Company / Capital Returned to Shareholders
LyondellBasell Capital Returned to Shareholders History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Returned to Shareholders
$2.0B
FY2025
5-year range
$1.8B / $3.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.6%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#5 of 93
Materials
What the data says
Among 93 Materials companies, LyondellBasell is in the top 5% for capital returned to shareholders. Capital Returned to Shareholders has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $1.4B in FY2020 to $5.2B in FY2019.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$2.0B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +6.9%. Top quartile in the Materials sector.
Improved from $1.8B to $2.0B over the past 2 years.
Materials sector context is included.
Capital Returned to Shareholders over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -18.8%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +6.9%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+264.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +6.9%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital returned to shareholders increased 2.6% year-over-year.
- Ranks #5 out of 93 companies in the Materials sector.
- Peak capital returned to shareholders was recorded in FY2019.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital Returned to ShareholdersValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $2.0B | +2.6% |
| FY2024 | $1.9B | +5.2% |
| FY2023 | $1.8B | -50.3% |
| FY2022 | $3.7B | +88.1% |
| FY2021 | $1.9B | +38.3% |
| FY2020 | $1.4B | -73.0% |
| FY2019 | $5.2B | +53.0% |
| FY2018 | $3.4B | +49.4% |
| FY2017 | $2.3B | -47.4% |
| FY2016 | $4.3B | -28.6% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026