If you'd invested in LyondellBasell (LYB): performance and returns
Looking for LyondellBasell's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would LyondellBasell have returned?
This calculator shows how much LyondellBasell stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in LyondellBasell
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $709 | -29% |
| 3 years ago | $634 | -37% |
| 5 years ago | $574 | -43% |
| 10 years ago | $606 | -39% |
| since inception (2010) | $2,963 | +196% |
Return by year (LyondellBasell)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +22% | $1,216 (+22%) |
| 2025 | -42% | $709 (-29%) |
| 2024 | -22% | $554 (-45%) |
| 2023 | +15% | $634 (-37%) |
| 2022 | -10% | $571 (-43%) |
| 2021 | +1% | $574 (-43%) |
| 2020 | -3% | $557 (-44%) |
| 2019 | +14% | $633 (-37%) |
| 2018 | -25% | $477 (-52%) |
| 2017 | +29% | $614 (-39%) |
| 2016 | -1% | $606 (-39%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does LYB return?
$1,000 invested in LyondellBasell 10 years ago would be worth $606 today, i.e. -5%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was LYB's best/worst year?
Best year: 2017 (+29%). Worst year: 2025 (-42%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in LYB since inception be worth?
Since 2010, $1,000 would have become $2,963 (+196%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do LyondellBasell's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If LyondellBasell pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is LyondellBasell's average annual return (ROI)?
LyondellBasell's return on investment is about -5%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.