LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) may trade level during the first half of 2011, but according to Jefferies (NYSE:JEF), they see the company outperforming the broader market as expectations of another up-cycle in the petrochemical sector emerge.
Jefferies is their full year 2011 and 2012 EPS estimates to $2.95 and $3.80, citing leveraging as the catalyst.
For the fourth quarter of 2010, Jefferies is looking for a results to come in at $0.72, far above the $0.62 consensus.
Jefferies maintains a "Buy" rating on LyondellBasell, which closed Wednesday at $34.85, losing $0.02, or 0.06 percent. Jefferies raised their price target on them from $38 to $40.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) Should Outperform in Second Half
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