Switzerland's Holcim 2025 sales, margin grow

Holcim AG

27/02/2026 05:40

Overview

Switzerland-based construction firm's 2025 net sales rose 3.0% in local currency

Recurring EBIT for 2025 grew 10.3% in local currency, margin expanded to 18.3%

Company completed 21 transactions in 2025, focusing on attractive markets

Outlook

Holcim expects 2026 net sales organic growth of 3% to 5%

Company anticipates 8% to 10% recurring EBIT organic growth in 2026

Holcim projects free cash flow of around CHF 2 bln for 2026

Result Drivers

COST DISCIPLINE - Margin expansion attributed to strong cost discipline and operational excellence

MARKET FOCUS - Completed 21 transactions to focus on attractive markets

SUSTAINABILITY - Increased recycling and demand for sustainable products drove growth

Company press release: ID:nEQ4psKVKa

Key Details

Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
FY net sales
CHF 15.7 mln
FY Adjusted EPS
CHF 3.22
FY EPS
CHF 0.70


Analyst Coverage

The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 8 "strong buy" or "buy", 14 "hold" and 1 "sell" or "strong sell"

The average consensus recommendation for the construction materials peer group is "buy."

Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Holcim AG is CHF80.00, about 11.3% above its February 26 closing price of CHF71.90

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