BASF SE
Produces chemicals, advanced materials, industrial additives, coatings, nutritional ingredients, and agricultural solutions for global automotive, construction, consumer goods, and farming sectors.
As of Oct 15, 2026
Summary
BASF SE is a German multinational chemical and materials company trading on XETRA. The stock shows a bullish technical lean with the price at €52.46, up 2.0% on the day and 28.8% over the past year, reflecting meaningful momentum in a sector that produces feedstocks and compounds for industrial and consumer applications.
Price history
As of Oct 14, 2026
Performance
+0.30%
+2.50%
+1.20%
+8.06%
+23.32%
+28.80%
As of Oct 14, 2026
Technical indicators
- 58.5
- 0.18Bullish
- 50: 51.69 · 200: 49.11Bullish
- €51.21 / €52.69
Technical Bias
Bullish lean
BASF SE's technical setup shows two bullish signals against one neutral read. The moving averages favour upside (price above both the 50 and 200-day lines), and MACD momentum is positive at 0.18, whilst RSI sits at 58.5 in neutral territory. This is a derived technical read, not a recommendation; current price sits at €52.46 between support at €51.21 and resistance at €52.69.
A transparent read of the indicators below — not a prediction or recommendation.
As of Oct 14, 2026
Fundamentals
- €44.8B
- 21.51
- €2.42
- 9.42%
- +16.4%
- €1.34B
- 0.77
- €39.71 – €54.32
- 4.40%
- May 4, 2026
- Oct 28, 2026 (12 days)
As of Oct 16, 2026
Upcoming catalysts
- Earnings report
As of Oct 16, 2026
Latest news
As of Oct 16, 2026
MonkeyTrade's Take on BASF SE
Short-term outlook
BASF's short-term setup leans bullish: the MACD is positive and both moving averages sit below the current price range, with the 50-day (€51.69) above the 200-day (€49.11), though RSI at 58.5 keeps momentum short of decisive. A push through €52.69 resistance would confirm the uptrend, while a slip below €51.21 support would undercut it. No earnings catalyst is imminent, with the next report not due until October 2026.
Medium-term outlook
BASF's numbers point to a constructive medium-term setup: 16.4% revenue growth paired with a 9.4% profit margin shows the chemicals business is actually converting top-line momentum into earnings, while a 4.4% yield rewards you for waiting, and the bullish technical lean backs up that read. A PE of 21.51 isn't cheap for a materials name, so the view hinges on margins holding up; a slip in profitability would undercut the case.
Key risks
- BASF trades near the top of its 52-week range at €52.46, close to the €54.32 high, which can limit near-term upside if sentiment turns.
- Reports that BASF may make a new offer for Evonik introduce M&A uncertainty that could affect capital allocation and balance sheet flexibility.
- As a Basic Materials company, BASF's +16.4% revenue growth and 9.4% profit margin remain sensitive to commodity price swings and cyclical demand shifts beyond its control.
- Growth markets it participates in, such as metal organic frameworks and agricultural micronutrients, are still emerging and face execution and competitive risks before translating into meaningful earnings contribution.
About BASF SE
BASF SE is a German chemicals company trading on XETRA under the ticker BAS. Based in the Basic Materials sector, within the Chemicals industry, BASF is one of the sector's larger players, with a market capitalisation of €44.8 billion reflecting its scale and standing among chemical producers both in Germany and globally. Its business spans the broad chemicals value chain that underpins industries from agriculture to manufacturing.
Looking at the key figures, BASF trades on a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.51, giving a sense of how the market is currently valuing its earnings relative to its share price. The dividend yield of +4.4% points to the income component of holding the shares, a factor often weighed by investors alongside valuation when researching companies in the Chemicals industry. Together, these figures offer a snapshot of how BASF is positioned within its sector today.
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