Apr. 25 at 1:07 AM
$CX Heads up alert! Upcoming earnings on Monday, 4/28/2025 for
$CX Bearish (2.5)
Cemex SAB de CV (CX) has recently experienced fluctuations in its stock performance amid significant corporate changes and operational reports.
The appointment of Jaime Muguiro as the new CEO marks a pivotal moment for the company, as it looks to build on the foundation laid by former CEO Fernando A.
Gonzalez.
This leadership transition occurs against a backdrop of Cemex's steady recovery of its investment-grade rating and advancements in its sustainability initiatives, as highlighted in the latest Integrated Report.
However, the broader market conditions remain challenging, evidenced by speculations about the company's competitive positioning within the construction materials sector, where P/E ratios hover around 15, slightly higher than the industry average of 14.5.
Additionally, EPS growth has been modest, with projections estimating a year-over-year increase of only 5%, which raises concerns among investors about the company's ability to maintain profitability amidst rising operational costs.
Revenue forecasts for the upcoming quarters suggest a cautious outlook, with analysts estimating a slight decline in sales growth compared to previous years, underscoring the necessity for strategic pivots under the new leadership.
Upcoming earnings reports are highly anticipated, with expectations set for a release on April 30, 2025.
Analysts are currently projecting earnings per share (EPS) of
$0.45, reflecting a year-over-year decline from
$0.48, which may be influenced by higher input costs and competitive pressures.
Historical performance indicates that Cemex has struggled to meet earnings expectations in the past, often falling short by an average of 5%.
The consensus among analysts is leaning towards a cautious outlook, with several reaffirming their neutral stance on the stock due to concerns about market volatility and operational challenges.
The potential impact of these earnings on stock performance could be pronounced, particularly if the results deviate significantly from the consensus estimates.
- Funds were net sellers of
$CX during the previous reporting quarter.
- Top 5 funds with large holdings in
$CX:
* Baillie Gifford & Co Ltd
$179MM. CGMFundRank: 77%, Fund Website: www.bailliegifford.com
* Oaktree Capital Management LP
$82MM. CGMFundRank: 65%, Fund Website: www.oaktreecapital.com
* Orbis Holdings LTD
$36MM. New position. CGMFundRank: 86%, Fund Website: www.orbis.com
* Sourcerock Group LLC
$11MM. CGMFundRank: 73%, Fund Website: www.sourcerocklp.com
* Discovery Capital Management LLC
$10MM. New position. CGMFundRank: 82%, Fund Website: www.edgr.io
- Last 10 days performance: 5%
- Last 30 days performance: -11%
- Last 90 days performance: -6%
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