BASF on the Capital Market In 2018, the stock markets were characterized by long periods of uncertainty as a result of geopolitical tensions and trade conflicts, especially between the United States and China. The BASF share price declined considerably over the course of the year. We stand by our ambitious dividend policy and will propose a dividend of €3.20 per share at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting – an increase of 3.2% compared with the previous year. (XLS:) Download Key BASF share data 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 1 Average, Xetra trading 2 Based on year-end share price Year-end price € 69.88 70.72 88.31 91.74 60.40 Year high € 87.36 96.72 88.31 97.46 97.67 Year low € 65.61 65.74 56.70 79.64 58.40 Year average € 77.93 79.28 70.96 88.16 80.38 Daily trade in shares1 million € 224.5 264.5 201.9 185.7 229.6 million shares 2.9 3.3 2.9 2.1 2.9 Number of shares December 31 million shares 918.5 918.5 918.5 918.5 918.5 Market capitalization December 31 billion € 64.2 65.0 81.1 84.3 55.5 Earnings per share € 5.61 4.34 4.42 6.62 5.12 Adjusted earnings per share € 5.44 5.00 4.83 6.44 5.87 Dividend per share € 2.80 2.90 3.00 3.10 3.20 Dividend yield2 % 4.01 4.10 3.40 3.38 5.30 Payout ratio % 50 67 68 47 63 Price-earnings ratio (P/E ratio)2 12.5 16.3 20.0 13.9 11.8 Further information on BASF share Securities code numbers Germany BASF11 United Kingdom 0083142 Switzerland 11450563 United States (CUSIP number) 055262505 ISIN International Securities Identification Number DE000BASF111 International ticker symbols Deutsche Börse BAS London Stock Exchange BFA Swiss Exchange BAS More in this chapter: Share PerformanceDividendShareholder BaseSustainable InvestmentAnalysts’ RecommendationsInvestor Relations back next