BASFY Adds Low-Emission PU Catalyst to Its Amine Catalyst Portfolio
BASF expands its amine catalyst portfolio with Lupragen BisDMAPU, a low-emission solution for flexible PU foams and other applications.
BASF: Spotlight On Ongoing Buybacks And Planned Spin-Off
I initiate BASF SE (BASFY) with a Buy rating, citing strong capital returns and an active €1B buyback program. The planned 2027 spin-off of Agricultural Solutions is a key catalyst, likely narrowing the conglomerate discount and supporting a higher EV/EBITDA multiple. BASFY's forward shareholder yield exceeds 6%, supported by disciplined capital allocation, robust cash flows, and a minimum €2.25 annual dividend.
BASFY Strengthens Acid Chlorides and Chloroformates Production
BASF modernizes its Ludwigshafen ACCF plant, lifting capacity by about 30% and cutting the portfolio's carbon footprint by an average of 19%.
BASFY Opens Global SAP and Diaper Performance Lab in Mumbai
BASFY has opened a Mumbai performance lab to provide global technical support and accelerate innovation in superabsorbents and hygiene solutions.
Basf Q2 Earnings Call Highlights
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 Profit Soars on Sale of Coatings Division, Higher Prices
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.
BASFY Halts Sale of Housing Portfolio Amid Market Uncertainty
BASF pauses the sale of 3,300 apartments as high interest rates and real estate volatility undermine value, while condominium sales continue.
BASF Expands Specialty Emollients Capacity With New Dusseldorf Plant
BASF opens a new Dusseldorf specialty emollients plant to meet rising global demand for skin care and sun protection ingredients.
BASFY's Preliminary Q2 Sales Rise, FY26 Earnings Outlook Raised
BASF lifts its 2026 EBITDA outlook after preliminary Q2 sales rose 16% to EUR 17.2B and net income climbed to EUR 4.1B.
BASFY Boosts BMB Additives Portfolio for Architectural Coatings
BASF expands its certified biomass-balanced additives portfolio, helping coatings makers cut carbon footprints without sacrificing performance or reformulation.
BASF Wraps Up EUR 7.7B Coatings Sale to Carlyle, Holds 40% Interest
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.
BASFY and Bota Launch AI-Powered Collagen III for Personal Care
BASF's AI-powered SkinNexus Collag3n launch with Bota brings vegan, human-identical collagen to personal care after strong lab and clinical results.
