BASF consensus comes under pressure, Baader trims target as shares hold near 49 euros
22.06.2026 - 20:34:34 | ad-hoc-news.de
By Anna Wagner, Analysts & Consensus desk. Reviewed prior to publication on 2026-06-22, 20:32.
BASF (DE000BASF111) stays in focus on the DAX as AlphaValue/Baader lowers its price target and reiterates a cautious Reduce stance, according to a 22 June analyst update. The move comes while BASF shares trade around 49 euros on Xetra, little changed on the day.
What AlphaValue/Baader changes
AlphaValue/Baader Europe trimmed its BASF price target in a note published on 22 June, while maintaining a Reduce rating on the stock as reported by MarketScreener in the evening update. MarketScreener cites the AlphaValue/Baader Europe target cut Although the exact new target level is not highlighted in public summaries, the stance underlines continued analyst caution on BASF’s earnings and cash generation profile.
The AlphaValue/Baader call lands against a mixed analyst backdrop in Europe, where several houses rate BASF only Hold and see limited upside to current trading levels. Boerse Frankfurt’s overview shows BASF as a widely covered DAX constituent For the chemicals group, such a Reduce recommendation from a European broker reinforces the view that rising input costs and a still-muted industrial cycle could cap margins near term.
How consensus on BASF looks today
Across the wider analyst community, BASF carries a broad spectrum of recommendations from Buy to Sell, with a central tendency around Hold according to recent consensus compilations. Finanzen.net lists multiple current BASF recommendations and targets Average 12-month price targets cluster only moderately above the current Xetra price, pointing to restrained upside expectations from the sell-side.
Several brokers emphasize BASF’s high European asset base and exposure to energy costs, while also acknowledging progress on cost-cutting and the ongoing portfolio shift towards more resilient specialties. MarketScreener’s consensus page underlines the mixed view with a wide target range For DAX investors comparing BASF with peers such as Covestro and Bayer, the consensus picture suggests that BASF is seen as a relatively cyclical play with only modest near-term rerating potential.
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Where BASF earns its money
BASF generates revenue across six segments, with Chemicals, Materials and Agricultural Solutions as key profit drivers alongside Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies and Nutrition & Care. The company’s Q1 2026 report breaks down sales by segment and region Its portfolio spans basic petrochemicals and plastics through to high-margin crop protection products and battery materials for electric vehicles.
Where the BASF shares trade today
The BASF shares (DE000BASF111) last traded on Xetra at 49.13 euros as of 2026-06-22, 14:54, according to delayed exchange data. Onvista’s Xetra quote shows intraday trading around the 49-euro mark
Key data on the BASF shares
- Company: BASF SE
- ISIN: DE000BASF111
- WKN: BASF11
- Ticker: BAS
- Trading venue: Xetra
- Price (as of 2026-06-22, 14:54): 49.13 EUR
- Market cap: approximately 44 billion EUR (as of 2026-06-22, based on Xetra price and recent share count)
- Sector / industry: Chemicals / diversified
- Index membership: DAX
- Next earnings date: not officially scheduled
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities.
