Countdown for BASF shares: 7 days remaining
In the coming week, investors are keeping a close eye on the BASF stock as the chemical giant prepares to release its quarterly results on October 30. The BÖRSE ONLINE editorial team recommends a cautious but optimistic stance, suggesting a hold or accumulate position rather than a strong buy or sell.
The stock has been on an uptrend lately, with a slight increase of 0.394% on August 14, 2025, and three consecutive days of gains. Despite this momentum, technical analysis indicates that BASF is trading near resistance at €45.74, with support at €44.63. The predicted daily price swings are around ±2.54%, suggesting some volatility in the near term.
A potential golden cross could reinforce moderate buying interest. While a recent golden cross has not been explicitly mentioned, the stock’s 50-day and 200-day moving averages are very close, hinting at potential near-term bullish technical signals. If confirmed, this could reinforce moderate buying interest.
Analysts predict a 1.7% decrease in turnover to 15.46 billion euros, but a 10.5% increase in adjusted EBITDA to 1.626 billion euros. This mixed performance is reflected in the analyst consensus, which rates BASF as a hold or accumulate, indicating uncertainty but some confidence in future stability or gradual growth rather than a clear buy opportunity.
BASF's financial metrics, including a relatively high PE ratio (~106 trailing, 20 forward), a dividend yield near 4.9%, and a stable revenue base, support income-focused or long-term investors.
Investors should pay attention to the management's outlook for the rest of the year and the coming year. The upcoming quarterly results will be crucial in maintaining the stock's momentum. The free cash flow could disappoint with -283 million euros, compared to 1.465 billion euros in the previous year.
Investors are advised to position themselves strategically in the next 7 days. As long as the BASF stock remains above the 50-day line, investors can continue to buy and take advantage of the opportunity. However, a significant deviation from expectations could lead to a reevaluation of investment strategies.
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- Given the upcoming quarterly results of BASF and the potential for a golden cross, investors might consider a cautious buying position in the stock-market, as the chemical giant's financial metrics, such as a high PE ratio and dividend yield, support long-term investment strategies.
- As the BASF stock continues to trade near resistance levels with predicted volatility in the near term, investors should pay close attention to the management's outlook for the rest of the year and the coming year, since the upcoming quarterly results will be crucial in maintaining the stock's momentum and guiding investment decisions.
