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Loma Negra Delivers Higher Profit and Margins in 1Q26 Amid Subdued Construction Demand

Story Highlights
  • In 1Q26, Loma Negra grew sales slightly while sharply increasing EBITDA and net profit.
  • Stronger bulk cement, concrete and rail volumes plus cost control lifted margins despite weak aggregates.
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Loma Negra Delivers Higher Profit and Margins in 1Q26 Amid Subdued Construction Demand

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Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima ( (LOMA) ) just unveiled an update.

For the first quarter of 2026, covering the period ended March 31 and reported on May 4, Loma Negra posted net sales of Ps. 218.7 billion, up 1.1% year on year, with consolidated adjusted EBITDA rising 5.1% to Ps. 54.6 billion and margin improving to 24.9%, while net profit jumped 44.2% to Ps. 40.6 billion, supported by better financial results and operating efficiencies.

Operationally, cement, masonry and lime volumes grew 1.8% as bulk shipments to industrial, concrete and construction clients offset weaker but improving bagged sales, concrete and railroad volumes advanced double digits on private projects and public works, and aggregates volumes fell 18.3%, while disciplined cost control, lower SG&A, and contained net debt at 1.33x LTM EBITDA underscored resilient performance in a still-subdued construction market.

The most recent analyst rating on (LOMA) stock is a Buy with a $14.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima stock, see the LOMA Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on LOMA Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, LOMA is a Neutral.

The score is held back primarily by unstable profitability and the swing to negative free cash flow in 2025, despite a strong revenue rebound and a solid equity base. Limited technical data prevents confirming market momentum, and valuation is difficult to support with a negative P/E and no dividend yield.

To see Spark’s full report on LOMA stock, click here.

More about Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima

Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima is the leading cement producer in Argentina, operating across cement, masonry, lime, concrete, aggregates and railroad logistics. Listed in New York and Buenos Aires, the company is a key supplier to private construction, infrastructure projects and industrial customers nationwide.

Average Trading Volume: 369,432

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: $1.39B

Learn more about LOMA stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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