BASF: Moving To A Neutral Rating
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BASF is shifting its strategy by exiting the Brazilian decorative paints business and planning an Agricultural Solutions IPO. The new CEO's FY 2025 EBITDA guidance is below Wall Street estimates, and BASF's free cash flow may not cover shareholder remuneration. The rating is moved to neutral.
March 02, 2025 | 6:45 pm
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BASF's strategic changes include exiting the Brazilian decorative paints business and an Agricultural Solutions IPO. The new CEO's FY 2025 EBITDA guidance is below expectations, and free cash flow may not cover shareholder remuneration, leading to a neutral rating.
BASF's strategic exit from the Brazilian paints business and the planned IPO are significant moves. However, the new CEO's EBITDA guidance being below estimates and potential cash flow issues are concerning, leading to a neutral rating. This suggests limited short-term stock movement.
CONFIDENCE 90
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 100