Holcim stock gains as Cem'In'Eu deal adds French capacity

Holcim has completed its acquisition of France-based Cem'In'Eu Group, adding two regional cement-grinding plants to its network. CemNet reported the transaction on October 29, 2026, citing Holcim's confirmation in its third-quarter results. The financial terms were not disclosed.

French capacity expands

The acquired business includes Aliénor Ciments in Tonneins and Rhône Ciments at Portes-lès-Valence. Each plant has capacity of approximately 0.24 million tonnes of cement per year, giving the combined network capacity of approximately 0.48 million tonnes. Cem'In'Eu sold almost 0.48 million tonnes in 2025, according to CemNet.

The acquisition adds a regional grinding model in which clinker and other raw materials are delivered through the port of Sète and transported mainly by rail to plants close to their markets. For investors, the deal broadens Holcim's French cement platform, although the announcement does not provide a purchase price or quantified earnings contribution.

Growth outlook remains in focus

The transaction follows a strong third quarter. Reuters reported on October 23 that recurring operating profit rose 17 percent to CHF 976 million in the quarter and sales reached CHF 4.66 billion. Holcim raised its full-year recurring operating profit growth outlook to 10 to 12 percent, from a previous expectation of 10 percent.

At Lang & Schwarz, the valid quote was EUR 75.90 on October 29, 2026, at 16:39 Berlin time. This was 3.27 percent above the EUR 73.50 Xetra close from October 28, 2026, based on the dated Xetra figure reported by FinanzNachrichten. Investors should keep the market move separate from the operational news because the available data does not establish causation.

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