LYB monthly performance report
Monthly LYB research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
LYB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- LyondellBasell (LYB) closed August 2026 at $59.03, down 4.91% for the month and +13.56% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LYB is +36.33%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.89% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.35% versus its 200-day moving average ($58.24), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LYB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −110.61%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
LyondellBasell ended August 2026 at $59.03, posting a monthly return of −4.91%. The S&P 500 returned +3.05% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −7.96%.
The current quarter stands at +19.65% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.35% versus the 200-day moving average ($58.24).
Year-to-date, LYB is +36.33% against SPY +12.89%, a gap of +23.44%. The stock is currently −29.68% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −60.06%.
| Period | LYB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.40% | −0.20% | −3.20% |
| 1 Week | +1.39% | +3.90% | −2.51% |
| 1 Month | −4.91% | +3.05% | −7.96% |
| 3 Months | −20.87% | +7.11% | −27.99% |
| 6 Months |