Holcim starts UAE carbon pilot. Holcim stock gains 1.41 percent

Published on 10/09/2026 at 11:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Holcim's UAE pilot is designed to capture 4.00-4.50 tons of CO2 daily. Holcim stock costs EUR 68.54 on October 9, 2026 after EUR 67.59.

Key points in brief

Holcim began a UAE carbon-capture and mineralization pilot designed to capture 4.00-4.50 tons of CO2 daily.
First-half 2026 organic net sales grew 5.20 percent and recurring EBIT grew 11.50 percent.
Holcim stock was trading at EUR 68.54 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 1.41 percent versus EUR 67.59.
Holcim's next trading update is scheduled for October 23, 2026.

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Holcim (ISIN CH0012214059) began a UAE carbon-capture and underground mineralization pilot designed to capture 4.00-4.50 tons of CO2 daily, according to FinanzNachrichten on October 6, 2026. Holcim stock was trading at EUR 68.54 at Lang & Schwarz on October 9, 2026, up 1.41 percent versus the prior close of EUR 67.59.

Three milestones shape the strategy

Holcim completed the Xella acquisition on June 19, 2026, with projected 2026 sales of CHF 900.0 million for the acquired business, according to Yahoo Finance. On September 9, 2026, Holcim said its Cloud Cycle technology had already reached more than 150 concrete mixer trucks, according to EQS News.

The October 6 pilot adds a measurable decarbonization project to that expansion. The system injects captured carbon dioxide into reactive rock, where it is converted into stable carbonate rock, while the company links the project to its NextGen Growth 2030 strategy.

What do the results mean?

Holcim's first-half 2026 organic net sales grew 5.20 percent, while recurring EBIT increased 11.50 percent, according to Yahoo Finance. Management also upgraded 2026 guidance to the high end of its NextGen Growth 2030 targets, including 5.00 percent organic net sales growth and 10.00 percent organic recurring EBIT growth.

The figures give the UAE project a financial backdrop: Holcim is combining decarbonization investment with growth in higher-value building solutions. The company also guided to free cash flow of CHF 2.0 billion for 2026, making cash generation a key measure alongside the carbon pilot's operating scale.

When are the next reports due?

Holcim's investor-relations calendar lists the Q3 2026 trading update for October 23, 2026 and the 2026 full-year results for February 25, 2027, according to Holcim. The October update will show whether the first-half growth rates carried into the third quarter.

Holcim stock gains 1.41 percent

At Lang & Schwarz, Holcim stock was trading at EUR 68.54 on October 9, 2026 at 11:19 a.m. CEST, or 1.41 percent above the EUR 67.59 prior close at Lang & Schwarz on October 8, 2026. On SIX, Holcim trades under ticker HOLN in CHF, while its 52-week range was CHF 60.10 to CHF 82.54 as of October 9, 2026.

The further course of trading is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of Holcim stock.