Many U.S.-listed chemical companies have recently cut their dividends, causing a gap between the high yields shown by dividend screeners and the actual payments investors receive. For example, LyondellBasell and FMC have significantly reduced their quarterly dividends, but trailing yield figures still reflect older, higher payouts. This distortion means investors should check the current declared dividend rate rather than relying on trailing yields. The sector-wide dividend reset reflects financial pressures, with some companies facing negative earnings and high debt, while a few like Dow maintain better cash flow coverage. Investors are advised to focus on dividend sustainability and company financial health before investing.
As of Sep 29, 2026 23:21 WIB, LyondellBasell (LYB) is trading at USD 58.01 with a dividend yield of 4.75% and a slight 1-day decline of 0.46%, while FMC (FMC) is priced at USD 9.30 with a dividend yield of 3.47% and a 0.98% gain for the day. On Pluang, LYB shows 100% sell activity and FMC 100% buy activity, reflecting differing investor sentiment despite the sector's dividend challenges. The most notable figure is LYB's 4.75% dividend yield, which remains relatively high despite recent cuts reported in the article.
