LafargeHolcim Bangladesh posted an 8 per cent year-on-year increase in net profit for the second quarter (April-June) of 2026, supported by strong revenue growth, strategic price adjustments and higher demand for value-added products despite a challenging operating environment.
The cement manufacturer reported a profit after tax of Tk 1.05 billion for the April-June quarter, up from Tk 967 million in the same period a year earlier.
Earnings per share (EPS) rose to Tk 0.90, compared with Tk 0.83 in the corresponding quarter of 2025, according to
Revenue climbed 14 per cent to Tk 7.40 billion during the quarter from Tk 6.47 billion a year earlier, driven by strategic pricing realignments and robust sales of premium products.
The company said disciplined cost management and operational efficiencies helped preserve profitability despite persistent inflation, higher energy prices and rising gas tariffs.
Chief Executive Officer Iqbal Chowdhury said the company's second-quarter performance demonstrated the resilience of its business despite continued inflationary pressure, elevated energy costs and intense market competition.
He said strategic pricing discipline, product innovation and strong customer trust enabled the company to protect margins while adapting to market volatility.
For the first six months of 2026, however, performance remained below last year's level. Net sales rose 3 per cent to Tk 15.44 billion, while operating EBIT fell 11 per cent to Tk 2.64 billion.
Half-year profit after tax declined 8 per cent to Tk 2.17 billion from Tk 2.36 billion a year earlier, with EPS easing to Tk 1.87 from Tk 2.03.
The company also highlighted progress in its sustainability initiatives, noting that its waste management arm, Geocycle, co-processed nearly 21,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste into alternative fuel during the quarter.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh said its specialised products, including Holcim Water Protect, Supercrete Plus, Holcim Coastal Guard and Powercrete, continued to gain market traction, while its aggregates business recorded strong price and volume growth.
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