BASF Strengthens Market Position, Advances Restructuring, and Raises Full-Year 2026 Outlook

BASF Group announced that it strengthened its market position and made significant progress with restructuring and portfolio measures in the second quarter of 2026. The company reported increased earnings across nearly all segments due to stronger prices and higher volumes, leading to a raised outlook for full-year 2026 EBITDA before special items to between €6.9 billion and €7.7 billion.