LyondellBasell Industries Q2 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) reported that its second-quarter net income increased to $927 million or $1.61 per share, from $768 million or $1.33 per share, last year. Income from continuing operations increased to $923 million or $1.60 per share, from $768 million or $1.33 per share, last year.

On average, 17 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit of $1.62 per share for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Sales and other operating revenues were $11.10 billion, compared to $11.25 billion last year. Analysts expected revenue of $11.30 billion for the quarter.