Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Non-Current Assets

Equity Method Investments

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. Equity Method Investments decreased by 0.9% to $3.93B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 4.5%, from $4.11B to $3.93B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Equity Method Investments shows a downward trend with a -3.5% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ3 2025

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strategic expansion through partnerships or joint ventures, while a decrease may signal divestments or impairment.

Detailed definition

These are investments in entities where the company exercises significant influence but does not have full control. The...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on corporate strategy; common in healthcare companies that partner with biotech startups or specialized diagnostic firms.

Metric ID: equity_method_investments

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$4.90B$4.89B$4.79B$4.74B$4.54B$4.39B$4.30B$4.27B$4.15B$4.06B$3.91B$3.85B$4.29B$4.27B$4.12B$4.11B$4.08B$4.04B$3.96B$3.93B
QoQ Change-0.3%-2.1%-0.9%-4.2%-3.5%-2.1%-0.7%-2.7%-2.3%-3.7%-1.6%+11.6%-0.4%-3.5%-0.2%-0.8%-1.0%-1.9%-0.9%
YoY Change-7.3%-10.3%-10.3%-10.1%-8.6%-7.5%-9.0%-9.9%+3.3%+5.3%+5.5%+7.0%-4.9%-5.4%-3.8%-4.5%
Range$3.85B$4.90B
CAGR-4.6%
Avg YoY Growth-4.4%
Median YoY Growth-6.4%
Current Streak7 quarters decline

Business Segments

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SegmentQ4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q4 '24Q4 '25
O&P - Americas$2.12B$2.05B$2.04B$2.03B$2.01B$2.05B$2.01B$1.96B
O&P - EAI$1.98B$1.66B$1.66B$1.57B$1.51B$1.51B$1.73B$1.66B
I&D$679.00M$585.00M$563.00M$543.00M$529.00M$343.00M$377.00M$346.00M
APS$2.00M$2.00M$2.00M$2.00M$2.00M$2.00M$1.00M$1.00M
Refining$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Technology$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
Total$4.79B$4.30B$4.27B$4.15B$4.06B$3.91B$4.12B$3.96B

APS, I&D, O&P - Americas, O&P - EAI, Refining, Technology were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s equity method investments?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V. (LYB) reported equity method investments of $3.93B in Q1 2026.
How has LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s equity method investments changed year-over-year?
LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s equity method investments decreased by 4.5% year-over-year, from $4.11B to $3.93B.
What is the long-term trend for LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s equity method investments?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), LyondellBasell Industries N.V.'s equity method investments has grown at a -3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $4.73B to $3.96B.
What does equity method investments mean?
The value of investments in other companies where the firm has significant influence but not total control.