Cemex Analysts Slash Their Forecasts After Q3 Results
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. CX reported worse-than-expected third-quarter financial results on Monday.
After Q3 Results, CEMEX Approaches Cyclical Bottoms, But Is Only Fairly Valued
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. posted Q3 results with a 9% stock drop, citing non-recurring volume decreases due to challenging climate conditions but maintained EBITDA margins through pricing. Cemex operates globally with 90 million tons capacity, focusing on North America and the EU, and is divesting non-core assets to consolidate operations. The company has manageable but high leverage, with debt costs exceeding asset returns, and relies on government-driven infrastructure spending for future growth.
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:CX ) Q3 2024 Results Conference Call October 28, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Lucy Rodriguez - EVP of IR, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs Fernando Gonzalez - Chief Executive Officer Maher Al-Haffar - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Gordon Lee - BTG Pactual Anne Milne - Bank of America Adrian Huerta - JPMorgan Paul Roger - Exane BNP Paribas Adam Thalhimer - Thompson Davis Carlos Peyrelongue - Bank of America Jorel Guilloty - Goldman Sachs Operator Good morning.
CEMEX: Patience Should Pay Off, As Multiple And Growth Prospects Remain Favorable
CEMEX's Mexican segment shows steady growth, offsetting weaknesses in Europe and the Middle East, leading to flat to slightly positive growth in 2024. Strong pricing and decelerating cost inflation are expected to support margins, with volume growth in the U.S. and Mexico driving top line growth. Despite recent stock decline due to FX headwinds, the stock is attractively priced with promising long-term prospects from onshoring and federal funding.
A Little Rain Won't Slow Down The CEMEX Growth Engine
CEMEX faced weather-related headwinds in key US and Mexico markets, causing significant volume drops, especially in the ready-mix category with a 9% decline. Despite significant weather-related and macroeconomic headwinds, CEMEX maintained positive growth through strategic pricing, strong execution, and efficient cost management, showing resilience amid industry challenges. CEMEX's stock appears undervalued compared to peers, with lower price multiples despite steady performance, creating a strong buy opportunity.
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Cemex: Positive Drivers Undermined By Worries Around Mexico And Capital Allocation
Cemex stock has underperformed peers, in large part due to bearish sentiment on Mexico after the recent presidential election. Demand and margins have stayed healthy in Mexico, and Q2 should see double-digit growth again, but guidance for the second half is a big watch item. U.S. results have been less impressive, with Cemex seeing headwinds from weather, weaker residential and non-residential demand, and higher transportation costs, but the longer-term supply/demand outlook is favorable.
