1. Recurring EBIT increased by 11.5% on an organic basis to CHF 1,438 million; increased by 13.1%
in the second quarter 2. Net sales increased by 5.2% on an organic basis to CHF 7,925 million; In the second quarter, it increased by 6.4%
. 3. The profit margin before interest and tax reached 18.1%. Growth momentum continues to strengthen
4. Earnings per share before impairment and asset disposal increased by 7.4%
5. Two strategic acquisitions were completed: Xella and a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo. Expansion
in high-value construction solutions and Latin America 6. Full year 2026 guidance raised: organic net sales growth of ~ 5%, ~ 10%
organic growth in recurring EBIT
In the first half of the year, we delivered strong earnings growth and industry-leading recurring EBIT margins, while completing two strategic, value-added acquisitions: Xella, which covers 22 European markets, and a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo in Peru. These acquisitions will accelerate the implementation of the 'NextGen Growth's 2030' strategy by expanding its high-value construction solutions business and expanding its footprint in the attractive Latin American market.
Holcim delivered strong organic growth in net sales in the first half, driven by our leading position in highly attractive markets. Double-digit organic growth in recurring EBIT. 18.
Based on strong performance and our proven business model of resilience across all economic cycles and market conditions, we are raising our full year guidance for 2026. "
Overview
of the second quarter of 2026" Overview
of the first half of 2026 "Continued
earnings growth" Net sales in the first half of the year reached 7.925 billion Swiss francs, an organic increase over the same period last year. Organic growth reached 6.
Recurring EBIT growth exceeded net sales growth in the first half of the year, reaching 1.438 billion Swiss francs, an organic increase of 11.5% over the same period last year; Growth accelerated in the second quarter, with organic growth of 13.Holcim reported a recurring EBIT margin of
18.20In the first half of the year, Holcim's earnings per share from continuing operations, before impairments and disposals, were CHF 1.69. Free cash flow was CHF 36 million in the first half
of 2026, compared to CHF 36 million in the first half of 2025. 1
. Investment
focused on highly attractive markets Holcim continues to invest in highly attractive markets, including organic growth and value-added mergers and acquisitions. In the first half, Holcim completed seven transactions, including six acquisitions and one asset disposal. The
construction materials business was strengthened by two acquisitions: in addition to Cementos Pacasmayo, Holcim acquired Uranus Pluton SRL in Romania to consolidate the cement and aggregates business. The
Construction Solutions business expanded through four acquisitions: In addition to Xella, Holcim completed three ready-mix concrete acquisitions – Jacobs NV in Belgium, Josef Kl Klösters Kies & Beton GmbH in Germany, And the ready-mixed concrete business of Stevenson Group in New Zealand.
Holcim also completed the divestiture of its Lebanese operations. Sustainable
Development Drives Profit Growth
Sales of ECOPact, a brand of low-carbon ready-mixed concrete, accounted for 30% of the Group's total ready-mixed concrete revenue; sales of ECOPlanet, a brand of low-carbon cement, accounted for 40% of the Group's total cement revenue.
Holcim is using ECOCycle technology to accelerate the development of recycled buildings. In the first half of 2026, Holcim's recycling of building demolition materials increased by 36% year-on-year to 4.7 million tons. With the acquisition of Xella, Holcim added 22 new cycle building centres, bringing the total to 134 in the first half. The
"NextGen Growth 2030" strategy will continue to drive superior performance and value creation. Based on strong first-half results, Holcim raises full year 2026 guidance ²:
• Net sales and recurring EBIT growth are at the high end
of the "NextGen Growth 2030" target ○ Organic net sales growth of approximately 5%
○ Organic growth in recurring EBIT of approximately 10%
• Further improvement in
recurring EBIT margin • Free cash flow of approximately CHF
2 billion • Building demolition material recycling volume grows by more than 20%
Group performance
by product line 
Asia, Middle East and Africa Regional Results
The region delivered excellent organic growth in both net sales and recurring EBIT in the first half of the year, with margins continuing to expand to 25. ECOCycle was launched in Australia to accelerate the development of recycled buildings. Strong growth is expected to continue on the back of favourable demand trends in North Africa and Australia, driven by residential and large infrastructure projects. In Australia, for example, Holcim is supplying the Park City (Western Parkland City) in western Sydney.
< IMG SRC = "https://img7.ccement.com/news/2608/richtext/img/6a7050d6eddb83713334. companies are committed to creating value for the entire built environment." Its business covers infrastructure, industry and various construction projects. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim employs more than 45,000 people in 43 attractive markets in Europe, Latin America and Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and has been named a "Global Outstanding Employer" by Top Employers Institute. Holcim focuses on providing high-value, end-to-end building materials and integrated building solutions to meet the needs of construction projects from foundations, floors to walls and roofs-it owns high-quality brands such as ECOPact, ECOPlanet, ECOCycle and Ytong.
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