Investors
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future.
BASF shares – an attractive investment
- We are leading in the chemical industry, which is essential for growth industries worldwide
- We deliver continuous product and process innovation for a broad range of customer industries and to increase our own productivity
- We focus on local production for local markets and benefit from leading market positions in the majority of our businesses
- We are shaping the transformation to net zero and enable the green transformation of our customers
- We have the right team and a winning culture to deliver superior value creation
- We are committed to long-term value creation and attractive distributions to shareholders
Latest Investor Releases
BASF Group releases preliminary figures for full year 2025
The BASF Group’s sales for the full year 2025 are expected to be €59.7 billion (2024: €61.4 billion, excluding discontinued Coatings operations). This is in line with the figure estimated by analysts on average (Vara: €59.6 billion). While volumes increased slightly in 2025, negative currency effects and slightly lower prices burdened sales development.
BASF Research Press Briefing 2025: How innovations drive BASF’s success
“Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength to develop competitive solutions that differentiate us as a company in our markets and give us a competitive edge,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF and Chief Technology Officer, at the company’s Research Press Briefing held today. To achieve this, BASF implemented its “Winning Ways” strategy about a year ago with the clear goal of becoming the preferred chemical company to enable its customers’ green transformation. “Our ambition extends beyond making BASF green. We aim to inspire customers to choose BASF as their trusted partner for their future success,” Kothrade said.