Switzerland: Holcim reported sales of €3.83bn in the first quarter of 2026, up by 4% on an organic basis, while recurring EBIT rose by 8% to €469m. It closed five acquisitions during the quarter, including a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, and signed an agreement to acquire assets from Cemex in Colombia. It also divested operations in Lebanon, comprising activities in Cyprus.
The company said that growth was also supported by demand for low-CO₂ products, with ECOPlanet cement accounting for 39% of cement sales, up from 35% in the previous corresponding quarter, and ECOPact concrete reaching 31% of ready-mix sales. Recycled construction materials volumes increased by 24%. The company confirmed its 2026 outlook, targeting sales growth of 3-5% and recurring EBIT growth of 8-10%.
