Braskem S.A.
Largest petrochemical producer in Latin America.
Braskem manufactures ethylene, propylene, polyethylene, polypropylene, PVC and numerous petrochemical intermediates.
Company Info
- Address: Camacari, Bahia, Brazil
- Location: Camacari, Bahia, Brazil
- Industrial Park: Polo Petroquimico de Camacari
- Website: https://www.braskem.com.br
- Email: N/A
- Phone: N/A
- Founded: 2002
- Employees: 8500
Products Supplied
| Product | CAS | Capacity | Status | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethylene | 74-85-1 | 3600000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| High Density Polyethylene | 9002-88-4 | 3200000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Low Density Polyethylene | 9002-88-4 | 3200000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Polyethylene | 9002-88-4 | 3200000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Polyethylene HDPE | 9002-88-4 | 3200000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Polypropylene | 9003-07-0 | 1800000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Polyvinyl Chloride | 9002-86-2 | 700000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Resin | 9002-86-2 | 700000.00 tons/year | active | - |
| Propylene | 115-07-1 | 2900000.00 tons/year | active | - |
Latest News
Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK) Given Consensus Recommendation of "Strong Sell" by Analysts
2026-08-06
As of August 6, 2026, Braskem S.A. (NYSE:BAK) faces a overwhelmingly bearish consensus from analysts, with five out of eight recommending a sell and three advising a hold, culminating in a "Strong Sell" rating and an average 12-month price target of just $3.40—a figure that contrasts sharply with its current trading price of $2.27, which sits well below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages of $2.89 and $3.58, respectively. Despite posting a quarterly earnings beat with $0.69 EPS against a $0.21 consensus and revenue of $3.51 billion, the company's financial health remains deeply concerning, evidenced by a negative net margin of 13.72% and a negative return on equity of 23.17%, while its market capitalization has dwindled to approximately $902.84 million. The negative sentiment is further reinforced by a series of recent downgrades from major brokerages, including Bradesco Corretora, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase, which have lowered their ratings to "underperform" or "sell," alongside Zacks Research dropping its rating from "strong-buy" to "hold," all of which paint a challenging outlook for the Brazilian petrochemical giant despite its prominent position in the Latin American thermoplastic resins market.