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BASFY to Sell Off Silicates Business With Dusseldorf Assets to PQ
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Key Takeaways
BASFY agreed to sell its silicates business, including Dusseldorf/Holthausen assets, to PQ.
BASF said the divestment follows a strategic review within its Care Chemicals division.
PQ plans to expand the business, citing workforce, customer ties and location strengths.
BASF SE (BASFY - Free Report) recently signed an agreement with PQ to sell its silicates business, including assets at its Dusseldorf/Holthausen site. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Under the agreement, PQ will acquire BASF’s sodium silicates business and related operations at the Dusseldorf/Holthausen facility. PQ plans to continue operating and expanding the business, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers and partners.
BASF stated that the divestment follows a strategic review within its Care Chemicals division. As a worldwide supplier of silicates, silica and derivative products, PQ positions itself well in a sustainable long-term perspective.
The acquisition is an excellent strategic fit, highlighting the site’s skilled workforce, customer relationships, and central location as key growth drivers. Both companies expect a smooth transition with no immediate operational changes.
BASFY’s stock has gained 25.2% over the past year compared with the industry’s 12.7% growth.
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BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF - Free Report) , Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) .
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CF’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $15.67 per share, indicating a rise of 67.24% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.42%. CF’s shares have soared 30.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.45 per share, indicating a 1,675.95% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing it in one, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 200.9% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APD’s current fiscal year earnings is pinned at $13.2 per share, indicating a 9.73% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the four trailing quarters, while missing once.
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BASFY to Sell Off Silicates Business With Dusseldorf Assets to PQ
Key Takeaways
BASF SE (BASFY - Free Report) recently signed an agreement with PQ to sell its silicates business, including assets at its Dusseldorf/Holthausen site. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The financial details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Under the agreement, PQ will acquire BASF’s sodium silicates business and related operations at the Dusseldorf/Holthausen facility. PQ plans to continue operating and expanding the business, ensuring uninterrupted service for customers and partners.
BASF stated that the divestment follows a strategic review within its Care Chemicals division. As a worldwide supplier of silicates, silica and derivative products, PQ positions itself well in a sustainable long-term perspective.
The acquisition is an excellent strategic fit, highlighting the site’s skilled workforce, customer relationships, and central location as key growth drivers. Both companies expect a smooth transition with no immediate operational changes.
BASFY’s stock has gained 25.2% over the past year compared with the industry’s 12.7% growth.
Image Source: Zacks Investment Research
BASFY’s Zacks Rank & Other Key Picks
BASFY currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF - Free Report) , Albemarle Corporation (ALB - Free Report) and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (APD - Free Report) .
While CF and ALB sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) each at present, APD carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CF’s 2026 earnings is pegged at $15.67 per share, indicating a rise of 67.24% year over year. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average surprise of 11.42%. CF’s shares have soared 30.2% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for ALB’s 2026 earnings is pinned at $12.45 per share, indicating a 1,675.95% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters, while missing it in one, with an average surprise of 74.5%. ALB’s shares have jumped 200.9% over the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for APD’s current fiscal year earnings is pinned at $13.2 per share, indicating a 9.73% year-over-year increase. Its earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the four trailing quarters, while missing once.