BASF Profit Plunges on Chemical Unit Weakness
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jul 30 2025
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Source: WSJ
BASF's Profit Decline: BASF reported a significant drop in net profit for the second quarter, falling nearly 82% to 79 million euros, which was below analysts' expectations of 400.3 million euros.
Pressure on Margins: The company's chemicals segment faced ongoing pressure from competition, impacting overall profitability.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
