Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) reported higher revenue in the first quarter of 2026, with sales rising 14.5% year over year to $4.2 billion. Gross profit also improved, climbing 16.4% to $1.3 billion, helped by the stronger top line.
Profitability was mixed beneath the surface. Operating profit fell 15.9% to $452.7 million, while net income attributable to common shareholders dropped 68.1% to $234.1 million. Even so, diluted earnings per share came in at $0.16, compared with the prior-year period.
Cash generation was softer in the quarter. Cash from operating activities declined to $141 million, and capital spending on property, plant and equipment totaled $108 million. The company ended the period with $687.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, while total liabilities edged down slightly to $14.7 billion.
- Revenue: $4.2 billion, up 14.5%
- Gross profit: $1.3 billion, up 16.4%
- Operating profit: $452.7 million, down 15.9%
- Net income: $234.1 million, down 68.1%
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Insider Trading Activity
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. insiders have traded $CX stock on the open market 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CX stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
- HERRERA JESUS VICENTE GONZALEZ (President of Cemex USA) sold 35,000 shares for an estimated $425,600
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Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 134 institutional investors add shares of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. stock to their portfolio, and 132 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
- ACADIAN ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC removed 9,890,448 shares (-43.6%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $113,146,725
- POINTSTATE CAPITAL LP added 7,960,273 shares (+46.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $91,065,523
- ROBECO INSTITUTIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT B.V. added 6,670,639 shares (+54.1%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $76,312,110
- WALLEYE TRADING LLC removed 5,289,835 shares (-99.4%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $60,515,712
- HOSKING PARTNERS LLP removed 4,791,452 shares (-100.0%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $54,814,210
- NOMURA ASSET MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC. added 4,714,703 shares (+73.0%) to their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $53,936,202
- BRANDES INVESTMENT PARTNERS, LP removed 3,753,325 shares (-29.2%) from their portfolio in Q1 2026, for an estimated $42,938,038
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Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CX recently. We have seen 3 analysts offer price targets for $CX in the last 6 months, with a median target of $14.1.
Here are some recent targets:
- Adrian Huerta from JP Morgan set a target price of $15.0 on 07/08/2026
- Francisco Suarez from Scotiabank set a target price of $14.1 on 04/10/2026
- Nikolaj Lippmann from Morgan Stanley set a target price of $14.0 on 03/23/2026
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Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) Releases Q1 2026 Earnings: Revenue Up 14.5% but Net Income Falls 68.1%
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. (CX) reported higher revenue in the first quarter of 2026, with sales rising 14.5% year over year to $4.2 billion. Gross profit also improved, climbing 16.4% to $1.3 billion, helped by the stronger top line.
Profitability was mixed beneath the surface. Operating profit fell 15.9% to $452.7 million, while net income attributable to common shareholders dropped 68.1% to $234.1 million. Even so, diluted earnings per share came in at $0.16, compared with the prior-year period.
Cash generation was softer in the quarter. Cash from operating activities declined to $141 million, and capital spending on property, plant and equipment totaled $108 million. The company ended the period with $687.0 million in cash and cash equivalents, while total liabilities edged down slightly to $14.7 billion.
Note: This financials data is sourced from a third-party provider and has not been independently verified by Quiver.
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Insider Trading Activity
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. insiders have traded $CX stock on the open market 1 times in the past 6 months. Of those trades, 0 have been purchases and 1 have been sales.
Here’s a breakdown of recent trading of $CX stock by insiders over the last 6 months:
To track insider transactions, check out Quiver Quantitative's insider trading dashboard. You can access data on insider stock transactions through the Quiver Quantitative API insider transaction endpoint.
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Hedge Fund Activity
We have seen 134 institutional investors add shares of Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. stock to their portfolio, and 132 decrease their positions in their most recent quarter.
Here are some of the largest recent moves:
To track hedge funds' stock portfolios, check out Quiver Quantitative's institutional holdings dashboard. You can access data on hedge funds moves and 13F filings through the Quiver Quantitative API 13F endpoint.
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. Price Targets
Multiple analysts have issued price targets for $CX recently. We have seen 3 analysts offer price targets for $CX in the last 6 months, with a median target of $14.1.
Here are some recent targets:
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