BASF’s stock price is affected by a variety of factors, both internal and external. Internally, the company's performance in terms of revenue growth, earnings per share, product development and innovation are key drivers for its stock price. Externally, the global economic environment, geopolitical events and changes in commodity prices can all have an impact on BASF’s stock price.

In addition, macroeconomic and technological trends such as increasing demand for digitalization can also affect the company’s performance and its stock price. Overall, these factors are key drivers that play a role in determining BASF’s stock price.

The largest shareholder, Vanguard Group Inc., holds 24.7 million BASF stocks (2.69%). Amundi Asset Management SA and Norges Bank Investment Management hold 15.8 million and 15.7 million shares (1.72% and 1.71%, respectively). About 45% of the company’s share capital mainly held by private investors, with a small percentage going to institutional and government-related entities.

It should be noted that BASF shares also feature in several indices such as MDAX, Germany 30 and EU Stocks 50. Additionally, its ADRs are part of the OTCQX International Premier index.

Yes, BASF SE (BASF) shares pay dividends. In 2020, the company paid out 3.3 EUR per share in dividends, followed by 3.4 EUR per share in 2021 and 2022. This equates to a dividend yield of 7% for investors who hold their shares on or before the ex-dividend date. The current market capitalization of BASF is 43.45 billion EUR (as of March 2023). Thus, investing in BASF shares provides a generous dividend yield and the potential for attractive returns over the long-term.

It should be noted though that dividends are declared at the discretion of the board and can be changed or suspended at any time. Therefore, investors should research any company they plan to invest in thoroughly before investing.