BASF's earnings call reflected a mixed performance with significant growth in core segments offset by challenges in Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. While the company achieved notable cost savings and maintained strong volume growth, currency headwinds and sector-specific challenges posed difficulties.
Company Guidance
During BASF's Q3 2024 earnings call, the company provided several key metrics regarding its financial performance and market outlook. Sales for the quarter stood at EUR 15.7 billion, with a 7% increase in volumes excluding pressures and base metals. EBITDA before special items improved by 5% to EUR 1.6 billion, with specific segments like Chemicals and Materials showing strong volume growth and increased margins. The EBITDA margin before special items rose from 9.8% to 10.3%. However, the Surface Technologies segment faced challenges due to a decline in global automotive production by more than 5%. The company maintained its full-year EBITDA forecast at the low end of its guidance range, citing ongoing pressures in the automotive and agricultural sectors and significant FX headwinds. BASF also highlighted its ongoing cost-saving measures, achieving a run rate of around EUR 800 million, and reaffirmed its commitment to reaching EUR 2.1 billion in annual cost savings by 2026.
Strong Volume Growth
BASF reported a 7% increase in volumes, excluding pressures and base metals, with significant growth in all segments except Surface Technologies.
EBITDA Improvement
EBITDA before special items increased by 5% to EUR 1.6 billion, driven by higher volumes and margins in core businesses.
Core Business Performance
Core segments such as Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care experienced strong earnings increases, offsetting declines in other areas.
Cost-Saving Initiatives
BASF achieved a cost reduction run rate of EUR 800 million by the end of September 2024, with on-track progress towards a EUR 2.1 billion annual cost savings target by 2026.
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BASF SE (BASFY) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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BASFY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Oct 30, 2024
$12.19
$12.01
-1.48%
Jul 26, 2024
$12.08
$11.90
-1.49%
Apr 25, 2024
$13.05
$13.03
-0.15%
Feb 23, 2024
$12.11
$12.06
-0.41%
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BASF SE (BASFY) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 28, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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