Braskem S.A., together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells thermoplastic resins. The company operates through Chemicals, Polyolefins, Vinyls, United States and Europe, and Mexico segments. The Chemicals segment produces and sells ethylene, propylene butadiene, toluene, xylene, cumene, and benzene, as well as gasoline, diesel and liquefied petroleum gas, and other petroleum derivatives; and supplies electric energy, steam, compressed air, and other inputs to second-generation producers. The Polyolefins segment produces and sells polyethylene and polypropylene. The Vinyls segment produces and sells polyvinyl chloride, caustic soda, and chloride. The United States and Europe segment produces and sells polypropylene in the United States and Europe. The Mexico segment produces and sells polyethylene. The company also produces basic petrochemicals; 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 Petroquímica 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 São Paulo, Brazil. Braskem S.A. is a subsidiary of Odebrecht S.A.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Industrial organic chemicals
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorOils/Energy
Phone55-11-3576-9000
Debt
Price-To-Earnings
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$18.26 billion
Profitability
Miscellaneous
Employees7,657
OptionableOptionable
Braskem (NYSE:BAK) Frequently Asked Questions
What is Braskem's stock symbol?
Braskem trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "BAK."
How often does Braskem pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Braskem?
Braskem announced an annual dividend on Thursday, April 19th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, May 3rd will be given a dividend of $1.069 per share on Thursday, May 3rd. This represents a dividend yield of 3.91%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, May 2nd. View Braskem's Dividend History.
How were Braskem's earnings last quarter?
Braskem SA (NYSE:BAK) announced its quarterly earnings results on Monday, November, 12th. The energy company reported $0.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The energy company had revenue of $3.71 billion for the quarter. Braskem had a net margin of 4.89% and a return on equity of 45.12%. View Braskem's Earnings History.
When is Braskem's next earnings date?
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for Braskem?
1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Braskem in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View Analyst Ratings for Braskem.
Has Braskem been receiving favorable news coverage?
Media coverage about BAK stock has trended somewhat positive on Friday, InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis reports. The research firm ranks the sentiment of press coverage by monitoring more than six thousand blog and news sources. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of -5 to 5, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Braskem earned a media sentiment score of 0.7 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the energy company a news buzz of 1.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the immediate future.
Who are some of Braskem's key competitors?
Some companies that are related to Braskem include LyondellBasell Industries (LYB), International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), Westlake Chemical (WLK), NewMarket (NEU), Methanex (MEOH), Sensient Technologies (SXT), Renewable Energy Group (REGI), Codexis (CDXS), Westlake Chemical Partners (WLKP), FutureFuel (FF), Green Plains (GPRE), Green Plains Partners (GPP), REX American Resources (REX), Sino United Worldwide Consolidated (SUIC) and Amyris (AMRS).
Who are Braskem's key executives?
Braskem's management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Fernando Musa, Chief Exec. Officer (Age 54)
- Mr. Pedro van Langendonck Teixeira de Freitas, VP Exec. Officer, CFO & Director of Investor Relations (Age 44)
- Mr. Gustavo Sampaio Valverde, VP Exec. Officer, VP of Legal, Governance & External Affairs and Gen. Counsel (Age 44)
- Mr. Everson Bassinello, Chief Compliance Officer
- André Vieira, Director of Corp. Communication
How do I buy shares of Braskem?
Shares of BAK can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is Braskem's stock price today?
One share of BAK stock can currently be purchased for approximately $25.32.
How big of a company is Braskem?
Braskem has a market capitalization of $10.24 billion and generates $18.26 billion in revenue each year. The energy company earns $1.28 billion in net income (profit) each year or $3.20 on an earnings per share basis. Braskem employs 7,657 workers across the globe.
What is Braskem's official website?
How can I contact Braskem?
Braskem's mailing address is Rua Lemos Monteiro 120 24 andar, Butanta D5, 05501-050. The energy company can be reached via phone at 55-11-3576-9000 or via email at [email protected]
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