Braskem (BAK) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
BBCP, BAK and KMX made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on January 23, 2025.
BRLT, GTLB, BBCP, BAK and KMX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on January 23, 2025.
Here is how Braskem (BAK) and Kinder Morgan (KMI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Why Braskem's Stock Breakout Signals A Strong Buy Opportunity
Braskem (BAK) has become technically an oversold stock now, which implies exhaustion of the heavy selling pressure on it. This, combined with strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher, indicates a potential trend reversal for the stock in the near term.
Braskem S.A.'s strategies to lower emissions and develop sustainable chemicals are likely to attract significant interest from ESG investors, enhancing stock demand. The company's asset optimization initiatives and transactions, such as the 2024 asset sale to Solví and GRI, are expected to positively impact financial statements. Investments in research and development, including a new Renewable Innovation Center in Massachusetts, are anticipated to drive innovation and free cash flow margin growth.
The heavy selling pressure might have exhausted for Braskem (BAK) as it is technically in oversold territory now. In addition to this technical measure, strong agreement among Wall Street analysts in revising earnings estimates higher indicates that the stock is ripe for a trend reversal.
The most oversold stocks in the materials sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
Braskem's stock has plummeted, but recent improvements in operating results and positive earnings call discussions suggest a potential turnaround. The Brazilian Real's depreciation has hurt Braskem, but a reversal could boost local asset values, aiding the company's recovery. Protectionist tariffs implemented in Brazil to protect the industry, expanding import tariffs on similar goods from 12%~ to 20%~, will serve to further increase performance and resilience.
Brazil's government and several of its largest commercial banks are working on a plan to speed the divestment of engineering group Novonor's majority stake in Braskem , Latin America's largest petrochemical company, according to six people familiar with the talks.
Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK ) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 9:00 AM ET Company Participants Rosana Avolio - IR, Strategic Planning & Corporate Market Intelligence Director Roberto Bischoff - CEO Pedro Freitas - CFO Conference Call Participants Rodrigo Almeida - Santander Vicente Falanga - Bradesco BBI Tasso Vasconcellos - UBS Gabriel Barra - Citi Pedro Soares - BTG Pactual Leonardo Marcondes - Bank of America Regis Cardoso - XP, Inc. Operator Good morning and thank you for waiting.