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Braskem Stock Quote

Braskem (NYSE: BAK)

$3.88
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(9.0%)
$0.32
Price as of May 23, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET

Braskem Return vs. S&P

1 Year 5 Year 5 Year Annualized Since IPO
BAK -48.05% -52.90% -13.96% +209%
S&P +10.16% +96.34% +14.43% +1,222%

Braskem Company Info

Braskem SA engages in the manufacture of petrochemicals and other related products. It operates through the following segments: Brazil, USA, and Europe and Mexico. The Brazil segment includes production and sale of chemicals, supply of electricity, and production and sale of PE. The USA and Europe segment involves production, operation, and sale of polypropylene in the United States and Germany. The Mexico segment comprises production, operation, and sale of ethylene, high-density polyethylene and low-density polyethylene in Mexico. The company was founded in August 2002 and is headquartered in Butanta, Brazil.

News & Analysis

Featured Article

Why Braskem Stock Is Up Today

The South American petrochemicals giant has received interest from foreign buyers.

Lou Whiteman  |  May 8, 2023
Featured Article

Why Brazilian Stocks Are Crashing

Is President Bolsonaro not taking this crisis seriously enough?

Rich Smith  |  Mar 18, 2020

2 Dividend Stocks to Stay Away From -- and 1 Worth Buying

Maxx Chatsko  |  Aug 29, 2018

Investors may want to think twice before pouncing on this coal producer and gold miner, but an under-the-radar chemical manufacturer is worth a closer look.

Why Schnitzer Steel Industries, Braskem, and Pivotal Software Jumped Today

Dan Caplinger  |  Jun 15, 2018

Find out which of these stocks carried forward momentum from yesterday.

Here's Why Braskem Rose as Much as 22% Today

Maxx Chatsko  |  Jun 15, 2018

The long-rumored acquisition talks are taking place after all.

The Long-Term Trend That Makes Braskem an Awesome Buy

Maxx Chatsko  |  Feb 7, 2018

American crude oil and natural gas are great news for this Brazilian chemical manufacturer.

3 Top Green Stocks to Consider Buying Now

Maxx Chatsko  |  Jan 9, 2018

Investors looking for opportunities to build wealth while helping the planet should consider NextEra Energy, First Solar, and Braskem.

This Rumor Pushed Braskem 19.6% Higher in October

Maxx Chatsko  |  Nov 6, 2017

The Brazilian chemical manufacturer has since denied it, but not before it affected the share prices of at least three companies.

Valuation

Earnings Transcripts

Braskem SA (BAK) Q3 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

BAK earnings call for the period ending September 30, 2021.

Motley Fool Transcribers  |  Nov 12, 2021

Braskem SA (BAK) Q2 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

BAK earnings call for the period ending June 30, 2021.

Motley Fool Transcribers  |  Aug 6, 2021

Braskem (BAK) Q1 2021 Earnings Call Transcript

BAK earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2021.

Motley Fool Transcribers  |  May 7, 2021

Braskem (BAK) Q4 2020 Earnings Call Transcript

BAK earnings call for the period ending December 31, 2020.

Motley Fool Transcribers  |  Mar 12, 2021

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