Holcim has raised its full-year earnings guidance following stronger third-quarter results, with recurring EBIT increasing 16.8 per cent year on year to CHF976m (US$1.19bn). Quarterly net sales rose 15.5 per cent to CHF4.662bn, while the recurring EBIT margin increased by 20 basis points to 20.9 per cent.

For the first nine months of 2026, net sales reached CHF12.586bn, up 5.7 per cent in reported terms and 5.2 per cent organically. Recurring EBIT increased 6.1 per cent to CHF2.414bn, representing organic growth of 11.8 per cent.

Holcim now expects full-year organic recurring EBIT growth of 10–12 per cent, alongside approximately five per cent organic sales growth and free cash flow of around CHF2bn.

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The company attributed its performance to demand for higher-value products, cost discipline and operational improvements. ECOPlanet accounted for 43 per cent of cement net sales in the first nine months, compared with 36 per cent a year earlier, measured at constant scope. Recycled construction and demolition materials increased by a third to 7.4Mt.

Holcim completed 10 acquisitions and one divestment during the period. Its proposed acquisition of European walling and flooring business Fermacell remains subject to approvals, with completion expected in the first half of 2027.