Cementos Pacasmayo (CPAC) Q2 2026 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Achieved strong operational execution and financial discipline in Q2 2026, with significant growth in sales volume and profitability, driven by robust self-construction demand and higher bagged cement sales.

• Leading Peruvian cement producer with nearly 70 years of history, holding a 22.4% market share in the northern region as of May 2026 LTM.

• Recognized for talent attraction and retention, ranked among the most profitable CEOs in Peru, and entered Top 15 in Merco Talento 2026.

• Continued industry leadership in sustainability and innovation, including verified carbon footprint reductions and tax benefits for R&D projects.

• Listed on both the Lima and New York Stock Exchanges.

Financial highlights

• Q2 2026 revenues rose 15.4% year-over-year to PEN 558.9 million; first half revenues up 13.3% to PEN 1,114.5 million.

• Q2 EBITDA increased 34.3% to PEN 174.8 million; EBITDA margin expanded 4.4 points to 31.3%.

• Net income surged 61.5% in Q2 to PEN 77.2 million; first half net income up 58.4% to PEN 159.2 million.

• Cement, concrete, and precast shipments totaled 3,239.7 MT, up 11.0% compared to LTM June 2025.

• Gross profit for the first six months grew 25.4% to PEN 455.5 million.

Outlook and guidance

• Expectation of sustained high concrete margins (~16%) as segment shifts to higher-margin solutions.

• Optimism for increased infrastructure demand due to government focus and El Niño prevention projects.

• CapEx guidance remains at PEN 100 million per year.

• Management expresses optimism, citing strategic progress in sustainability, innovation, and talent development.

• Monitoring market for potential cement price increases in the remainder of the year.