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BASF

Multinational chemical company

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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 reported a surge in profit and raised its 2026 outlook following a strong second quarter, despite logistical challenges from the Rhine.

Company announcements

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.

July 26 BASF

BASF begins registration of novel PPO herbicide Replexor Active

Submitted regulatory dossiers in Brazil and Australia, targeting market introductions around 2030, and controls both broadleaf weeds and grasses.

July 23 BASF

BASF suspends partial sale of housing portfolio

Sales process for approximately 3,300 residential units suspended due to changed market conditions.

July 15 BASF

BASF releases preliminary Q2 2026 figures and increases earnings outlook

Sales rose 16% to €17.2B, EBITDA before special items beat consensus at €2.4B, and free cash flow was -€0.2B.

Media coverage

July 31 ChemNet

BASF issues a warning: The company's chemical products may face tight supply, potentially triggering logistics force majeure clauses.

Chemical giant BASF has issued a risk warning, stating that if the drought situation continues, there may be supply shortages ...

July 31 Financial Times

Rhine drought strands ships and forces German production shutdowns

Crucial trade river near its lowest level in eight years as temperatures head towards 40C...

July 30 Börse Express

BASF stock: 4.1 billion euros group result

BASF raises its forecast after a strong quarter and launches a share buyback program. Analysts assess the development differently.

July 29 SZ.de

BASF shrinks its main plant

As part of its cost-cutting program, the chemical giant has already cut 7,000 jobs worldwide since 2024. Due to the Middle East war, on the other hand, it is currently benefiting from rising demand...

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