BASF stock edges higher as Q2 profit beats estimates
Published on 08/26/2026 at 18:40 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
BASF stock is trading with a modest gain on August 26, 2026 after quarterly EPS of $0.37 topped the $0.24 consensus and revenue reached $19.99 billion, according to a MarketBeat report on the latest BASF update.
At the same time, the shares opened at $15.10 and were down 1.2% at one point, giving investors a clear contrast between the earnings beat and the same-session price tone.
Q2 numbers do the talking
The latest reported quarter ended on July 29, 2026, and the reported revenue of $19.99 billion was $1.14 billion above the $18.85 billion estimate. That spread is large enough to matter for a company still being measured against margin repair and cash generation.
Market cap was listed at $53.91 billion, the 12-month range ran from $11.93 to $16.25, and the stock carried a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.78. Those figures frame the valuation backdrop as the market weighs a beat against a still-cyclical business mix.
Management still leans on execution
In the same reporting context, BASF posted return on equity of 5.78% and a net margin of 9.40%, which are useful markers for how much of the earnings surprise is translating into durable profitability. The comparison that stands out is simple: revenue rose to $19.99 billion from an $18.85 billion expectation, while EPS came in 13 cents above consensus.
A German market update added that the shares traded at EUR 51.80 at 9:28 a.m. local time, with a session high of EUR 51.90 and volume of 68,063 shares. That keeps the stock close to its 52-week high of EUR 55.05 reached on April 14, 2026.
What BASF sells
BASF remains a broad chemical supplier spanning raw materials, intermediates and finished products for automotive, construction, agriculture, consumer goods, electronics and industrial manufacturing. That mix matters because the Q2 beat came from a portfolio that still depends on industrial demand rather than a single fast-growing niche.
Share price backdrop
As of August 26, 2026, the shares were quoted at $15.10 on the OTC listing cited by MarketBeat, with a market cap of $53.91 billion. The same session also showed a 52-week low of $11.93 and a 52-week high of $16.25.
Fact box
Company: BASF SE
ISIN: DE000BASF111
Ticker: BASFY
Exchange: OTCCMKTS
Price (as of August 26, 2026): $15.10 USD
Market cap: $53.91 billion
Sector / Industry: Materials / Chemicals
Index membership: DAX 40
More on BASF stock
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