- BASF’s first-quarter adjusted EBITDA was €2.63 billion, a 3.2% decline year-over-year, meeting the estimated €2.61 billion.
- Chemicals division’s adjusted EBITDA decreased by 26% to €336 million, aligning closely with the forecast of €335.5 million.
- Nutrition and Care showed a 12% reduction in adjusted EBITDA at €230 million, exceeding the estimate of €216.9 million.
- Materials reported a 7.7% drop in EBITDA, reaching €469 million, above the projected €438.3 million.
- Industrial Solutions recorded a 5.7% decrease in adjusted EBITDA to €361 million, slightly surpassing the €358.5 million estimate.
- Surface Technologies experienced a 1% increase in EBITDA to €307 million but fell short of the estimated €339.4 million.
- Agricultural Solutions’ adjusted EBITDA declined by 12% to €1.20 billion, under the forecasted €1.26 billion.
- Sales totaled €17.40 billion, down 0.9% year-over-year, missing the expected €17.6 billion.
- Net income faced a substantial reduction, down by 41% to €808 million.
- Adjusted earnings per share were €1.57, compared to the previous year’s €1.68, and better than the estimate of €1.38.
- Research and development expenditures slightly increased by 1.8% to €499 million, below the anticipated €531.7 million.
- Negative free cash flow rose by 23% to €1.80 billion, worse than the negative €1.67 billion estimate.
- Net debt at the period’s end stood at €20.39 billion.
- The year forecast anticipates adjusted EBITDA between €8.00 billion and €8.40 billion, surpassing the estimate of €7.98 billion.
- BASF highlights high uncertainty due to international trade tensions and potential counteractions from trading partners.
- The forecast for the 2025 business year remains consistent with the one published in the BASF Report 2024.
A look at BASF Smart Scores
| Factor | Score | Magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Value | 4 | |
| Dividend | 5 | |
| Growth | 3 | |
| Resilience | 3 | |
| Momentum | 4 | |
| OVERALL SMART SCORE | 3.8 |
Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma
Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, BASF shows a promising long-term outlook. With high scores in Dividend and Value, it indicates strong financial performance and shareholder returns. Additionally, scoring well in Momentum suggests positive market sentiment and potential growth opportunities. However, with moderate scores in Growth and Resilience, there may be areas for improvement in future strategies to drive further expansion and withstand market fluctuations.
BASF SE, a chemical company operating across various segments, continuously provides products and solutions for a wide range of industries. With a diversified portfolio spanning chemicals, plastics, performance products, and more, BASF remains a key player in the global market. Leveraging its strong foundation in technology and innovation, BASF is well-positioned to capitalize on its strengths and navigate challenges to sustain long-term growth and profitability for investors.
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