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BASF

Global chemical manufacturer and solutions provider

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Headquarters: Ludwigshafen, Germany
Founded year: 1865
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 65,000+
Industry: Diversified Chemicals

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Latest news about BASF

In short: BASF raised its 2026 earnings outlook following a strong second quarter and continued its strategic restructuring and share buybacks.

Company announcements

September 14 BASF

BASF mandates banks for agricultural solutions IPO

Citi, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan lead preparations for the planned listing of BASF's agricultural unit on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange by mid-2027.

September 2 BASF

BASF inaugurates a fully modernized acid chloride plant in Ludwigshafen

The facility boosts production capacity by thirty percent while cutting its average carbon footprint by nineteen percent through renewable electricity.

August 18 BASF

BASF opens global diaper and superabsorbents performance lab in Mumbai

The new facility strengthens technical services for global customers. It features over 30 testing methods to support innovation in hygiene applications.

July 29 BASF

BASF raises 2026 outlook after strong second quarter

EBITDA before special items reached €2.4 billion, driven by price and volume growth, while cost savings and divestitures advanced.

Media coverage

September 2 Börse Global

BASF share: Guidance raised to 7.7 billion

BASF exceeds expectations in the second quarter, increases revenue and strengthens its financial base with sales and investments.

August 31 Ad hoc news

BASF stock: Agricultural division largely spun off

BASF has largely completed the separation of its agricultural chemicals business in several regions and is preparing for an IPO by mid-2027.

August 28 Welt

BASF share: It's going up again

Today, the BASF SE share manages to reach the upper third of the DAX with an upward movement of 1.49 percent.

August 25 Ad hoc news

BASF Balances Buyback Momentum Against a Shrinking Rhine

The share price reaction to all this activity has been moderate. BASF closed Friday at €52.28, up 1.8 percent on the day.

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