BASF in the news

BASF is pursuing a savings program and considering acquiring Evonik, while Bayer is undergoing restructuring, and Zefiro Methane is turning well remediation into a profitable business.

A hazardous material spill in a Ludwigshafen warehouse was contained with BASF's help, involving a significant emergency response over 14 hours.

Parmantier & Cie. Research released a 76-page report, "European Chemicals: The 2027 Cycle," providing an analytical framework, recommendations, and 12-month price targets for German chemical companies, including a "Buy" rating for BASF with a EUR 59.00 target.

BASF is considering raising its offer for Evonik to nearly –11 billion after its initial bid was rejected.

BASF is deliberating a higher bid for Evonik, following the rejection of its initial •10.3 billion offer, with Evonik's main investor, RAG foundation, preparing for a revised proposal.

BASF's stock is at a critical technical juncture around 50 euros following a rejected Evonik takeover, improved operational results, share buybacks, and upcoming Q3 earnings.

An investment of 100 EUR in BASF shares five years ago would have resulted in a loss of 22.73 percent, with the investment now being worth 77.27 EUR.

An individual is seeking compensation after an incident at a BASF visitor day.

BASF SE repurchased 805,398 shares last week, bringing the total to 5,830,987 shares since the program began on August 3, 2026.

Team WRT will use a BASF tribute livery on its #69 BMW M4 LMGT3 Evo for the 6 Hours of Barcelona race.

BASF is developing Nemisphere, a new soybean trait launching in 2028, to combat soybean cyst nematode by combining two modes of action, addressing the declining effectiveness of current resistance sources.

German parliamentary groups are proposing a new plastic packaging tax of 550 Euros per ton, effective July 2027, to reduce plastic waste and generate revenue, impacting chemical companies like BASF.

BASF expands its Ultrason® portfolio to support E&E components in AI data centers, high-speed internet, and e-mobility by offering materials with high heat resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical resistance for applications like fiber optic connectors and cable sheathing.

Development is resuming at the Nordspitze industrial park in Schwarzheide after initial forest clearing a few years ago.

BASF shares have resulted in a significant capital loss for investors since 2016, with high risk and underperformance compared to market champions.

Berenberg upgraded Evonik's stock rating to "hold" and increased its price target due to potential takeover interest from BASF.

BASF will showcase ToBRFV-resistant tomatoes, biosolutions, and digital farming tools at Fruit Attraction to support the fruit and vegetable sector.

Evonik's shares increased following a Berenberg upgrade driven by speculative takeover interest from BASF, which is expected to provide a stock price floor.

BASF SE repurchased 805,398 of its own shares between September 28 and October 2, 2026, as part of a larger share buyback program that started on August 3, 2026, bringing the total to 5,830,987 shares acquired.

The German chemical industry is experiencing a fragile recovery due to foreign demand, but faces significant challenges from rising energy costs and global competition, necessitating specialization and restructuring to ensure future profitability.