Investing.com - LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) reported first quarter earnings that beat analysts' expectations on Friday and revenue that topped forecasts.
The firm reported earnings per share of $3.18 on revenue of $9.08B. Analysts polled by Investing.com expected EPS of $2.51 on revenue of $8.98B. .
For the year, LyondellBasell Industries shares are up 17.27%, outperforming the S&P 500 which is up 12.12% year to date.
LyondellBasell Industries follows other major Basic Materials sector earnings this month
On Tuesday, Vale ADR reported first quarter EPS of $1.09 on revenue of $12.65B, compared to forecasts of EPS of $1.06 on revenue of $13.04B.
Sherwin-Williams earnings beat analyst's expectations on Tuesday, with first quarter EPS of $2.06 on revenue of $4.66B. Investing.com analysts expected EPS of $1.64 on revenue of $4.51B
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