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- On Wednesday, BASF raised its 2026 outlook for the second time this year after third-quarter core earnings beat market expectations, projecting adjusted core earnings between €7.4 billion and €7.8 billion .
- European chemical suppliers benefit from an Iran war-related demand boost as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupts Middle East supply chains and drives up local demand despite surging energy costs.
- BASF's third-quarter core profit rose 15% to €1.6 billion while overall sales increased 14% to €16.4 billion. "The increase was mainly driven by considerably higher prices and slightly higher volumes ," the company said.
- Amid pressure from high energy prices and Asian competition, BASF is cutting thousands of jobs at its Ludwigshafen headquarters while exploring a multibillion-euro acquisition of German rival Evonik to lower feedstock costs.
- The agricultural business remains an outlier, recording a 20% sales slump compared to last year; BASF plans to list this unit on the Frankfurt stock exchange by mid-2027 to focus on core operations.
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The German Basf raised the floor and ceiling of its goal of results for this year, after registering what classified as a solid performance in the most recent quarter. Exclusive material for subscribers. To have full access, access the link of the material and make your registration.
·Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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BASF significantly increases its earnings and plans higher annual targets. At the same time, the Group is dismantling jobs and preparing the IPO for its agricultural sector.
·Berlin, Germany
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BASF is doing good business thanks to the Iran war. But the pressure in the chemical industry remains high. The company has cut thousands of jobs.
·Hamburg, Germany
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