Company / R&D Expense
LyondellBasell R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$136.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$124.0M / $136.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+0.7%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#12 of 51
Materials
What the data says
LyondellBasell's r&d expense of $136M is higher than 76% of companies in the Materials sector (FY2025). R&D Expense has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $124M in FY2022 to $136M in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$136M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.8%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $130M to $136M over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +3.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +3.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
In line with sector averageTop 24% of 51This company $136.0M Sector average $135.2M
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In line with sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- LyondellBasell's r&d expense has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of +3.8%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 0.7% year-over-year.
- Ranks #12 out of 51 companies in the Materials sector.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $136.0M | +0.7% |
| FY2024 | $135.0M | +3.8% |
| FY2023 | $130.0M | +4.8% |
| FY2022 | $124.0M | +0.0% |
| FY2021 | $124.0M | +9.7% |
| FY2020 | $113.0M | +1.8% |
| FY2019 | $111.0M | -3.5% |
| FY2018 | $115.0M | +8.5% |
| FY2017 | $106.0M | +7.1% |
| FY2016 | $99.0M | -2.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026