Brief: Basf Lifts 2026 Outlook On Strong Q2

BASF SE

15/07/2026 10:48

July 15 (Reuters) - BASF SE BASFn.DE:
BASF GROUP RELEASES PRELIMINARY FIGURES FOR SECOND QUARTER OF 2026 AND INCREASES EARNINGS OUTLOOK FOR FULL-YEAR 2026
Q2 2026 SALES UP 16% TO €17.2 BILLION
RAISES FULL-YEAR 2026 EARNINGS OUTLOOK
2026 FREE CASH FLOW GUIDANCE MAINTAINED AT €1.5 BILLION-€2.3 BILLION
Q2 2026 EBITDA BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS €2.4 BILLION, ABOVE CONSENSUS
Q2 2026 NET INCOME €4.1 BILLION, INCLUDES €3.9 BILLION COATINGS DISPOSAL GAIN
2026 EBITDA BEFORE SPECIAL ITEMS GUIDANCE RAISED TO €6.9 BILLION-€7.7 BILLION
DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL ECONOMY AND REGIONAL CHEMICAL MARKETS IN SECOND HALF OF 2026 REMAINS HIGHLY UNCERTAIN
OUTLOOK 2026, AVERAGE ANNUAL OIL PRICE (BRENT CRUDE) OF $80 PER BARREL ($65 PER BARREL)
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