BAS: Strong sales and earnings growth, major divestiture, and upgraded 2026 outlook
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.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.
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