Loma Negra Compañía Industrial Argentina Sociedad Anónima released its first‑quarter 2026 financial results, reporting revenue of $154 million and earnings per share of $0.0526, a slight miss of $0.0003 against the consensus estimate of $0.0529.
The company’s revenue beat analysts’ forecast of $98.67 million by $55.3 million, a 56% upside. The upside was driven by a 1.1% year‑over‑year increase in peso sales and a 1.8% rise in cement volumes, while other segments remained largely flat, offsetting modest headwinds in the broader construction market.
EBITDA margin expanded to 24.9%, up 94 basis points from the prior year, reflecting effective cost controls, a favorable product mix, and foreign‑exchange gains from peso appreciation during the quarter.
EPS missed consensus by 0.57%, largely due to higher operating costs and currency volatility, but the company maintained profitability through disciplined spending and operational efficiency.
Management described the quarter as a “promising start to the year,” emphasizing continued cost discipline and operational efficiency to sustain margin recovery amid a challenging macroeconomic environment.
For the second quarter, Loma Negra guided earnings per share of $0.24 and revenue of $155.36 million, signaling confidence in maintaining growth momentum despite ongoing inflationary pressures.
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