Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina NYSE: LOMA reported a modest increase in first-quarter revenue and improved profitability, as management said March activity helped offset a slow start to the year for Argentina's cement industry.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Loma Negra reported a weak 4Q25, with construction demand and pricing both under pressure and margins normalizing sharply lower from 2024 highs. LOMA's EBITDA margin fell over 900bps YoY to ~20%, with cement segment EBITDA margin dropping 15pp to 23%, reflecting a challenging operating environment. Early 2026 industry data remains soft, suggesting a prolonged normalization and delayed recovery in Argentina's construction sector and retail demand.
| Construction Materials Industry | Materials Sector | Sergio Damian Faifman CEO | XSTU Exchange | US54150E1047 ISIN |
| AR Country | 2,885 Employees | 30 Jun 2023 Last Dividend | - Last Split | 1 Nov 2017 IPO Date |
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima is a premier concrete and cement manufacturing company situated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Founded in 1926, the company has grown to include several subsidiaries, firmly establishing itself as a cornerstone in Argentina's construction materials industry. Loma Negra primarily engages in the production and sale of cement and its derivatives through multiple segments, including Cement, Masonry Cement and Lime; Concrete; Railroad; Aggregates; and Others. As a subsidiary of Intercement Trading E Inversiones Argentina Sociedad Limitada, Loma Negra not only serves a wide range of customers such as wholesale distributors, concrete producers, and industrial clients but also delves into rail transportation and industrial waste recycling services, spotlighting its role in promoting sustainable industrial practices.