Vicat tracks best day in almost 18 yrs on 'robust' H1

Vicat SA

30/07/2026 09:25

** Shares in Vicat VCTP.PA rise around 13% after the cement maker reported "robust" H1 results and raised FY guidance
** "A solid set of results, reflecting a broad-based improvement in operational performance," says Kepler Cheuvreux
** Vicat reports revenue H1 of 2.04 billion euros ($2.33 billion) and EBITDA of 367 million euros, which beat consensus cited by Barclays by 4% and 6% respectively 
** The company raises its 2026 guidance, now targeting 7-9% LFL sales and EBITDA growth
** Kepler Cheuvreux says the performance was driven in particular by the Americas, up 7.3%, and Africa, up 25.5%
** The broker adds the organic growth, up 10.8%, was driven by price increases in most regions, a recovery in volumes in the United States, and strong momentum in emerging markets
** Shares on track for their best day since November 2008 
** They touch their highest price since early March
     
($1 = 0.8739 euros)

(Reporting by Margaux Perrin in Gdansk)
((Margaux.Perrin@thomsonreuters.com ))