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Holcim AG/Fr. HOLN

Holcim shares rise after Q3 sales and recurring EBIT beat expectations, prompting an upgrade to FY26 recurring EBIT growth guidance to 10%-12%.
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About Holcim AG

Holcim AG is a global company in the building materials industry, primarily engaged in the production and distribution of cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, and other building materials. The company operates through various segments such as Cement, Aggregates, and Ready-Mix Concrete, providing comprehensive construction solutions for infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. Founded in 1912 and headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Holcim has established a significant presence in numerous regions worldwide, offering sustainable building solutions. The company is known for its strategic focus on innovation and sustainability, leveraging its expertise to reduce environmental impacts and enhance construction efficiency.
Ticker
Fr. HOLN
Sector
Materials
Primary listing
XSWX
Employees
50,000
Headquarters
Zug, Switzerland
Website
www.holcim.com

Holcim AG Metrics

BasicAdvanced
CHF 36B
95.05
CHF 0.68
0.72
CHF 1.70
2.62%

Bulls say / Bears say

Third-quarter organic sales grew 5.1% and recurring EBIT rose 12.2%, prompting Holcim to raise its full-year recurring EBIT growth forecast to 10–12%. The upgrade points to solid earnings momentum. (Holcim, Reuters)
Low-carbon ECOPlanet cement increased to 43% of cement sales from 36% a year earlier, while ECOPact concrete reached 33% of ready-mix sales. Growing sales of these higher-margin products could improve Holcim’s product mix. (Holcim, Reuters)
Building Solutions sales rose 27% in the third quarter. Walling, flooring and roofing products can be more profitable when sold as integrated packages, while requiring less capital to produce than traditional building materials. (Reuters)
Europe’s nine-month recurring EBIT margin fell to 16.9% from 17.2%, and its third-quarter margin was 19.4% versus 20.9% a year earlier. The decline shows that strong group results are not translating into margin growth in every major region. (Holcim)
RBC warned that weaker European volumes and higher costs could outpace pricing gains, with higher mortgage rates adding pressure to construction demand; it also cut its Holcim target price. If these headwinds persist, they could weaken earnings momentum. (Investing.com)
In the first half, free cash flow fell to CHF 36 million from CHF 156 million, while net financial debt rose 31.6% to CHF 7.3 billion. Holcim’s acquisition-led expansion therefore needs to deliver cash and integration benefits without adding further strain to the balance sheet. (Holcim)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 23 Oct 2026.

Funds containing Holcim AG

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Funds
Fund name
Fund size
Fr. HOLN weighting
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Construction & Materials€EXV8
€811M9.43%
Global X European Infrastructure Development$BRIJ
€578M7.25%
Global X European Infrastructure Development£BRIP
€578M7.25%
SPDR MSCI World Materials€WMAT
$206M1.40%
HSBC MSCI Europe Islamic Screened$HIEU
€144M1.29%
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