Market Report: Basf Misses Expectations
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The world's largest chemical company BASF has had to fight in 2025 and earned less than expected. At the same time, the industry association VCI strikes alarm. A explosive mix.
Here you will find information on the topic "Chemistry industry". Read now "BASF disappointed with a sharp decline in operating profit".
BASF suffered a significant drop in earnings in the crisis year 2025 and missed its own forecast. However, the Group positively surprised with higher free cash flow than expected.
The multiple reports on the growth of the global market for chemical specialties for batteries show prospects that go from simple to double. The consensus is on a value of more than €90 billion in 2025, with a doubling within 10 years. What to do is to sharpen the investments. Between 2019 and 2024, BASF has globally disbursed €1.3 billion for its products for batteries. As a specialist in active cathode materials, the German chemistry giant can…
LUDWIGSHAFEN. The operating result has decreased more than expected.
Read a quick summary generated by AI × Summary of the news: The BASF Group has presented its preliminary figures for the year 2025, in which sales are expected to reach €59.7 billion, in line with average market estimates. The slight increase in volumes has failed to fully compensate for the negative effects of the exchange rate and somewhat lower prices. The EBITDA before extraordinary would be €6.6 billion, both below the consensus of analysts…
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