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BASF improves offer to Evonik, Evonik likely to reject it, report says

According to the Financial Times, Evonik is expected to reject BASF’s improved takeover offer of around €11 billion, or €24 per share, and considers the bid too low. Evonik could issue a statement in the coming days but left open the possibility of keeping the door to a deal ajar if BASF further improves the offer or more clearly outlines the strategic benefits. Evonik did not comment when asked. » More on finanzen.net
BASF offers Evonik €24 per share, Evonik likely to decline again

BASF has offered Evonik €24 per share (around €11.2 billion), but Evonik apparently intends to reject the improved takeover bid. Evonik is said not to completely rule out negotiations. BASF chief Markus Kamieth reaffirmed interest in Evonik as the preferred takeover target, but ruled out a purchase at any price and demands a clear economic benefit for shareholders. » More on deraktionaer.de
BASF raises full-year forecast — analysts disagree on price target (64 vs. 40 euros)

BASF has lifted its full-year forecast and delivered stronger third-quarter results, prompting DZ Bank analyst Peter Spengler to confirm a buy rating and a fair value of €64. Bernstein remains at 'Outperform', slightly lowering its price target to €59 and warning of open questions around developments in basic chemicals and Evonik plans. JPMorgan sticks with 'Underweight' and sets its price target at €40, citing an expected weaker fourth quarter, disappointing cash inflows and weakness in the agricultural chemicals business. BASF plans talks about a possible takeover of Evonik and an IPO of the agricultural unit by mid-2027, while analysts stress the risks in the sector. » More on deraktionaer.de

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In 2026, BASF has already paid €2.25 in dividends. The last payout was in May.

Financials

In the last quarter, BASF had revenue of €16.36bn and net profit of €155m

(EUR)	September 2026	YoY
Revenue	16.36bn	14.18%
Gross profit	3.55bn	12.27%
Net profit	155m	9.88%
EBITDA	1.49bn	4.19%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€46.13bn
Number of shares	862.25m
52-week high/low	€55.05 - €41.48
Dividend yield	4.14%
Dividends TTM	€2.25
Beta	0.77
P/E ratio	8.05
PEG ratio	0.00
P/B ratio	1.25
P/S ratio	0.73

Company profile

BASF SE operates as a chemical company worldwide. The company operates through six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. The Chemicals segment provides petrochemicals and intermediates. The Materials segment offers advanced materials and their precursors for applications and systems, such as isocyanates and polyamides, as well as inorganic basic products and specialties for plastic and plastic processing industries. The Industrial Solutions segment develops and markets ingredients and additives for industrial applications, such as polymer dispersions, pigments, resins, electronic materials, antioxidants, light stabilizers, oilfield chemicals, mineral processing, and hydrometallurgical chemicals. The Surface Technologies segment offers chemical solutions and automotive OEM, which include refinish coatings, surface treatment, catalysts, battery materials, and precious and base metal services for the automotive and chemical industries. The Nutrition & Care segment provides nutrition and care ingredients for food and feed producers, as well as pharmaceutical, cosmetics, detergent, and cleaner industries. The Agricultural Solutions segment offers crop protection products and seeds, such as fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and biological crop production products, as well as seed treatment products. The company has strategic partnerships with Contemporary Amperex TechnologyCo., Limited on battery materials solutions, including cathode active materials and battery recycling. BASF SE was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany.