LYBNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-6.3%

Updated 510h ago

Sector Performance

3th percentile

LYB

-6.3%

Sector Median

7.9%

Sector Avg

11.7%

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Deep Analysis

Revenue growth (year-over-year, or YoY) measures how a company's sales changed compared to the same quarter last year.

LYB's current YoY figure of -6.3% sits well below the sector median of 7.8%, placing it in the 5th percentile among its peers. The year-over-year change is not available, but revenue improved sharply quarter-over-quarter by +75.1%, indicating a recent surge from the prior three months. The combination of a negative YoY level with a strong sequential rebound suggests the company is still contracting relative to last year, yet the quarterly acceleration may signal a near-term turnaround. This mixed dynamic introduces a risk of continued year-over-year weakness but also an opportunity if the QoQ momentum persists. The metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict by balancing a lagging position versus peers against a promising short-term trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about LYB?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

Who are LYB's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: FMC (-4.1%), COP (-4.6%), CCI (-4.8%), EMN (-4.9%), IPG (-5.1%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.