Braskem (ADR)
Integrates basic chemicals with polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC across the Americas.
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Produces basic chemicals, polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC through an integrated model. Operations span Brazil, USA & Europe, and Mexico, with renewable-plastic initiatives.
Integrates basic chemicals with polyethylene, polypropylene and PVC, its core thermoplastic-resin lines, across Brazil, USA & Europe, and Mexico. The integrated model links upstream chemicals with resin production across its regional platform rather than a single-product manufacturing business. U.S. and German polypropylene assets and the Braskem Idesa complex in Mexico expanded that platform.
Industrial units span Brazil, the United States, Germany and Mexico, alongside renewable-plastic initiatives. A Texas facility produces ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene. Petrochemical-cycle and feedstock exposure, commitments tied to the Maceió geological event, and an ongoing governance transition shape operations.
Company facts
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Key statistics
Year to date −42.8% · Average volume (30d) 2.5M
Analysts
Ratings
Target range
Latest analyst notes
| Date | Firm | Action | Prior rating | Rating | Prior target | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | JP Morgan | Downgrade | Overweight | Neutral | ||
| Jun 26, 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Neutral | Sell | ||
| Jun 25, 2026 | Citigroup | Downgrade | Underperform | Sell | ||
| Apr 21, 2026 | Bradesco | Target | $8.50 | $1.50 | ||
| Sep 26, 2025 | UBS | Downgrade | Buy | Neutral | $10 | $3.80 |
Earnings
EPS
Revenue
History
| Report date | EPS est | EPS | Surprise | Revenue est | Revenue | Surprise | Next session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026Q2 FY26 | $1.68 | $1.65 | −1.8% | $4.32B | $4.26B | −1.3% | +1.47% |
| May 14, 2026Q1 FY26 | $0.21 | $0.69 | +234.5% | $3.39B | $3.15B | −7.1% | −1.21% |
| Mar 27, 2026Q4 FY25 | −$0.98 | −$0.48 | +51.0% | $3.10B | $2.99B | −3.7% | −1.42% |
| Nov 11, 2025Q3 FY25 | −$0.48 | −$0.02 | +95.8% | $3.31B | $3.24B | −2.0% | −0.66% |
Financial highlights
| 12 quarters | Q1 FY25 | Q2 FY25 | Q3 FY25 | Q4 FY25 | Q1 FY26 | Q2 FY26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.74B | $3.43B | $3.32B | $3.09B | $2.98B | $4.17B | |
| Gross profit | $251.7M | $69.5M | $83.8M | −$106.0M | $211.3M | $1.02B | |
| Operating income | $19.0M | −$184.0M | −$178.5M | $21.7M | −$41.7M | $769.0M | |
| Net income | $134.1M | −$51.3M | −$5.0M | −$1.98B | $277.8M | $638.8M | |
| Diluted EPS | $0.34 | −$0.13 | −$0.01 | −$5.03 | $0.70 | $1.60 | |
| Gross margin | 6.7% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -3.4% | 7.1% | 24.5% | |
| Operating margin | 0.5% | -5.4% | -5.4% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 18.4% |
Fiscal years (4-quarter sums)FY21 $20.29B · FY22 $18.54B · FY23 $10.54B · FY24 $14.87B · FY25 $13.59B
Revenue by product · FY25
Revenue by geography · FY25
Balance sheet, Jun 30, 2026Cash & short-term investments $1.14B · Total debt $13.12B · Total assets $15.22B · Shareholders' equity −$2.42B
Dividends
Last cut to $0.6744 from $2.6307 in Apr 2022.
History
| Ex-date | Record | Paid | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2022 | Apr 21 | May 12 | $0.6744 | cut from $2.6307 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Dec 13 | Dec 30 | $2.6307 |
Ownership
Shares outstanding 398.48M · Float 202.31M · 50.8% free float
Insiders — filings are in the shares behind the receipt.
This listing is a depositary receipt and the Form 4 positions here are filed in the shares behind it, a different unit from the share count and in a ratio the filings never state, so no insider percentage is shown.
Top shareholders13F · 13D/G · Form 4
| Holder | Shares | % outstanding | Form | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPL Financial LLC | 777.1K | 0.20% | 13F | May 6, 2026 |
| Marshall Wace, LLP | 680.4K | 0.17% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
| Brooklands Fund Management Ltd | 550.0K | 0.14% | 13F | May 14, 2026 |
| Jane Street Group, LLC | 518.8K | 0.13% | 13F | May 12, 2026 |
| X-Square Capital, LLC | 500.9K | 0.13% | 13F | May 15, 2026 |
Insider tradesForm 4
Nothing filed in the last 12 months.
View detailsPeers
- LyondellBasell
Global PE and PP producer with a North American manufacturing base
- Dow
U.S. Gulf Coast PE supplier serving packaging and downstream polymer markets
- Westlake
North American PVC and PE resin supplier with chlorovinyls integration
CompareAfter-hours close
| Company | Price | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braskem (ADR) | $1.64 | −1.80% | $669.5M | — | — | — | +29.6% |
| LyondellBasell | $63.72 | +0.07% | $20.55B | — | 7.8 | 0.7 | +19.8% |
| Dow | $30.50 | −0.02% | $22.04B | — | 12.2 | 0.5 | +19.7% |
| Westlake | $75.71 | −0.07% | $9.70B | — | 19.9 | 0.9 | +10.8% |
| Median | — | 12.2 | 0.7 | +19.7% |