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, according to a press release.
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 Chang e (%) Half 1 (Jan-June) 2025 Half 1(Jan-June)2024Change(%)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.
