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Loma Negra’s (LOMA) Dollar Profits Jump Even As Cement Volumes Stall

Loma Negra (LOMA) reported Q2 net profit of Ps. 7,043M, up from Ps. 514M YoY, driven by currency effects. Sales rose 2.1% to Ps. 238,053M, but cement volumes fell 1.4%. Adjusted EBITDA increased 12.5% to $38M. Net debt decreased to Ps. 273,650M, with improved debt ratios. Operating cash flow turned positive, aided by lower taxes and higher railroad volumes.

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Published Sep 14, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$LOMABullishMed
01

Why it matters

The earnings beat may attract short‑term buying, but underlying demand weakness could limit upside.

02

Market read

First‑report earnings provide fresh data for traders; profit surge may trigger modest price movement.

03

What to watch

Potential future peso volatility and exposure to public‑works spending.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: after‑hours earnings release

Background

Loma Negra (NYSE:LOMA) released its Q2 2025 results, showing a sharp profit increase due to favorable currency effects while cement volumes fell.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$LOMABullishMedium confidence
Context

Q2 earnings show net profit jump to Ps.7,043 million, driven by weaker peso impact on dollar debt.

Expected impact

Potential upside of 3‑5% as investors re‑price currency‑adjusted earnings.

Evidence & confidence

Earnings beat on profit but volumes fell; market may focus on currency tailwinds.

Market effects

Sector

Highlights currency risk for Argentine cement producers and may affect peers in the region.

Regional

Positive for Argentine equities as a major cement player reports profit improvement.

Global

Limited; primarily a local market story.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Volume decline and weak domestic demand could pressure the stock despite profit boost.

Key entities

  • company
    Loma Negra Compania Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anonima

    Argentinian cement producer listed on NYSE as LOMA.

  • executive
    Sergio Faifman

    CEO of Loma Negra.

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