BASF SE (XETR:BAS) reported H1 net profit €5.07B including a €3.9B disposal gain, stronger Q2 sales and a 54% rise in EBITDA before special items, lifted 2026 EBITDA and free cash flow guidance, and unveiled a €1.0B buyback plus debt repayments as management shifts toward M&A over organic growth.
Previous Week Recap
- BASF H1 Profit, Sales; 2026 EBITDA Guidance: BASF (BAS) H1 net profit €5.07B (Q2 €4.14B) after €3.9B disposal gain. Q2 sales €17.21B; EBITDA before special items +54% YoY. 2026 EBITDA guidance lifted to €6.9–7.7B; free cash flow €1.5–2.3B.
- BASF Launches €1.0B Buyback: BASF (BAS) launches a €1.0B buyback Aug 2026–Apr 2027 (shares canceled) under MAR safe-harbor; April 2026 AGM authorized purchases up to 10% of shares. €1.6B bond/loan repayments planned Q3 2026.
- BASF Executives Favor M&A Over Organic Growth: BASF SE (BAS) executives said acquisitions now look more attractive than organic growth in the current market, with both CEO and CFO endorsing increased M&A focus.
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