Cemex core earnings climb on higher prices and cost cuts but miss estimates
Cemex reported a 16 percent rise in core earnings today while announcing a major dividend hike. Restructuring costs and asset write-downs led to a quarterly net loss for the Mexican firm.
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CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. announced on February 5, 2026, that its fourth-quarter core earnings, or EBITDA, rose 16% to reach $781 million. The company also reported an 11% increase in sales to $4.18 billion for the period. According to the company, these operational gains were primarily driven by higher product prices and lower operating expenses across its various markets.
