BASF stock slips 0.69% to EUR 53.09 before Xetra opens
Published on 11/02/2026 at 07:56 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSWhat matters before the open
- BASF reported third-quarter sales growth of 14 percent to EUR 16.4 billion and a 15 percent rise in EBITDA before special items to EUR 1.6 billion.
- The company raised its 2026 EBITDA-before-special-items outlook to EUR 7.4 billion to EUR 7.8 billion.
- BASF's Capital Markets Day is scheduled for November 23 and 24, 2026.
BASF stock traded at EUR 53.09 on Lang & Schwarz at 7:53 a.m. CET on Monday, November 2, 2026, 0.69% below the Xetra close of Friday, October 30, 2026 at EUR 53.46.
The move comes after BASF reported stronger third-quarter operating performance. According to the BASF investor relations page, group sales increased 14 percent year over year to EUR 16.4 billion, while EBITDA before special items rose 15 percent to EUR 1.6 billion. All core businesses contributed to the improvement.
Pricing was the main growth driver in the quarter, with prices rising 12 percent and volumes increasing 2 percent. BASF also lifted its 2026 EBITDA-before-special-items outlook to EUR 7.4 billion to EUR 7.8 billion. For investors, the higher earnings range improves near-term visibility, while the quality and durability of the improvement remain central to the equity story.
The next major corporate appointment is BASF's Capital Markets Day on November 23 and 24, 2026. Management is expected to use the event to outline its strategic priorities and the medium-term direction of the chemicals group.
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