LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC. achieves robust 20% profit growth in Q2, driving H1, 2025 revenue up 4% to BDT 14.9 billion 

• LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC. delivered a strong financial performance for Q2 and H1 2025, demonstrating a remarkable resilience and strategic success in a challenging market. The company recorded a commendable 4% growth in revenue in H1, 2025 compared to the same period last year, supported by strong market dynamics and sustained trust in our brands from valued customers.
• Consolidated profit after tax for quarter 2 increased by 20% with a significant contribution from aggregates business. 
 

Mr. Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of the company said:
"In Q2 2025, we achieved solid volume growth in cement and aggregates, driven by strong market demand and growing customer confidence. Specialized cement products ‘Water Protect’ and ‘Fair Face’ recorded an impressive 28% growth, underscoring a clear consumer preference for value-added solutions. Profitability was impacted by rising energy costs and falling cement prices, prompting cost-efficiency measures and strategic pricing reviews. Our innovation and diversification efforts continued to yield results, including co-processing over 21,000 tons of waste via Geocycle, replacing 11% of fossil fuels. Despite the current challenges, we remain optimistic about improved performance in the upcoming quarters."

Financial Performance:

Particulars

Quarter 2  2025

Quarter 2 2024

Change (%)

Half 1 (Jan-June) 2025

Half 1 (Jan-June) 2024

Change (%)

Net Sales 

mBDT

  6,466 

  6,161 

5%

  14,981 

  14,419 

4%

Operating EBIT

mBDT

  1,190 

  1,350 

-12%

   2,968 

   3,466 

-14%

Operating EBIT Margin

%

18%

22%

-4pp 

20%

24%

-4pp 

Profit After tax

mBDT

     967 

     804 

20%

   2,358 

   2,430 

-3%

Profit After tax margin

%

15%

13%

+2pp 

16%

17%

-1pp 

Earnings per Share (EPS)

BDT

    0.83 

    0.69 

20%

     2.03 

     2.09 

-3%

In H1, 2025, net sales reached BDT 14,981 million, a 4% increase compared to the same period last year. Operating profit amounted to BDT 2,968 million, mainly driven by higher inflation and a decline in cement prices. Earnings per share (EPS) stood at BDT 2.03, marking a 3% decline from BDT 2.09 in H1, 2024, however EPS improved by 20% in Q2, 2025 compared to the same period last year.

Outlook:
The company continues to prioritize operational efficiency, product portfolio diversification, and pricing strategy enhancement to bolster profitability in the upcoming quarters. At the same time, ongoing investments in sustainability and digital transformation are set to reinforce our long-term competitive advantage.