BASF Dividends and Buybacks
Dividend criteria checks 1/6
BASF is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4.21%.
Key information
4.2%
Dividend yield
1.8%
Buyback Yield
| Total Shareholder Yield | 6.0% |
| Future Dividend Yield | 4.6% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.6% |
| Next dividend pay date | n/a |
| Ex dividend date | n/a |
| Dividend per share | n/a |
| Payout ratio | 132% |
Recent dividend and buyback updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 09
BAS: Policy Support And Weak Earnings Visibility Will Restrain Future Upside Potential
Analysts have moved the BASF fair value estimate slightly lower to €36.00, while recent price target increases from several banks reflect updated views on margins, discount rate assumptions and a more moderate future P/E of 14.0x. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research paints a mixed picture for BASF, with several price target increases sitting alongside fresh downgrades and more cautious language around valuation and earnings visibility.Narrative Update • Apr 22
BAS: Policy Hopes And Weak 2025 Guidance Will Limit Upside Potential
Analysts have made only a small adjustment to the price target for BASF, lifting it by about €0.05. They are balancing recent upgrades and target hikes from several banks with more cautious views that highlight valuation concerns and limited earnings visibility.
Narrative Update • Apr 07
BAS: Policy Support And Carbon Tax Deferral Will Drive Future Upside Potential
The analyst fair value estimate for BASF has been adjusted from €62.00 to €63.00, with analysts pointing to slightly higher assumed revenue growth, a modestly stronger profit margin profile, a lower discount rate, and a small uplift in future P/E assumptions, supported by a mix of recent target increases, upgrades, and downgrades across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BASF has been mixed, but there is a clear group of bullish analysts who see room for upside, reflected in a series of upgrades and higher price targets clustered around the €48 to €56 range and above.Narrative Update • Mar 24
BAS: Policy Hopes And Weak 2025 Guidance Will Constrain Share Price Upside
The analyst price target for BASF has been reduced by €2 to €36 to reflect a slightly lower fair value estimate, as analysts balance recent rating changes and mixed views on earnings visibility and valuation across the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on BASF reflects a split view, with some firms lifting ratings and targets while others question how sustainable the current valuation and earnings outlook might be.Narrative Update • Mar 09
BAS: Policy Support And Carbon Tax Deferral Will Shape Future Earnings Visibility
Narrative Update The consolidated analyst price target for BASF has shifted to €54, with this adjustment reflecting a mix of recent upgrades and downgrades as analysts evaluate policy support, valuation concerns, and earnings visibility. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a split tape on BASF, but there is a clear cluster of bullish analysts converging around the new €54 consolidated target, even as some more cautious voices highlight valuation and earnings risks.Narrative Update • Feb 22
BAS: Policy Support And Carbon Tax Deferral Will Shape Earnings Outlook
Narrative update on BASF The analyst price target for BASF has been adjusted to €62.00 per share. Analysts point to mixed recent ratings activity, concerns about earnings visibility and valuation, and the influence of policy support and stimulus on sentiment rather than fundamentals.
Narrative Update • Feb 08
BAS: Coatings Exit And Portfolio Actions Will Shape Balanced Medium-Term Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for BASF up from €48.13 to €48.50, reflecting refreshed assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and P/E multiples, even as some recent Street research has trimmed near term price targets. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts appear comfortable fine tuning fair value rather than making wholesale changes, which can signal that they see current assumptions on revenue, margins and P/E as broadly reasonable.Narrative Update • Jan 25
BAS: Weak 2025 Guidance Will Limit Upside Despite Planned Share Buyback
Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for BASF steady at €38.00. With slightly revised assumptions for discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E, they frame this as a recalibration of how the same price target is supported rather than a change in where they think the shares should trade.Narrative Update • Jan 11
BAS: Coatings Sale And Portfolio Moves Will Anchor Medium-Term Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target for BASF slightly higher to €52. This reflects updated assumptions on fair value and future P/E, supported by recent Street research that highlights the coatings sale price as ahead of expectations.Narrative Update • Dec 25
BAS: Coatings Sale Will Leave Limited Upside As Cyclical Headwinds Persist
Analysts have modestly raised their price target on BASF to EUR 52.00, citing a more favorable margin outlook supported by the sale price achieved for the coatings business, which came in ahead of expectations. Analyst Commentary While the latest coverage restart with a Buy rating and a EUR 52 price target underscores improved confidence in BASF's margin trajectory, sentiment across the broader analyst community remains mixed.Narrative Update • Dec 11
BAS: Coatings Divestiture And Buyback Program Will Support Medium-Term Upside
Analysts have modestly raised their price target for BASF to EUR 52, citing a stronger than expected valuation for the coatings divestiture and a higher anticipated future P/E multiple, despite slightly slower revenue growth and lower margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Analyst feedback on BASF reflects a predominantly constructive outlook following the coatings divestiture and the reset in valuation expectations.Narrative Update • Nov 27
BAS: Upcoming Coatings Sale And Industry Headwinds Will Influence Medium-Term Performance
The analyst price target for BASF was revised slightly downward from €48.33 to €48.03, as analysts cite incrementally softer revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, despite positive views on the company's recent business developments. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst research reflects a mix of optimism and caution regarding BASF’s future performance.Narrative Update • Nov 11
BAS: Recent Asset Sale And Industry Uncertainty Will Shape Medium-Term Outlook
Analysts have revised BASF's fair value price target slightly lower from €49.18 to €48.33. They cite more tempered expectations for revenue growth and future earnings, even as they acknowledge positive signals such as the successful sale of its coatings business.Narrative Update • Oct 28
Asset Sales Momentum And Recovery Outlook Will Shape Ag Unit’s Market Debut
Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for BASF slightly to €49.18 from €49.08, citing outperformance in asset sales and an improving demand outlook in European chemicals as key reasons for the upward adjustment. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates have provided a detailed view of the evolving sentiment around BASF, highlighting both upside catalysts and remaining risks for investors to consider.Narrative Update • Oct 14
Portfolio Optimization And Agricultural Solutions IPO Will Unlock Future Value
Analysts have lowered their price target for BASF from €49.88 to €49.08. They cite tempered revenue growth projections, a slight decline in profit margins, and a higher discount rate, despite expectations for improved chemical demand in Europe over the coming years.Analysis Article • Sep 06
Are Investors Undervaluing BASF SE (ETR:BAS) By 31%?
Key Insights BASF's estimated fair value is €63.91 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity BASF's €43.81 share price...Analysis Article • Aug 19
BASF (ETR:BAS) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
XTRA:BAS 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore BASF's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The external...Analysis Article • Jun 21
Should You Investigate BASF SE (ETR:BAS) At €41.48?
BASF SE ( ETR:BAS ) received a lot of attention from a substantial price movement on the XTRA over the last few months...Analysis Article • May 30
BASF SE (ETR:BAS) Not Lagging Industry On Growth Or Pricing
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.7x in the Chemicals industry in Germany, you could be...
New Narrative • Nov 07
Global Restructuring And Expansion Power Growth Amidst Industry Challenges
Cost-saving programs and restructuring efforts are expected to improve competitiveness and profitability through enhanced net margins and reduced operational costs.Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: BAS's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.
Growing Dividend: BAS's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
| BASF Dividend Yield vs Market |
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| Segment | Dividend Yield |
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| Company (BAS) | 4.2% |
| Market Bottom 25% (DE) | 1.5% |
| Market Top 25% (DE) | 4.6% |
| Industry Average (Chemicals) | 3.7% |
| Analyst forecast (BAS) (up to 3 years) | 4.6% |
Notable Dividend: BAS's dividend (4.21%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the German market (1.52%).
High Dividend: BAS's dividend (4.21%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the German market (4.57%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (132.3%), BAS's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its high cash payout ratio (111.2%), BAS's dividend payments are not well covered by cash flows.
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 06:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
BASF SE is covered by 44 analysts. 19 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Konstantin Wiechert | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| Volker Bosse | Baader Helvea Equity Research |
| null null | Banco de Sabadell. S.A. |