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    Heidelberg Materials posts higher than expected Q3 profit on cost, price management

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    Posted on November 6, 2025

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    Last updated: January 21, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Heidelberg Materials exceeded Q3 profit expectations with a focus on cost and price management, reporting 1.18 billion euros in RCO.

    Table of Contents

    • Heidelberg Materials Q3 Profit Overview
    • Quarterly Results and Forecast
    • Impact of Infrastructure Upgrades
    • Comparison with Holcim's Performance

    Heidelberg Materials Exceeds Q3 Profit Expectations Through Cost Management

    Heidelberg Materials Q3 Profit Overview

    FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Heidelberg Materials, the world's second-largest cement maker, on Thursday posted third-quarter operating profit that came in slightly higher than expected, citing an "uncompromising focus" on cost cuts and price increases.

    Quarterly Results and Forecast

    The quarterly result from current operations (RCO) came in at 1.18 billion euros ($1.38 billion), it said, up 5% year-on-year and higher than the 1.16 billion average estimate in a poll provided by the company.

    Impact of Infrastructure Upgrades

    Heidelberg Materials also narrowed the forecast range for RCO for the full year, now expecting 3.30 billion to 3.50 billion euros, while having previously expected 3.25 billion to 3.55 billion euros.

    Comparison with Holcim's Performance

    The company, whose shares have gained 74% year-to-date in part due to German efforts to upgrade its infrastructure, said it had made significant savings in the first nine months, adding a recently announced cost cutting initiative would achieve its annual target of at least 500 million euros by the end of 2026.

    Larger peer Holcim also reported a small increase in third-quarter profit last month, boosted by a switch to more profitable products that helped offset currency headwinds.

    ($1 = 0.8575 euros)

    (Reporting by Christoph Steitz, Editing by Miranda Murray)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Heidelberg Materials' Q3 profit exceeded expectations.
    • •Focus on cost cuts and price increases boosted profits.
    • •RCO forecast narrowed to 3.30-3.50 billion euros.
    • •Shares rose 74% due to infrastructure upgrades.
    • •Holcim also saw a profit increase in Q3.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Heidelberg Materials posts higher than expected Q3 profit on cost, price management

    1What is operating profit?

    Operating profit is the income generated from normal business operations, excluding costs associated with non-operational activities. It reflects the efficiency of a company's core business activities.

    2What is cost management?

    Cost management is the process of planning and controlling the budget of a business or project. It involves estimating, budgeting, and controlling costs to ensure that the project is completed within the approved budget.

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