In Q2 2025, BASF reported sales of EUR 15.8 billion, slightly below the prior-year figure. EBITDA before special items amounted to EUR 1.8 billion, down EUR 185 million year-on-year. Cash flow and half-year performanceOperating cash flow in the second quarter was EUR 1.6 billion, EUR 365 million below the prior-year figure. In the first half of 2025, BASF recorded sales of EUR 33.2 billion (down EUR 493 million year-on-year). Free cash flow is projected between EUR 0.4 billion and EUR 0.8 billion.