Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins. The company operates through three segments: Brazil, United States and Europe, and Mexico. The Brazil segment produces and sells chemicals, including ethylene, polymer and chemical grade propylene, butadiene, butene-1, benzene, toluene, and xylenes products; fuels, such as automotive gasoline, liquefied petroleum gas, ethyl tertiary-butyl ether, and methyl tertiary-butyl ether; intermediates, such as cumene; aliphatics, aromatics, and hydrogenated solvents; and specialties comprising isoprene, dicyclopentadiene, piperylene, nonene, tetramer, polyisobutylene, and hydrocarbon resins. This segment also produces and sells polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP); supplies electricity and other inputs to second-generation producers; produces and sells of PE, including the production of green PE from renewable resources; and produces and sells polyvinyl chloride and caustic soda. The United States and Europe segment produces and sells PP in the United States and Germany. The Mexico segment produces and sells ethylene, high-density PE, and low-density PE in Mexico. It also manufactures, sells, imports, and exports chemicals, petrochemicals, and fuels; produces, supplies, and sells utilities, such as steam, water, compressed air, and industrial gases; and provides industrial services. The company was formerly known as Copene PetroquÃmica do Nordeste S.A. and changed its name to Braskem S.A. in 2002. Braskem S.A. was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Camaçari, Brazil.
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Website: braskem.com.br
| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/26/2025 | $3.80 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
| 3/3/2025 | Sector Outperform → Sector Perform | Scotiabank | |
| 9/18/2024 | Neutral → Buy | UBS | |
| 8/20/2024 | Neutral → Buy | Citigroup | |
| 8/29/2023 | Neutral → Sell | UBS | |
| 7/5/2023 | $11.50 → $11.00 | Overweight → Neutral | JP Morgan |
| 6/14/2023 | Hold → Buy | HSBC Securities | |
| 5/18/2023 | Buy → Neutral | UBS | |
| 5/8/2023 | $16.75 | Sector Perform → Sector Outperform | Scotiabank |
| 12/15/2022 | Buy → Neutral | UBS |
6-K/A - BRASKEM SA (0001071438) (Filer)
6-K/A - BRASKEM SA (0001071438) (Filer)
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Norsk e-Fuel AS, a pioneer in Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology, and Braskem, a global leader in polymers and biopolymers, have announced a strategic collaboration to explore the possible integration of e-Naphtha into the plastics value chain. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of plastics derived from carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reinforcing both companies' commitment to a circular future. Norsk e-Fuel is driving the industrial rollout of PtL technology by building large-scale facilities that convert fossil-free electricity, water, and captured CO₂ into synthetic fuels and feedstocks. The company's plan foresees at least three plants in ope
Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6, NYSE:BAK, LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas and global leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and Balsam Hill®, the global leader in high-quality, true-to-nature, reusable artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor, are excited to introduce the world's first Christmas trees made with plant-based plastic. For Balsam Hill, these trees are an important part of the company's reNEW™ commitment to move towards new and more sustainable materials (recycled or renewable), starting with trees. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202510
Braskem, a market leader in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, is currently at K 2025, the world's leading trade fair for plastics and rubber in Düsseldorf, Germany. On the opening day, Braskem showcased a new generation of bio-based and circular product solutions aimed at accelerating the transformation of the plastics industry. Under its sustainable portfolio, Braskem is revealing product launches and partnerships that bring sustainability and innovation to life across packaging, healthcare, hygiene, and consumer goods. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251009859755/en/I'm green bio-based polyet
The company presents a complete ecosystem for clients, aiming to drive a more circular and carbon-neutral future Braskem, a global petrochemical company that develops sustainable chemical and plastic solutions to improve people's lives, is participating in K 2025 – the world's largest international plastics and rubber industry trade fair – with a robust portfolio of sustainable solutions. At the event held in Germany from October 8 to 15th, the company reaffirms its leadership in biopolymers production and promotes the transition to a carbon-neutral circular economy. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251008057265/
New LCAs confirm significant carbon savings and environmental benefits of Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based materials, empowering sustainable choices across industries. Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6, NYSE:BAK, LATIBEX: XBRK), a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers, proudly announces the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I'm green™ bio-based product line, including HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX. These studies reaffirm Braskem's commitment to transparency, environmental responsibility, and innovation in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/
I'm green™ bio-based will highlight its collaboration with forward-thinking brands to scale bio-based solutions globally Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based brand will participate in Sustainable Brands 2025, held in San Diego, Calif., from Oct. 13 to 16 to raise awareness about carbon footprint and its impact on climate change. Backed by more than 200 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) data, the company will engage in discussions and showcase how replacing traditional fossil-based materials with bio-based alternatives can significantly reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Attendees can explore I'm green™ bio-based at its booth, in program sessions,
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Milbank LLP has been analyzing recent developments implicating unsecured creditors of Braskem S.A., including the company's announcement that it has engaged financial and legal advisors to support the company in evaluating economic and financial alternatives to optimize its capital structure. Given its extensive familiarity with Braskem's bank and bond financings, capital structure, and industry, as well as its substantial experience in Brazilian restructurings and local presence in São Paulo, Milbank will be hosting a call on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 12 p.m. EST with holders of unsecured bonds issued by subsidiaries of Braskem S.A. and guarantee
Resilient transformation, global reach, and pioneering carbon thinking headline Braskem's presence at the world's leading plastics and rubber fair. Braskem, a market leader and pioneer in the production of biopolymers on an industrial scale, will be at K 2025, taking place in Düsseldorf, Germany, October 8th – 15th. Since the last edition in 2022, Braskem has accelerated its transformation journey as a response to the current scenario of the petrochemical industry. At Hall 6, Stand D27, Braskem will demonstrate how it has evolved since the last edition of the fair through the acceleration of key initiatives: optimizing its naphtha-based units, expanding gas-based operations, and investing
The second vessel marks the next chapter in the company's efficiency and competitiveness in international trade Braskem, (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6, NYSE:BAK, LATIBEX: XBRK), a global pioneer in large-scale biopolymer production, celebrated the arrival of the Brave Future, its new vessel, today. The start of operations of the approximately R$ 500 million ship, which will operate on the route between the United States, Mexico, and Brazil, marks the expansion of the company's strategy to increase its logistics autonomy, reduce maritime transport costs, and strengthen global competitiveness. The christening ceremony was held in China at the YAMIC shipyard, the company responsible for build
Successful demonstration program leads to commercial implementation of innovative membrane technology Braskem (B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6, NYSE:BAK, LATIBEX: XBRK) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and Ardent Process Technologies ("Ardent") today announced the successful completion of their joint development program for an innovative olefin-paraffin separation technology, marking a significant advancement in polyolefin production efficiency. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250603258933/en/Membrane Modul
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UBS downgraded Braskem SA from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $3.80
Scotiabank downgraded Braskem SA from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform
Citigroup upgraded Braskem SA from Neutral to Buy
UBS downgraded Braskem SA from Neutral to Sell
JP Morgan downgraded Braskem SA from Overweight to Neutral and set a new price target of $11.00 from $11.50 previously
HSBC Securities upgraded Braskem SA from Hold to Buy
Scotiabank upgraded Braskem SA from Sector Perform to Sector Outperform and set a new price target of $16.75
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I'm green™ bio-based will highlight its collaboration with forward-thinking brands to scale bio-based solutions globally Braskem's I'm green™ bio-based brand will participate in Sustainable Brands 2025, held in San Diego, Calif., from Oct. 13 to 16 to raise awareness about carbon footprint and its impact on climate change. Backed by more than 200 Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) data, the company will engage in discussions and showcase how replacing traditional fossil-based materials with bio-based alternatives can significantly reduce carbon emissions and support the transition to a low-carbon circular economy. Attendees can explore I'm green™ bio-based at its booth, in program sessions,
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Oxiteno will receive Braskem's certified raw material for the production of new sustainable solutions, providing a breakthrough in the Brazilian chemical industry. Committed to supporting the circular economy and fighting climate change, Brazilian petrochemical companies Braskem and Indorama Ventures IOD - Oxiteno announce a partnership to supply bio-attributed ethylene from renewable sources. Bio-attributed ethylene, certified by ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification), will be used by Oxiteno to create new sustainable solutions. This raw material is the first bio-attributed chemical product produced by Braskem from the certified mass balance approach. The concep
– Origin 1 Initiated Start-Up, In-Line with Prior Guidance – – FDCA Mass Production Moves Forward to Origin 2, Rather Than Origin 3 as Initially Planned, Due to Strong Commercialization Progress and Higher-Margin Opportunities – – Origin 2 Outlook Updated; Phased Construction Plan Reduces Risk on Path to Profitability, with Phase 1 Start-Up Expected in Late 2026 to 2027, Phase 2 Start-Up Expected in 2028 – – Origin to Supply Para-Xylene for Bio-PET to Customers Prior to 2030 Primarily Through Collaborations with Strategic Partners – – Maintains 2023 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Outlook, Customer Demand Exceeds $10 Billion – Origin Materials, Inc. ("Origin," "Origin Materials," or t
The acquisition of taulman3D further accelerates Braskem's growth strategy in the additive manufacturing market with a highly complementary portfolio of 3D materials trusted by professionals worldwide. taulman3D filaments and polymers are available globally, through distributors on 6 continents Braskem ((B3: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6, NYSE:BAK, LATIBEX: XBRK)) the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas, as well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, today announced the acquisition of taulman3D, a leading 3D filament supplier of nylon, recycled PETG, and PET filaments to aerospace, automotive, healthcare, industrial, government and higher educati