WHY INVEST IN HOLCIM


Thanks to our record performance driven by profitable growth in the most attractive markets, we consistently generate above-market returns for our shareholders.

ATTRACTIVE MARKETS 

Accelerating growth with our advanced branded solutions.

10.5 %

Recurring EBIT organic growth

HIGH-VALUE SOLUTIONS 

Our portfolio of innovative and sustainable building solutions is driving profitable growth.

36 %

of net sales from advanced branded solutions

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

We deliver above-market returns and value creation with profitable growth.

12 %

Compound annual growth rate in dividends distributed since 2020

SUPERIOR EARNINGS PROFILE

We have the strongest earnings profile in our sector with industry-leading margins and Free Cash Flow generation.

3.8 BN

CHF generated in Free Cash Flow after leases in 2024

LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY

We offer circular, resilient, low-carbon, energy-efficient and smart solutions for a net-zero future.

4 %

Reduction in CO2/net sales1

EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP 

Holcim’s record performance is driven by empowered leadership with a strong performance culture.

500 +

P&L leaders empowered to deliver our targets

1 2024 Scope 1 + Scope 2 CO2 emissions per million of net sales compared to 2023

Attractive markets

Accelerating growth in mature markets with our range of advanced building solutions.

  • +12.4% of Recurring EBIT organic growth in North America in challenging market conditions, with infrastructure modernization and reshoring of manufacturing to drive growth in 2025.
     
  • +9.3% of Recurring EBIT organic growth in Latin America, with public and private sectors to drive infrastructure and commercial investments.
     
  • +11.3% of Recurring EBIT organic growth in Europe, with decarbonization and circularity driving profitable growth, and demand underpinned by demand by sustainable building solutions.
     
  • +13.5% of Recurring EBIT organic growth in Asia, Middle East & Africa, with strong domestic demand in North Africa, positive outlook in Australia and price recovery in China.
     
  • +14.3% of Recurring EBIT organic growth in Solutions & Products, with a favorable outlook for both new construction and repair & refurbishment market.

HIGH-VALUE SOLUTIONS 

Our portfolio of innovative and sustainable building solutions is driving profitable growth.

  • Through our differentiated value strategy, we offer customers brands from ECOPact and ECOPlanet, to Elevate and ECOCycle®.
     
  • We continued to expand in Solutions & Products with four acquisitions in 2024 – including OX Engineered Products, ZinCo and Tensolite – while furthering our leadership in advanced roofing systems in North America.
     
  • Holcim is driving cutting-edge innovation for our customers – from 3D printing to artificial intelligence – while innovating with leading startups.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE 

Above-market returns and value creation with profitable growth, industry-leading margins and strong cash flow.

  • Attractive shareholder returns: CHF 11.4 billion returned to shareholders since 2018 via dividends and share buybacks.
     
  • Strong balance sheet allows 
for CapEx, value-accretive acquisitions and divestments, and shareholder cash returns.
     
  • Planned listing of Holcim’s North American business to unlock new value.

12 %

Compound average growth in dividends distributed since 2020

SUPERIOR EARNINGS PROFILE 

We have the strongest earnings profile in our sector with industry-leading margins and Free Cash Flow generation.

  • Holcim’s resilient business model has delivered in all market conditions and economic cycles. 
     
  • Industry-leading Recurring EBIT margin of 19.1% in 2024. 
     
  • CHF 3.8 billion in Free Cash Flow (FCF), the sixth successive year we have generated over CHF 3 billion2, to achieve an industry-leading cash conversion of 57%. 
     
FREE CASH FLOW AFTER LEASES AND CASH CONVERSION

3.8 BN

CHF generated in Free Cash Flow after leases in 2024

2 Before resolution with U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

LEADER IN SUSTAINABILITY 

Circular, resilient, low-carbon, energy-efficient and smart solutions for a net-zero future.

  • We lead in our industry with a clearly defined net-zero roadmap. Holcim’s 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets are validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for all scopes. 
     
  • Our innovative, sustainable solutions include multi-billion Swiss franc brands delivering premium margins.
     
  • With our formulation expertise, decarbonized energy sources and advanced technologies, including carbon capture, we are working to achieve net zero by 2050.
CO2/NET SALES

4 %

Reduction in CO2/net sales3

 3 2024 Scope 1 + Scope 2 CO₂ emissions per million of net sales compared to 2023.

EMPOWERED LEADERSHIP 

Holcim’s record performance is driven by empowered leadership with a strong performance culture.

  • Deeply embedded performance culture with more than 500 profit and loss (P&L) leaders empowered for customer-centric decision making.
     
  • Transparent and accountable performance management with a focus on Group targets.
     
  • Well-established Business School – from early career to leadership development – with 85% internal promotion rate across Senior Leaders.
     

500 +

P&L leaders empowered to deliver our targets

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Holcim is a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions with net sales of CHF 26.4 billion in 2024. Our 65,000 employees are driven by our purpose to build progress for people and the planet across our regions to improve living standards for all. We partner with our customers to offer the broadest range of advanced solutions, from sustainable building materials ECOPact and ECOPlanet, to our circular technology ECOCycle®, all the way to Elevate’s advanced roofing and insulation systems.

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