LYB monthly performance report
Check LYB's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
LYB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- LyondellBasell (LYB) closed September 2026 at $61.93, down 4.84% for the month and +17.54% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, LYB is +43.03%, outperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading +1.50% versus its 200-day moving average ($61.01), a bullish technical signal.
- Over the past three years, LYB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −110.09%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.9.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 38.5% — 15 positive months versus 24 negative months.
LyondellBasell ended September 2026 at $61.93, posting a monthly return of −4.84%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −4.14%.
The current quarter stands at +17.63% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains constructive: price is +1.50% versus the 200-day moving average ($61.01).
Year-to-date, LYB is +43.03% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of +31.33%. The stock is currently −26.22% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −60.06%.
| Period | LYB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.61% | −0.12% | −3.49% |
| 1 Week | −2.76% | −0.34% | −2.42% |
| 1 Month | −4.84% | −0.70% | −4.14% |
| 3 Months | −1.05% | +2.80% | −3.85% |
| 6 Months | −14.34% | +13.85% | −28.19% |
| YTD | +43.03% | +11.70% | +31.33% |
| 12 Months | +17.54% | +15.01% | +2.52% |
| 3 Years | −38.40% | +71.69% | −110.09% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2026 | +40.06% |
| #2 | Jul 2026 | +17.91% |
| #3 | Feb 2026 | +17.39% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +13.16% |
| #5 | Jul 2023 | +7.66% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Jun 2026 | −21.01% |
| #2 | Apr 2025 | −17.32% |
| #3 | Sep 2025 | −12.97% |
| #4 | Dec 2025 | −11.61% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −10.88% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −17.81% |
| Q3 2025 | −15.24% |
| Q4 2025 | −11.70% |
| Q1 2026 | +86.05% |
| Q2 2026 | −34.64% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +17.63% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +14.51% |
| 2024 | −21.89% |
| 2025 | −41.70% |
| 2026 | +43.03% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $83.94 (2026-03-31) |
| 52-Week Low | $41.58 (2025-11-10) |
| Current Price | $61.93 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $61.01 |
| Price vs 200DMA | +1.50% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −60.06% (2025-12-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −26.22% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 35.9 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −110.09% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 27.3 (Dec 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was LYB's return for this report period?
LYB returned −4.84% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has LYB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD LYB: +43.03% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is LYB's 12-month return?
+17.54% over the trailing 12 months.
Is LYB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is +1.50% versus 200DMA ($61.01).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−60.06% on 2025-12-08.