Holcim stock fell 1.97 percent on October 7

Published on 10/07/2026 at 13:43 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Holcim stock traded at CHF 64.54 on October 7, 2026, down 1.97 percent during the SIX session. First-half recurring EBIT grew 11.5 percent organically.

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Holcim stock (ISIN CH0012214059) was trading at CHF 64.54 on SIX on October 7, 2026, down 1.97 percent from the previous close. The move puts the share 21.8 percent below its 52-week high of CHF 82.54, while the first-half operating figures remain the central counterpoint.

First half delivered double-digit growth

According to Holcim, organic net sales grew 5.2 percent in H1 2026, including 6.4 percent in the second quarter. Recurring EBIT increased 11.5 percent in the first half and 13.1 percent in the second quarter, giving the company a stronger earnings trajectory than its sales growth alone suggests.

The company also said it upgraded its 2026 outlook to 5 percent organic net sales growth and 10 percent organic recurring EBIT growth. The guidance is particularly important because management expects further recurring EBIT margin expansion for the full year.

Consensus target stays above the share

MarketScreener lists an Accumulate consensus from 21 analysts, with an average price target of CHF 82.39, a high target of CHF 93.00 and a low target of CHF 63.00. The average target lies 27.66 percent above the SIX price of CHF 64.54, although the low target sits below the share price.

Jefferies analyst Glynis Johnson maintained a Hold rating on October 2 and set a CHF 73.50 price target, according to Markets Insider. That target is 13.88 percent above the October 7 intraday price, leaving the market focused on execution rather than on a single analyst upgrade.

Upcoming results set the next test

Holcim's investor calendar lists the Q3 2026 trading update for October 23, 2026, according to Holcim. That release will test whether the 10 percent full-year recurring EBIT growth target remains supported by the second-half operating trend.

The half-year call also identified regional differences behind the group result. Latin America delivered 6.2 percent organic net sales growth in H1 2026, while Asia, Middle East and Africa posted 8.5 percent net sales growth and nearly 24 percent recurring EBIT growth.

Holcim stock remains below yearly high

Holcim stock was last at CHF 64.54 on SIX on October 7, 2026 at 1:26 p.m. CEST, with a session range of CHF 64.52 to CHF 65.58. Its market capitalization was CHF 35.7 billion on the same date, making the gap between operating progress and share performance the key investor question.