Holcim in the news

The SMI closed up 1.68% driven by strong performances from ABB and Holcim, while chip stocks also gained, but SoftwareOne fell due to a major share sale.

Holcim's stock showed midday gains with steady revenue but recent quarterly losses, while experts predict positive EPS growth by 2026.

Holcim's stock price declined by 2.0% to 66.42 CHF on Wednesday afternoon, trading significantly below its 52-week high.

Holcim's stock showed little movement around 62 CHF with stable revenue but a drop in dividend, and upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for mid-2026 and 2027.

Holcim's subsidiary Lafarge was found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria, resulting in large fines and prison sentences for its former CEO and other managers.

An investment in Holcim stock five years ago would have yielded a 149.07 percent return, turning 100 CHF into 249.07 CHF.

Holcim's stock decline due to EU emissions trading system rumors is not supported by the company's fundamentals.

A Swiss court case is examining whether Holcim can be held liable for climate damages due to the cement industry's significant CO2 emissions.

Holcim and Heidelberg Materials shares fell after reports of eased EU emissions rules that could reduce cement companies' pricing power but lower their costs.

EU plans to extend free CO2 certificate period may limit Holcim's price increases and margin growth, but overall impact on profitability is expected to be moderate.

Fitch affirms Holcim's BBB+ credit rating with a stable outlook, citing strong financials and prudent management.

Holcim's stock declined slightly, trading below its yearly high, with stable revenue but continued quarterly losses and upcoming earnings reports scheduled.

Holcim's 2025 profit fell due to currency losses from Nigeria sale, but operational performance and margins improved, with stable growth expected in 2026.

Holcim is developing an electrified, fossil-free clinker production process with SaltX, aiming to build the world's first all-electric cement plant by 2028, while also expanding in Latin America.

Markets are volatile due to US tariffs and AI concerns, with Swiss stocks mixed and ongoing investor nervosity over trade and geopolitical issues.

Holcim is expanding its operations in Latin America through acquisitions.

Holcim is expanding in Colombia by acquiring Cemex's construction materials operations for $485 million, expecting positive earnings impact from 2026.

Holcim is collaborating with European research institutes on developing cement-free concrete using magnesium silicates to significantly reduce CO2 emissions in construction.

Holcim's stock fell sharply after news that the EU may extend free emissions certificates, potentially limiting future cement price hikes and profit margins.

Holcim is advancing its low-carbon strategy in the UAE through the WISC initiative promoting women in sustainable construction, alongside major investments in decarbonization projects.