BASF SE 1Q 2017 - Forecast

The following is a summary of analysts' forecasts for BASF SE (BAS.XE) first-quarter results (figures in million euros, EPS, dividend and target price in euro, according to IFRS). Earnings figures are scheduled to be released April 27.

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Forecast Change Reported

1st Quarter 1Q17 in % Number 1Q16

Sales 15,709 +11% 10 14,208

EBIT Before Special Items 2,389 +25% 8 1,906

EBIT 2,306 +24% 6 1,866

Profit Before Tax 2,086 +24% 3 1,678

Net Profit Attributable 1,591 +15% 7 1,387

Earnings Per Share 1.74 +15% 6 1.51

DPS 2017 3.12 +4% 19 3.00

Target Price 92.26 22

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Year-earlier figures are as given by the company. Data provided by Factset.

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April 25, 2017 03:02 ET (07:02 GMT)