Citigroup cuts PT on chemical companies amid slumping polyethylene prices
** Citigroup cuts price target on chemical companies LyondellBasell LYB.N and Dow DOW.N as dropping polyethylene prices reflect deeper discounts in the summer ** "We also find the increasing frequency of discounts concerning as it reflects a worsening demand environment and bearish setup in 2026"- brokerage ** Citigroup believes that more closures from the western hemisphere will be required to backstop declining profit Brokerage changes PT on the following companies:
| Company | New PT | Old PT | % upside or downside to stock's last close |
| LyondellBasell LYB.N | $43 | $47 | 1.7% downside |
| Dow Inc DOW.N | $23 | $25 | 5.3% upside |
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