Basf ETR: BAS said second-quarter earnings rose sharply as higher prices, volume growth and lower cash fixed costs lifted results across most of its businesses, prompting the chemicals group to raise its full-year EBITDA outlook.
BASF reported higher revenue and a jump in net profit for the first six months of the year, benefitting from a multi-billion euro disposal gain from its coatings division deal with Carlyle.
BASF pauses the sale of 3,300 apartments as high interest rates and real estate volatility undermine value, while condominium sales continue.
BASF opens a new Dusseldorf specialty emollients plant to meet rising global demand for skin care and sun protection ingredients.
BASF lifts its 2026 EBITDA outlook after preliminary Q2 sales rose 16% to EUR 17.2B and net income climbed to EUR 4.1B.
BASF expands its certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio, helping coatings makers cut carbon footprints without sacrificing performance or reformulation.
BASFY completed the sale of its coatings business to Carlyle for an enterprise value of EUR 7.7B, while retaining a 40% stake in Surventis for future upside.
BASF's AI-powered SkinNexus Collag3n launch with Bota brings vegan, human-identical collagen to personal care after strong lab and clinical results.
BASFY is bringing Emulgade Verde PE to the Asia Pacific, offering formulators a simpler way to deliver hydrophilic actives in care products.
BASF and Wacoal debut a 3D fiber armrest concept for auto seats, extending Melooop tech beyond apparel with lightweight design goals.
BASFY's Tinosorb S wins FDA approval, bringing the first new UV filter to U.S. consumers in 27 years and broadening sun care options.
BASF SE unveils Oppanol N PLUS, a binder for next-gen EV and solid-state batteries aimed at boosting durability, safety and manufacturing efficiency.