Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina (LOMA) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina NYSE: LOMA reported second-quarter 2026 revenue growth despite lower cement volumes, as pricing supported its top line while higher costs and depreciation weighed on margins.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
The mean of analysts' price targets for Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina (LOMA) points to a 30.3% upside in the stock. While this highly sought-after metric has not proven reasonably effective, strong agreement among analysts in raising earnings estimates does indicate an upside in the stock.
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.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (LOMA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
The outcome of the midterm elections in Argentina presents a new impetus for the reforms needed for the country. In that sense, a strong increase in FDI is expected, especially in terms of improving the country's infrastructure, something that would undoubtedly generate an advantage for Loma Negra. The latest results were presented prior to the elections, which does not show this potential in the short and medium term.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima ( LOMA ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants Diego Jalón - IR Manager Sergio Faifman - Vice-President of Board & CEO Marcos Isabelino Gradin - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Marcelo Palhares - Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A., Research Division Andres Cardona - Citigroup Inc., Research Division Presentation Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Loma Negra Third Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast.
Loma Negra (LOMA) navigated a challenging 2024 and first half of 2025 with declining sales volumes and political uncertainty, prompting a cautious Hold rating previously. After a volatility spike in recent months, LOMA's share price rebounced back after congressional elections in Argentina confirmed the government's reform agenda, reducing political risk. Despite recent gains valuation remains attractive with a more stable outlook and less political noise compared to prior coverage.
Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima (NYSE:LOMA ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 8, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Diego Jalón - IR Manager Marcos Isabelino Gradin - Chief Financial Officer Sergio Damian Faifman - Vice-President of Board & CEO Conference Call Participants Andres Felipe Cardona Gómez - Citigroup Inc. Exchange Research Daniel Rojas Vielman - Unidentified Company Marcelo Furlan Palhares - Itaú Corretora de Valores S.A., Research Division Mario Sergio Simplicio - Morgan Stanley, Research Division Sofia Vatta - Unidentified Company Operator Good morning, and welcome to the Loma Negra Second Quarter 2025 Conference Call and Webcast.