Cemex Q3 2026 Results: EBITDA Up 12%, Free Cash Flow Jumps 34% – News and Statistics – IndexBox
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Cemex has posted gains across every major financial metric and a substantial jump in cash generation for the third quarter of 2026, underscoring the effect of its continuing transformation strategy, according to AggBusiness. The worldwide building materials manufacturer saw sales rise 8% in the quarter, with EBITDA up 12% to US$990 million and EBIT advancing 19%.
Both profit measures grew faster than revenue, signalling further gains in operating efficiency and margins. Cash generation stood out in the quarter: Cemex delivered a record third-quarter Free Cash Flow from Operations of US$723 million, a 34% increase year on year. For the year to date, free cash flow almost tripled, climbing 194% to US$1.4 billion, and the trailing 12-month cash conversion rate came in at 60%.
Cemex attributed the performance to stronger pricing, higher consolidated cement volumes and the ongoing deployment of its Project Cutting Edge programme, aimed at lifting operational efficiency and profitability throughout the business. The company also noted advances in its asset pruning effort, a key element of Project Cutting Edge. Since the programme began last year, completed and announced divestments have brought in more than US$200 million in expected proceeds and covered over 140 facilities globally. Cemex said the approach is centred on boosting asset efficiency and enhancing EBIT, free cash flow and return on invested capital, while freeing up investment for higher-value growth opportunities.
In the quarter, Cemex closed the sale of its ready-mix and recycled concrete operations in Atlanta and signed a long-term cement and admixtures supply agreement with the purchaser. It also began exclusive talks with Vicat Group over the proposed divestment of selected ready-mix concrete and aggregates assets in southeastern France.
CEO Jaime Muguiro said the company kept delivering on its strategic priorities despite a difficult economic backdrop. He attributed the results to the discipline built through Project Cutting Edge and the organisation’s emphasis on controllable factors and continuous improvement.
By region, Mexico remained a major growth engine, helped by higher cement demand and cost efficiencies. US sales rose 5% on stronger cement and aggregates volumes. In EMEA, EBITDA increased 4%, supported by pricing gains and operational improvements despite higher energy costs, while robust demand in Colombia and Jamaica bolstered results across South and Central America and the Caribbean.
The figures indicate that Cemex’s transformation programme continues to reinforce profitability and cash generation despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
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The analysis is designed for manufacturers, distributors, investors, and advisors who require a consistent, data-driven view of market dynamics and a transparent analytical definition of the product scope.
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The market is classified primarily under Harmonized System (HS) Chapter 25, specifically heading 2523 for cement clinkers and various types of cement. Additional relevant classifications cover related manufactured articles like building blocks. The report utilizes these codes to track production and international trade data, providing a standardized view of the industry’s supply chain.
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Acquired many assets
Part of Jidong Development Group
Operations in China & Taiwan
Pan-African expansion
Part of Adani Group
Part of Adani Group
Conglomerate
Part of YTL Corporation
Significant in Latin America & Africa
State-owned enterprise
Part of Mitsubishi group
Owned by Türkiye's OYAK
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Expanding in Middle East & Africa
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Cemex has posted gains across every major financial metric and a substantial jump in cash generation for the third quarter of 2026, underscoring the effect of its continuing transformation strategy, according to AggBusiness. The worldwide building materials manufacturer saw sales rise 8% in the quarter, with EBITDA up 12% to US$990 million and EBIT advancing 19%.
Both profit measures grew faster than revenue, signalling further gains in operating efficiency and margins. Cash generation stood out in the quarter: Cemex delivered a record third-quarter Free Cash Flow from Operations of US$723 million, a 34% increase year on year. For the year to date, free cash flow almost tripled, climbing 194% to US$1.4 billion, and the trailing 12-month cash conversion rate came in at 60%.
Cemex attributed the performance to stronger pricing, higher consolidated cement volumes and the ongoing deployment of its Project Cutting Edge programme, aimed at lifting operational efficiency and profitability throughout the business. The company also noted advances in its asset pruning effort, a key element of Project Cutting Edge. Since the programme began last year, completed and announced divestments have brought in more than US$200 million in expected proceeds and covered over 140 facilities globally. Cemex said the approach is centred on boosting asset efficiency and enhancing EBIT, free cash flow and return on invested capital, while freeing up investment for higher-value growth opportunities.
In the quarter, Cemex closed the sale of its ready-mix and recycled concrete operations in Atlanta and signed a long-term cement and admixtures supply agreement with the purchaser. It also began exclusive talks with Vicat Group over the proposed divestment of selected ready-mix concrete and aggregates assets in southeastern France.
CEO Jaime Muguiro said the company kept delivering on its strategic priorities despite a difficult economic backdrop. He attributed the results to the discipline built through Project Cutting Edge and the organisation’s emphasis on controllable factors and continuous improvement.
By region, Mexico remained a major growth engine, helped by higher cement demand and cost efficiencies. US sales rose 5% on stronger cement and aggregates volumes. In EMEA, EBITDA increased 4%, supported by pricing gains and operational improvements despite higher energy costs, while robust demand in Colombia and Jamaica bolstered results across South and Central America and the Caribbean.
The figures indicate that Cemex’s transformation programme continues to reinforce profitability and cash generation despite persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Interactive table based on the Store Companies dataset for this report.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the Cement market in the World, including market size, structure, key trends, and forecast. The study highlights demand drivers, supply constraints, and competitive dynamics across the value chain.
The analysis is designed for manufacturers, distributors, investors, and advisors who require a consistent, data-driven view of market dynamics and a transparent analytical definition of the product scope.
This report covers the global market for cement, a hydraulic binder used primarily in construction. The analysis encompasses the material’s production, trade, and consumption across key segments, including various product types such as Portland, blended, and specialty cements. It examines the value chain from raw material processing and clinker production to distribution and end-use in residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure applications.
The market is classified primarily under Harmonized System (HS) Chapter 25, specifically heading 2523 for cement clinkers and various types of cement. Additional relevant classifications cover related manufactured articles like building blocks. The report utilizes these codes to track production and international trade data, providing a standardized view of the industry’s supply chain.
World
The analysis is built on a multi-source framework that combines official statistics, trade records, company disclosures, and expert validation. Data are standardized, reconciled, and cross-checked to ensure consistency across time series.
All data are normalized to a common product definition and mapped to a consistent set of codes. This ensures that comparisons across time are aligned and actionable.
Report Scope and Analytical Framing
Concise View of Market Direction
Market Size, Growth and Scenario Framing
Commercial and Technical Scope
How the Market Splits Into Decision-Relevant Buckets
Where Demand Comes From and How It Behaves
Supply Footprint, Trade and Value Capture
Trade Flows and External Dependence
Price Formation and Revenue Logic
Who Wins and Why
Where Growth and Supply Concentrate
Commercial Entry and Scaling Priorities
Where the Best Expansion Logic Sits
Leading Players and Strategic Archetypes
Detailed View of the Most Important National Markets
How the Report Was Built
State-owned conglomerate
Major listed Chinese producer
Formed by merger
Formerly HeidelbergCement
Leading multinational
Aditya Birla Group
Significant operations in China
Major in US & Europe
Brazilian multinational
Acquired many assets
Part of Jidong Development Group
Operations in China & Taiwan
Pan-African expansion
Part of Adani Group
Part of Adani Group
Conglomerate
Part of YTL Corporation
Significant in Latin America & Africa
State-owned enterprise
Part of Mitsubishi group
Owned by Türkiye's OYAK
Part of Lucky Group
Formerly Lafarge India
Expanding in Middle East & Africa
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This article was autogenerated from a news feed from CDO TIMES selected high quality news and research sources. There was no editorial review conducted beyond that by CDO TIMES staff. Need help with any of the topics in our articles? Schedule your free CDO TIMES Tech Navigator call today to stay ahead of the curve and gain insider advantages to propel your business!
