HOLCIM NEW(U.ADR)1/5/SF2

For 2025 Holcim set a dividend of CHF 1.70 per share, a decrease of 45.16% from the previous year. The total payout amounts to CHF 1.71 billion, 9.17% above the prior year, while the dividend yield falls to 2.19% (previous year 3.55%). The share traded at CHF 76.26 on the AGM day and is trading ex-dividend; the one-year price performance is +52.80%, and the total return (price plus dividend) is +57.19%. FactSet analysts expect a higher dividend of CHF 1.84 for 2026 (expected yield 2.42%). » Mere på finanzen.net

Holcim reports a 4.8% decline in revenue to 3.52 billion Swiss francs in the first quarter and an 11.2% lower recurring operating profit of 431 million Swiss francs, weighed down by a severe winter, currency effects and divestments of country businesses. On an organic basis the company grew 3.9% and organic EBIT rose 8.3% thanks to strict cost discipline and stronger demand for premium and sustainable products. The North America business is no longer included in the figures, and Holcim sticks to its 2026 targets: revenue growth of 3–5%, organic EBIT up 8–10% and free cash flow of around 2 billion Swiss francs. » Mere på finanzen.net

Holcim is expanding its presence in Colombia by acquiring Cemex's cement and building materials business. The transaction is intended to strengthen the local portfolio; no further financial details were disclosed. » Mere på finanzen.net

Holcim posted a net profit drop to 387 million Swiss francs in 2025, triggered by a currency loss of 1.38 billion Swiss francs related to the sale of its Nigeria business. Excluding this one-off effect, net profit rose organically to 1.78 billion Swiss francs. Recurring EBIT increased to 2.88 billion Swiss francs, the EBIT margin improved to 18.3 percent, while revenue fell to 15.72 billion Swiss francs due to the strong franc. Holcim will pay a dividend of 1.70 francs and expects 2026 revenue growth of 3–5 percent, recurring EBIT growth of 8–10 percent in local currency and around 2 billion Swiss francs in free cash flow. » Mere på finanzen.net

Holcim has published annual figures excluding its North America business for the first time since the spinoff of Amrize and expects an improvement in profitability. The release marks the first report from the smaller company after the summer spinoff. » Mere på finanzen.net