BASF Earnings Resilient Buoyed by Robust Growth in China

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By Marilen Martin

April 30, 2026 at 5:03 AM UTC

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April 30, 2026 at 8:30 AM UTC

BASF SE reported stronger-than-expected earnings in the first quarter supported by healthy demand at its Chinese operations.

The German chemicals maker said earnings before interest and tax were €2.4 billion ($2.8 billion) in the period, higher than analysts expected. A key driver was China, where sales expanded by 20.7%.