Holcim reported FY 2025 sales of CHF 15.7 billion, down 2.9%, and recurring EBIT of CHF 2.9 billion, up 1.4%, with a recurring EBIT margin of 18.3% (up 80 basis points). EPS was CHF 0.70, down 73.1%, which Holcim said was impacted by a non-cash effect from exchange-rate changes on the disposal of its Nigeria business; EPS before impairments and disposals was CHF 3.22, up 5.0%. Free cash flow was CHF 2.2 billion, up 1.6%, and net financial debt was CHF 3.8 billion, down 55.2%. Holcim proposed a dividend of CHF 1.70 per share, described as exempt from Swiss withholding tax, implying a 53% payout ratio. In Q4 2025, sales were CHF 3.8 billion, down 4.8%, and recurring EBIT was CHF 601 million, down 0.8%. Holcim said it completed 21 M&A transactions in 2025, including 18 acquisitions, and signed agreements to acquire Xella (expected EUR 1.0 billion in 2026 sales; closing expected in H2 2026, subject to approvals) and a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo (USD 0.6 billion 2025 sales; closing expected in H1 2026, subject to approvals). The company also reported a 23.5% increase in recycled construction and demolition materials to 8.0 million tonnes, and said ECOPact reached 31% of ready-mix concrete sales while ECOPlanet reached 36% of cement sales in 2025. For 2026, Holcim guided to 3% to 5% organic sales growth, 8% to 10% organic recurring EBIT growth, further margin improvement, free cash flow of around CHF 2.0 billion, and over 20% growth in recycled materials.
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