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Cemex stock: Q3 cash flow reaches USD 723 million record

Published on 11/06/2026 at 13:38 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Cemex stock follows stronger third-quarter profitability and cash generation. Management retained its full-year EBITDA growth outlook.

Cash flow and margins strengthen

  • Cemex increased third-quarter revenue, EBITDA and net profit year over year.
  • Mexico led regional earnings growth, while U.S. EBITDA declined despite higher sales.
  • Management retained its full-year EBITDA growth outlook of 16 percent to 17 percent.
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Cemex reported stronger third-quarter results on October 26, 2026, with higher prices, growing cement volumes and efficiency gains lifting profitability. The company also retained its full-year EBITDA growth outlook, keeping the focus on whether operational improvements can offset regional cost pressure.

According to CemNet, revenue rose 8 percent year over year to USD 4.59 billion from USD 4.25 billion. Operating EBITDA increased 12 percent to USD 990 million from USD 882 million, while the EBITDA margin widened to 21.6 percent from 20.8 percent.

Regional earnings show uneven momentum

Mexico was the main earnings driver in the quarter. Operating EBITDA there advanced 30 percent to USD 480 million, supported by stronger cement demand and cost efficiencies. The United States delivered 5 percent sales growth, but operating EBITDA declined 4 percent to USD 259 million, highlighting continued pressure on profitability in that market.

EBITDA in Europe, the Middle East and Africa rose 4 percent to USD 257 million as pricing and efficiency gains outweighed higher energy costs. The regional mix leaves Cemex with a stronger operating base, but also shows why U.S. execution and cost control remain important for the full-year target.

Cash generation supports investment plans

Operating free cash flow reached a third-quarter record of USD 723 million, up 34 percent from a year earlier. For the first nine months, operating free cash flow increased 194 percent to USD 1.4 billion, while nine-month revenue rose 10 percent to USD 13.20 billion and EBITDA climbed 22 percent to USD 2.80 billion.

Cemex also sold its Atlanta ready-mix and recycled-concrete assets and entered exclusive negotiations with Vicat over assets in southeastern France. The company said completed and announced disposals under its asset-pruning program exceeded USD 200 million, with proceeds earmarked for strategic investments.

Outlook remains tied to execution

Management retained its full-year EBITDA growth guidance of 16 percent to 17 percent year over year. The outlook depends on continued pricing, volume development and savings from the Project Cutting Edge program, while higher energy costs and regional differences could affect the pace of margin expansion.

Cemex stock traded at 0.96 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 1:33 p.m. CET on Friday, November 6, 2026.

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Cemex company and market data

  • Company: Cemex, S.A.B. de C.V.
  • ISIN: MXP225611567
  • Ticker: CX
  • Trading venue: Lang & Schwarz
  • Quote: EUR 0.96 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 1:33 p.m. CET
  • Third-quarter revenue: USD 4.59 billion
  • Third-quarter operating EBITDA: USD 990 million
  • Third-quarter operating free cash flow: USD 723 million
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