Switzerland · Delayed Price · Currency is CHF Holcim AG Earnings Call Transcripts
Fiscal Year 2026
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Q1 2026 saw strong organic growth in net sales and recurring EBIT, with margin resilience despite FX and divestment headwinds. Major acquisitions, AI-driven efficiencies, and sustainability initiatives underpin a positive outlook, with guidance reaffirmed for 2026.
Fiscal Year 2025
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Delivered strong 2025 growth with recurring EBIT up 10.3% and margin at 18.3%. Guidance for 2026 targets 3–5% organic sales growth and 8–10% EBIT growth, with continued focus on sustainability, M&A, and disciplined capital allocation.
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Strong nine-month results with recurring EBIT and margins expanding across all regions, supported by robust M&A and the strategic Xella acquisition. Full-year guidance is confirmed, with continued focus on sustainable growth, margin expansion, and disciplined capital allocation.
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Strong H1 2025 results with double-digit recurring EBIT growth, robust margin expansion, and EPS up 7.4%. Guidance for 2025 remains at 3%-5% net sales and 6%-10% EBIT growth, with positive momentum across all regions and continued focus on sustainable, high-value offerings.
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Record financial results, an 11% dividend increase, and a CHF 1 billion share buyback were reported. Shareholders approved the spin-off of the North American business (AmRise), new board appointments, and all agenda items, while concerns on compensation and climate strategy were addressed.
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Q1 2025 saw stable net sales and recurring EBIT growth, with strong margins in Latin America and Asia, and robust M&A activity. The Amris spinoff is on track, guidance for 2025 is confirmed, and sustainable solutions continue to drive performance.
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NextGen Growth 2030 aims for 3%-5% annual net sales growth, a 50/50 split between materials and solutions, and industry-leading sustainability targets. Capital deployment of up to CHF 22 billion will focus on growth, M&A, and shareholder returns, with Europe and Latin America as key growth regions.
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Amrize is launching as an independent, North America-focused leader in building materials and envelope solutions, targeting 5–8% annual revenue growth and 8–11% EBITDA growth through 2028. The company leverages strong market positions, disciplined M&A, and operational synergies, with a robust balance sheet and plans for a US listing by mid-2024.
Fiscal Year 2024
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Record recurring EBIT above CHF 5 billion, 5% EPS growth, and a 19.1% EBIT margin highlight robust performance. Outlook for 2025 is strong, with mid-single-digit sales growth, further margin expansion, and free cash flow above CHF 3.5 billion.
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Record Q3 EBIT and margin driven by strategic execution, M&A, and sustainability initiatives. Strong performance across all regions, robust outlook for 2024, and continued focus on circular construction and decarbonization.
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Record H1 2024 profitability driven by margin expansion, disciplined cost control, and strong growth in sustainable building solutions. Upgraded EBIT margin guidance above 18.5% for the year, with robust performance across all regions and continued focus on M&A and innovation.