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Wells Fargo raises LyondellBasell stock price target to $76 on PE pricing

Wells Fargo raised its price target for LyondellBasell (LYB) to $76, citing potential upside from polyethylene prices. The company's Q3 earnings were $2.54 per share on $8.5B revenue, missing estimates. Analysts have mixed views, with BMO raising its target to $72 and Goldman Sachs to $69.

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Published Nov 2, 2026, 11:05 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

Analyst upgrade and higher price target suggest further upside for LYB.

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Market read

likely upside as investors price in the target raise

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Timing

today

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Context

Wells Fargo raised its price target on LyondellBasell (LYB) to $76 from $70 and kept an Overweight rating.

Expected impact

likely upside as investors price in the target raise

Evidence & confidence

Target increase reflects belief the stock is undervalued; market may bid the stock higher.

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