difference: Verizon Communications Inc is far larger — about 9.5× LyondellBasell Industries NV's market cap, and LyondellBasell Industries NV pays the higher dividend (6.44%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| LYB | VZ | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $20.67B | $196.40B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Media |
52-Week High | $82.38 | $51.38 |
52-Week Low | $42.28 | $38.40 |
Enterprise Value | $32.26B | $383.10B |
Dividend Yield | 6.44% | 5.99% |
Volume | — | 22,584,735 |
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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 →Verizon Communications Inc. is an integrated telecommunications company that provides wire line voice and data services, wireless services, Internet services, and published directory information. The Company also provides network services for the federal government including business phone lines, data services, telecommunications equipment, and payphones.
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