Cemex (NYSE:CX) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Cemex (NYSE:CX) released its earnings results on Thursday. The construction company reported ($0.19) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, Zacks reports. Cemex had a return on equity of 6.85% and a net margin of 8.62%.

Here are the key takeaways from Cemex’s conference call:

• Project Cutting Edge delivered the targeted $200 million of recurring EBITDA savings in 2025, with a plan to reach $400 million by 2027 and an incremental $125 million of savings expected in 2026, supporting margin expansion and cash generation.
• Free cash flow excluding one‑offs was about $1.4 billion (46% conversion) in 2025; management guides to high single‑digit EBITDA growth in 2026 and is proposing a ~40% higher cash dividend plus an intent to repurchase up to $500 million of shares over three years.
• The company took material impairment/write‑down charges in 2025 (about $538 million disclosed), which weighed on reported net income despite stronger underlying performance — a potential signal of weaker assets or valuation risks.
• CEMEX is accelerating portfolio rebalancing toward the U.S. (divested Panama, consolidated Couch Aggregates) and prioritizing aggregates and adjacent businesses, signaling a strategic shift to higher‑return, U.S.‑focused assets.

Cemex Stock Down 2.1%

Shares of NYSE:CX traded down $0.26 during trading on Thursday, hitting $11.85. 6,000,339 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 6,582,291. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $11.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $10.18. Cemex has a 12-month low of $4.89 and a 12-month high of $13.35. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.37, a current ratio of 0.91 and a quick ratio of 0.67. The stock has a market capitalization of $17.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.74, a PEG ratio of 0.86 and a beta of 1.61.

Cemex Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 15th were issued a dividend of $0.0224 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 15th. This represents a $0.09 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.8%. Cemex’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 9.68%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Wall Street Zen upgraded Cemex from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 4th. Zacks Research upgraded Cemex from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Cemex in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays reissued an “overweight” rating and set a $15.00 price objective on shares of Cemex in a research report on Tuesday, January 27th. Finally, Citigroup cut shares of Cemex from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and raised their target price for the company from $9.00 to $10.00 in a report on Monday, October 13th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $10.52.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Cemex

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CX. WealthCollab LLC raised its holdings in Cemex by 73.7% during the second quarter. WealthCollab LLC now owns 3,724 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 1,580 shares in the last quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in shares of Cemex by 256.7% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 4,298 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 3,093 shares during the last quarter. Militia Capital Partners LP acquired a new position in Cemex during the second quarter worth about $46,000. Jones Financial Companies Lllp grew its holdings in Cemex by 334.7% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 9,189 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $52,000 after buying an additional 7,075 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Cresset Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cemex in the third quarter valued at $95,000. 82.97% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Cemex

Cemex (NYSE: CX) is a global building materials company headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico. The company produces, distributes and sells cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, as well as related building materials, to construction markets in more than 50 countries. Cemex’s product portfolio also includes asphalt and mortar mixes, waste-derived fuels and other complementary construction solutions, supported by a network of production facilities, distribution centers and logistics operations.

Founded in 1906 as Cementos Hidalgo, the company adopted the Cemex name in 1976 following a series of domestic mergers and expansions.