Holcim H1 2026 Montag, 03. August 2026 - 08:23

DELIVERING STRONG PROFITABLE GROWTH

In H1 2026 Holcim achieved strong profitable growth with an industry-leading recurring EBIT margin, while completing two value-accretive, strategic acquisitions - Xella and a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo.

Miljan Gutovic, CEO: “I thank all of our 50 000 employees worldwide for their contributions to our strong half-year results, as we continue to deliver on our NextGen Growth 2030 strategy with impeccable execution.”

“OUR STRONG RESULTS ARE THANKS TO HOLCIM’S PEOPLE”

Read Kim Fausing and Miljan Gutovic’s letter to shareholders as they run through our first-half highlights, and explore our 2026 Half-Year Report.

OTHER HALF-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS

BUILDING RESILIENCE FOR EL SALVADOR’S ICONIC HIGHWAY

We’re transforming El Salvador’s iconic Los Chorros Highway to ensure its sustainability, circularity and resilience for decades to come using ECOPact and ECOCycle.

“I’M A CONCRETE LOVER.” ALFONSO PARADINAS ON BUILDING NEXTGEN CITIES

Listen to our Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer, Alfonso Paradinas, who joins Johannes Lohner on the Concretely podcast to discuss how we’re innovating in concrete to build sustainable, circular cities.

SOAK IT UP! HOW ZINCO MADE BERLIN A SPONGE CITY

What is a sponge city? Berlin has the answer with Charlie Living, a new residential complex with a special Zinco retention roof that reduces the risk of urban flooding.

7 HOLCIM STARS OF SPORTS INFRASTRUCTURE

From world-class soccer stadiums to iconic ice hockey arenas and pro beach volleyball courts, Holcim is building the future of sporting infrastructure with our leading brands - from ECOPact to ECOCycleand beyond.

THE FUTURE OF CONCRETE? 3D PRINTING TO BIOCHAR

Edelio Bermejo, Head of Global R&D and Innovation, gives Building Design the lowdown on some of our latest innovations – from 100% recycled buildings and 3D-printing to biochar concrete mixes. 

OSLO’S HISTORIC CITY HALL PASSAGE: REBORN SUSTAINABLY

Ytong ACC walling is transforming Oslo’s historic Rådhuspassasjen into a vibrant, mixed-use space that’s targeting BREEAM-NOR Excellent sustainability certification.

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