BASF Shares Under Pressure as Analysts Slash Forecasts
Published on 09/19/2025 at 18:36 | Redaktion boerse-global.deWhile BASF continues to promote its innovative recycling technologies and digital farming solutions, a stark warning from Berenberg analysts is shifting investor focus. The private bank has significantly downgraded its profit projections for the chemical giant through 2027, citing substantial concerns about the company’s near-term profitability. This raises serious questions about the stock’s ability to mount a meaningful recovery.
Although Berenberg maintains a ‘Hold’ rating on BASF with a price target of €44, the underlying message is decidedly cautious. The analysts see little potential for positive catalysts in the short term and have identified three primary threats to earnings:
- Persistent margin compression within the company’s typically profitable US operations
- Hesitant customer investment decisions driven... Read more...
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