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title: "BAS: Strong sales and earnings growth, major divestiture, and upgraded 2026 outlook"
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description: "Sales rose 6.2% to €33.2 billion and EBITDA before special items increased 17.5% to €4.8 billion, driven by strong segment performance and a major divestiture. Net income surged to €5.1 billion, and 2026 guidance was raised. Free cash flow remained negative due to higher working capital.Original document: BASF SE [BAS] Interim report — Jul. 29 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# BAS: Strong sales and earnings growth, major divestiture, and upgraded 2026 outlook

Sales rose 6.2% to €33.2 billion and EBITDA before special items increased 17.5% to €4.8 billion, driven by strong segment performance and a major divestiture. Net income surged to €5.1 billion, and 2026 guidance was raised. Free cash flow remained negative due to higher working capital.

Original document: BASF SE \[BAS\] Interim report — Jul. 29 2026

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