Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Sponsored ADR (CX)

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.