Cementos Pacasmayo (CPAC) Q1 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Completed Holcim's acquisition of a 50.01% controlling stake, marking a new strategic phase and global partnership.

• Achieved strong sales volume growth of 11.7% year-over-year, driven by cement and concrete demand.

• Consolidated EBITDA rose 32.1% to S/ 179.9 million, with EBITDA margin improving to 32% from 27% a year ago.

• Reached historic sustainability milestones, entering the top 10% of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and launching impactful social initiatives.

Financial highlights

• Total revenues rose 11.3% year-over-year to S/ 555.7 million, led by robust cement and concrete sales.

• Net income surged 55.4% year-over-year to S/ 81.9 million, supported by higher operating profits and lower financial expenses.

• Gross profit increased 27.8% to S/ 234.4 million; gross margin expanded to 42.2%.

• Operating profit rose 46.0% to S/ 139.7 million; operating margin improved to 25.1%.

• Earnings per share for the period were S/ 0.19, up from S/ 0.12 in 1Q25.

Outlook and guidance

• Management expects to maintain current EBITDA margins and continue investing in brand positioning and distributor relationships.

• Optimism for continued financial and social impact, leveraging Holcim’s global capabilities while maintaining local focus.

• No immediate changes to capital allocation or dividend policy anticipated following Holcim's acquisition; future decisions pending new shareholder input.

• Strategic alliances to expand social programs and improve measurement of impact in northern Peru.