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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 10, 2026After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q2)Consensus EPS Forecast
0.31Last Year’s EPS
0.23Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a predominantly positive message: strong full-year financial results with margin expansion, robust cash generation, record shareholder returns, tangible regional recoveries (notably Colombia and parts of Central America & the Caribbean), and early but meaningful progress on the U.S. aggregates strategy. Management also introduced a disciplined SPRINT 4.0 with clear distribution and growth milestones. Key challenges were acknowledged — ready-mix volume declines, export impacts from a Cartagena kiln shutdown, one-off impairments and inventory write-downs, political and labor risks, and the sizable capital and execution timeline required for the U.S. expansion. Overall, the positives (record profitability, cash returns, sustainability and operational improvements, and a clear growth framework) materially outweigh the manageable and mostly nonrecurring negatives.Company Guidance
Record Profitability and Margin Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was ~COP 1.3 trillion (management cited COP 1.28T / COP 1.3T), expanding 6.6% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of ~25% (215 basis points expansion vs. prior year). Q4 EBITDA was COP 347 billion with a 27% margin. Management reported achieving a 25% margin one year ahead of schedule.
Strong Revenue and Cash Generation
Full-year revenues reached COP 5.2 trillion. Colombia segment revenues were COP 2.8 trillion with adjusted EBITDA COP 812 billion (up 3.6% YoY) and a record Q4 EBITDA/ton of $53. Free cash flow conversion reached 76% of EBITDA in Colombia, highlighting strong cash generation.
Exceptional Shareholder Returns and SPRINT Progress
Cumulative total shareholder return since SPRINT launch (Feb 2023) was reported between 700%–764% in USD; shareholder distributions exceeded COP 3.5 trillion (Felipe cited $1.2 billion distributed), including dividends, buybacks and a spin-off. SPRINT 4.0 introduced an ordinary dividend of COP 430/share (+11% vs. 2025 ordinary dividend), an extraordinary dividend of COP 150/share, and a buyback rollover topped to COP 450 billion.
U.S. Aggregates Strategic Entry and Early Milestones
Reentered U.S. via aggregates platform: first shipment of 47,000 tonnes arrived in Tampa; two additional Southeastern U.S. positions secured; Jason Teter appointed CEO of Argos Materials. Targets include building a U.S. business earning >$200M over time; company disclosed a Phase 1 investment plan of ~$500 million expected to generate ~USD 150M EBITDA by 2030. Near-term EBITDA drag for the U.S. business in 2026 estimated at only $6 million.
Regional Volume Recovery and Performance
Consolidated dispatched cement volumes were 9.3 million tons (flat vs. 2024). Colombia industry demand recovered to 12.7 million tons (+5% YoY). Central America & Caribbean cement volumes reached 4.3 million tons (+8.6% YoY for the year; Q4 regional volumes +12.6% YoY). Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico delivered record or materially improved profitability (Dominican Republic volumes +7%, Puerto Rico EBITDA +20%).
Operational Efficiency and Sustainability Achievements
Company scored 86/100 in the 2025 S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment, positioning it among top industry performers. Operational improvements included reducing clinker usage to 45% in certain operations, kiln OEE above 90%, and carbon emissions reductions of nearly 20% in referenced operations. A 30% capacity expansion in the Dominican Republic was completed early in the year.
Strong Market and Liquidity Metrics
Share price performance and liquidity improved: stock closed January at COP 13,820 (a 30% YTD return reported) and average daily trading volume increased ~13% vs. 2025 average. Management expects potential inclusion in MSCI Emerging Markets Standard Index in the near term and plans a dual market maker model to further support liquidity.
Concrete 2026 Guidance with Moderate Growth Expectations
2026 guidance: maintain EBITDA margin 24%–26%, ROCE >16% over next two years, adjusted EBITDA guidance COP 1.3–1.4 trillion (midpoint ≈ +6% vs. 2025), CapEx of $80–100 million in LatAm (≈$65M maintenance) and ~$80–100M for the U.S. growth plan in 2026, and a midterm net debt/EBITDA target of 2x within 3–5 years.
CMTOY Earnings History
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CMTOY Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
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May 12, 2026 | $15.48 | $14.86 | -3.97% |
Feb 19, 2026 | $16.31 | $16.05 | -1.55% |
Nov 12, 2025 | $13.57 | $13.68 | +0.80% |
Aug 13, 2025 | $11.43 | $11.19 | -2.07% |
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CMTOY EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q2) is 0.31.