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Rs 3 lakh crore wiped out! Sensex tumbles 600 points, Nifty below 25,300. Key factors behind market decline
The Economic Times· 2026-02-27 07:43
Sensex declined more than 600 points to 81,648, while , IndiGo, Here are some of the key factors pushing markets down today:1) FII sellingThe fall in stock markets comes as heavy selling by foreign investors may have dampened sentiment. Foreign institutional investors (FII) net sold Indian equities worth nearly Rs 3,466 crore earlier yesterday, according to data on Live Events2) Weak global marketsWall Street’s tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite index ended lower on Thursday as the tech rally failed to hold on t ...
Stock markets decline in early trade tracking weak global peers, fresh foreign fund outflows
The Hindu· 2026-02-27 05:12
Market Overview - Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a decline in early trade on February 27, 2026, influenced by a weak trend in global markets and fresh foreign fund outflows [1] - The 30-share BSE Sensex fell by 364.62 points to 81,883.99, while the 50-share NSE Nifty decreased by 117.15 points to 25,379.40 [1] Sector Performance - Major laggards in the Sensex pack included Maruti, Bharti Airtel, Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and UltraTech Cement [1] - Conversely, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, HCL Tech, and Eternal were among the gainers [2] Foreign and Domestic Investment - Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) sold equities worth ₹3,465.99 crore on February 16, while Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) purchased stocks worth ₹5,031.57 crore [2] Global Market Influence - Asian markets showed a downward trend with South Korea's Kospi, Japan's Nikkei 225, and Shanghai's SSE Composite index declining, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index was in positive territory [2] - The U.S. market also ended mostly lower on February 26, amid concerns over U.S.-Iran negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program [3] Oil Prices - Brent Crude, the global oil benchmark, saw a slight decrease of 0.07% to $70.70 per barrel [4]
Sensex, Nifty drag on Nvidia hangover, but IT stocks buck trend
BusinessLine· 2026-02-27 04:33
Markets opened lower on Friday, with the Sensex falling 376.73 points (0.46 per cent) to 81,871.88 by 9.45 AM IST from a previous close of 82,248.61, having opened at 82,220.48. The Nifty 50 slipped 140.85 points (0.55 per cent) to 25,355.70, after closing Thursday at 25,496.55 and opening at 25,459.85. Gift Nifty had signalled the weak start, trading nearly 80 points lower ahead of the bell.The selloff tracked Wall Street, where Nvidia tumbled 5.5 per cent despite strong quarterly results, dragging the Nas ...
Wind turbine maker Nordex beats 2025 profit forecast after successive record order intakes
Reuters· 2026-02-25 06:13
Core Insights - Nordex, an onshore wind turbine manufacturer, reported a better-than-expected core profit for 2025, driven by a record order intake for the second consecutive year [1] Financial Performance - The company reported EBITDA of 631 million euros ($745 million) for 2025, surpassing the consensus estimate of 472 million euros and significantly higher than the previous year's figure of 296 million euros [1]
安徽海螺水泥股份有限公司关于控股股东增持公司股份计划的公告
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-02-24 17:17
登录新浪财经APP 搜索【信披】查看更多考评等级 证券代码:600585 证券简称:海螺水泥 公告编号:2026-04 ● 增持主体的基本情况:本次增持主体为安徽海螺水泥股份有限公司(以下简称"公司")的控股股东安 徽海螺集团有限责任公司(以下简称"海螺集团")。截至本公告披露之日,海螺集团持有公司 1,928,870,014股A股股份,占公司总股本的比例为36.4%。 ● 增持计划的主要内容:基于对公司未来持续稳定发展的信心和长期投资价值的认可,海螺集团计划自 本公告披露之日起6个月内,以自有资金及自筹资金,通过上海证券交易所交易系统以集中竞价的方式 增持公司A股股份,增持金额不低于人民币7亿元(含)且不高于人民币14亿元(含)。 ● 增持计划无法实施风险:本次增持计划可能存在因资本市场情况发生变化或目前尚无法预判的其他风 险因素导致增持计划的实施无法达到预期的风险,敬请广大投资者注意投资风险。 一、增持主体的基本情况 ■ 安徽海螺水泥股份有限公司 关于控股股东增持公司股份计划的公告 本公司董事会、全体董事及相关股东保证本公告内容不存在任何虚假记载、误导性陈述或者重大遗漏, 并对其内容的真实性、准确性和完整 ...
Markets extend gains as investors cheer U.S. court tariff verdict; Sensex climbs 480 points
The Hindu· 2026-02-23 11:25
Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Monday (February 23, 2026), tracking gains in PSU bank, auto and financial stocks, as investors' sentiments improved after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration's sweeping tariffs.The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 479.95 points, or 0.58%, to settle at 83,294.66. During the session, the benchmark jumped 671.44 points, or 0.81%, to hit an intraday high of 83,486.15.Also Read | Tariffs in trouble: On the U.S. Supreme Court and Donal ...
Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 15:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, sales volumes increased by 8.2% compared to the same period last year, and for the full year 2025, there was a 7.2% increase relative to 2024 [8] - EBITDA for Q4 2025 reached PEN 158.7 million, an 11.4% increase year-over-year, while full year EBITDA was PEN 584.2 million, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase when excluding one-off expenses [9][10] - Consolidated net income for Q4 2025 was negative due to transactional expenses, but excluding these, net income would have been PEN 59.8 million, a 19.6% increase over the same period last year [26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cement sales in Q4 2025 increased by 13.6%, driven by strong demand in the self-construction sector, while for the full year, cement sales rose by 8.7% compared to 2024 [19][20] - Sales of concrete, pavement, and mortar decreased by 25.1% year-over-year in Q4 2025, primarily due to lower sales volume from the halted Motupe Riverbank Defense Project, but increased by 6.3% for the full year [21][23] - Precast materials sales decreased by 16% in Q4 2025 but increased by 3% for the full year, driven by higher demand from the public sector [25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The growth in sales volumes was attributed to stronger demand for infrastructure projects and consistent performance in the self-construction segment [8] - The agro-industrial and fishing sectors, key income drivers in the north, contributed to the elevated demand for cement [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition agreement with Holcim for a controlling stake in Cementos Pacasmayo is seen as a strong endorsement of the company's long-term strategy and operational excellence [5][6] - The company aims to promote sustainable development and create new opportunities while contributing to the growth of Peru and the wider region [7] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining EBITDA margins at current levels, with potential improvements due to energy-saving projects planned for the second half of the year [36] - The company anticipates a stronger year in 2026 in terms of volumes and competitive pricing, which should support revenue growth and stable EBITDA margins [38] Other Important Information - The company achieved three-star recognition from Peru's Minister of Environment for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [11] - Cementos Pacasmayo has been recognized as the industry leader in the Merco ESG Sustainability Ranking for ten consecutive years, highlighting its focus on sustainability [12][13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details about the transaction with Holcim and pending steps - The transaction involves Holcim acquiring Inversiones ASPI, which controls 60.01% of Pacasmayo, pending regulatory approval from Indecopi, which is expected to be approved soon [29] Question: Why acquisition-related expenses are high - Most expenses are related to long-standing change of control issues, with part of the costs to be assumed by Hochschild, and the board deemed these expenses reasonable given the share price [30][32] Question: Recognition of PEN 77 million in expenses related to the Holcim transaction - The decision to incur these costs was based on contractual obligations and was approved by the board, with no anticipated impediments from regulatory authorities [32] Question: Expectations for project-related disruptions and margin pressures - Management believes EBITDA margins should remain stable or improve slightly, with expectations for increased spending from authorities later in the year [36] Question: Guidance on revenue growth and EBITDA margins for 2026 - Management is optimistic about volume growth and stable EBITDA margins, with expectations for efficiencies to enhance margins in the second half of the year [38]
Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 15:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, sales volumes increased by 8.2% year-over-year, while full-year sales grew by 7.2% compared to 2024, driven by demand for infrastructure projects and self-construction [5][10] - EBITDA for Q4 2025 reached PEN 158.7 million, an 11.4% increase year-over-year, while full-year EBITDA was PEN 584.2 million, marking a 6.4% increase when excluding one-off expenses [5][6][10] - Consolidated net income for Q4 2025 was negative due to transactional expenses, but would have been PEN 59.8 million, a 19.6% increase year-over-year if excluding these expenses [15][16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cement sales in Q4 2025 increased by 13.6%, primarily due to strong demand in the self-construction sector, while full-year cement sales rose by 8.7% compared to 2024 [12][14] - Sales of concrete, pavement, and mortar decreased by 25.1% year-over-year in Q4 2025, attributed to the Motupe Riverbank Defense Project being on standby, but full-year sales increased by 6.3% [13][14] - Precast materials sales decreased by 16% in Q4 2025, but full-year sales increased by 3%, driven by public sector demand [15] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved three-star recognition from Peru's Minister of Environment for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reflecting its commitment to sustainability [7][8] - The company maintained a top-tier position in the Merco ESG Sustainability Ranking, being recognized as the industry leader for ten consecutive years [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition agreement with Holcim for a controlling stake in Cementos Pacasmayo is seen as a strong endorsement of the company's long-term strategy and operational excellence [3][4] - The company aims to promote sustainable development and create new opportunities in collaboration with Holcim [4] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in maintaining EBITDA margins and expects improvements due to energy-saving projects in the second half of the year [25][26] - The company anticipates a positive outlook for revenue growth and EBITDA margins in 2026, driven by strong volume growth and competitive pricing [26] Other Important Information - Administrative expenses increased by 5.7% in Q1 2025 and by 50% for the full year, mainly due to higher personnel costs from collective bargaining [11] - Selling expenses decreased by 8.3% in Q4 2025 but increased by 40% for the full year due to higher advertising and promotional expenses [12] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details about the transaction with Holcim and regulatory approvals - Management confirmed that the transaction is pending INDECOPI approval and is expected to be approved smoothly [18] Question: Why acquisition-related expenses are high - Most expenses are related to long-standing change of control issues, with part assumed by Holcim, and were approved by the board [19] Question: Recognition of PEN 77 million in expenses related to the Holcim transaction - Management explained that these costs are due to contractual obligations from previous agreements and are considered reasonable given the share price [20][21] Question: Expectations for project-related disruptions and margin pressures - Management believes EBITDA margins will remain stable or improve, with expectations of increased spending from authorities later in the year [25] Question: Guidance on revenue growth and EBITDA margins for 2026 - Management is optimistic about volume growth and stable EBITDA margins, with potential increases due to operational efficiencies [26]
Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-13 15:30
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - For Q4 2025, revenues increased by 6.2% year-over-year, reaching PEN 559.5 million, driven by higher sales of pack cement and increased sales for infrastructure projects [10] - EBITDA for Q4 2025 reached PEN 158.7 million, an 11.4% increase compared to the same period last year, excluding one-off expenses related to the share purchase agreement with Holcim [6][10] - Full year 2025 EBITDA was PEN 584.2 million, marking a 6.4% year-over-year increase when excluding one-off expenses [7][17] - Net income for Q4 2025, excluding one-off expenses, would have been PEN 59.8 million, a 19.6% increase over the same period last year [16][17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Cement sales in Q4 2025 increased by 13.6%, primarily due to robust demand in the self-construction sector, while full year cement sales increased by 8.7% compared to 2024 [12][14] - Sales of concrete, pavement, and mortar decreased by 25.1% year-over-year in Q4 2025, mainly due to lower sales volume from the halted Motupe Riverbank Defense Project [13][14] - Precast materials sales decreased by 16% in Q4 2025 but increased by 3% for the full year, driven by higher demand from the public sector [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company experienced strong momentum in sales volumes, with an 8.2% increase in Q4 2025 compared to the same period last year, and a 7.2% increase for the full year 2025 relative to 2024 [6] - The growth was attributed to stronger demand for infrastructure projects and consistent performance in the self-construction segment [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The acquisition agreement with Holcim for a controlling stake in Cementos Pacasmayo is seen as a strong endorsement of the company's long-term strategy and operational excellence [4][5] - The company aims to promote sustainable development and contribute to the growth of Peru and the wider region [5] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the momentum built and the positive outlook for future performance, emphasizing operational excellence and profitability [9] - The company anticipates that EBITDA margins will remain stable or increase slightly due to energy-saving projects planned for the second half of the year [26][27] Other Important Information - The company achieved three-star recognition from Peru's Minister of Environment for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability [7][8] - The company maintains a top-tier position in the Merco ESG Sustainability Ranking, recognized as the industry leader for ten consecutive years [8] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details about the transaction with Holcim and regulatory approvals - Management confirmed that the transaction is pending Indecopi approval and is expected to be approved in the coming months, with no anticipated impediments [19] Question: Acquisition-related expenses and their justification - Management explained that most transaction expenses are related to long-standing change of control issues, with part of the expenses to be assumed by Holcim [20][21] Question: Future project-related disruptions and margin pressures - Management indicated that while each project has unique circumstances, they expect EBITDA margins to remain stable or improve due to upcoming energy-saving projects [26] Question: Guidance on revenue growth and EBITDA margins for 2026 - Management expressed optimism about volume growth and stable EBITDA margins for 2026, citing competitive pricing and operational efficiencies [27]
Cementos Pacasmayo(CPAC) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Presentation
2026-02-13 14:30
4Q25 Corporate Presentation MACRO OVERVIEW 1. About us We are a leading Peruvian cement company, with over 67 years of operating history As of Dec-25 LTM, Pacasmayo's cement shipments reached 3.0 million MT Listed on the Lima Stock Exchange (BVL: CPACASC1-PE) since 1995 and on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CPAC) since 2012 Quarterly Highlights S/ 2,116.9 7.0% Compared to LTM Dec 31 2024 SALES VOLUME SALES OF GOODS million EBITDA 3,049.2 MT 7.2% Compared to LTM Dec 31 2024 CEMENT, CONCRETE AND PRECAST S ...