LafargeHolcim Bangladesh delivered a strong performance in 2025, driven by a 6% year-on-year revenue increase and a strong 34% surge in Profit After Tax (PAT), underpinned by steady business momentum and enhanced customer engagement.
Despite a broader slowdown in the construction industry triggered by reduced public sector spending, the premium product portfolio and the Aggregates business continued their growth momentum.
The company declared 40% cash dividend for the year 2025 (including 18% interim cash dividend).
Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of the company said: “In 2025, the broader construction industry faced headwinds from subdued public sector investment and constrained private credit growth. Yet, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh delivered a strong performance. Our ability to achieve volume growth in both the Cement and Aggregates segments is a clear testament to the continued confidence of the customers in our products and services. I sincerely thank all our employees for their outstanding work and our excellent 2025 results.
Our commitment to innovation continues to yield results, with specialized cement products such as ‘Water Protect’ and ‘Fair Face’ achieving significant growth – a clear indicator of superior consumer preference and our sustained market leadership. Parallel to this, our sustainability and diversification initiatives continue to excel. Through Geocycle, we co-processed over 45,000 tons of non-recyclable resources, successfully replacing 11% of fossil fuels with alternative fuels to drive both environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. While profitability encountered pressure from rising energy costs and market volatility, we have proactively implemented rigorous cost-efficiency measures and strategic pricing reviews to mitigate these headwinds.
We began this year by expanding our specialized product portfolio with the launch of ‘Holcim Coastal Guard’ and ‘Powercrete.’ These targeted solutions for coastal areas and the ready-mix segment reflect our ongoing focus on innovation and meeting the specialized demands of our customers. We remain confident that these actions, coupled with our strategic diversification, will catalyze improved performance and sustained momentum in the quarters to come.” Financial Performance: Particulars 2025 2024 Change (%) Net Sales mBDT 29,314 27,543 6% Operating EBIT mBDT 6,552 5,877 11% Operating EBIT Margin % 22% 21% Profit After tax mBDT 5,108 3,819 34% Profit After tax margin % 17% 14% Earnings per Share (EPS) BDT 4.40 3.29 34%
In 2025, LafargeHolcim Bangladesh delivered robust top-line growth, with Net Sales climbing 6% to reach an impressive BDT 29,314 million. Earnings per Share (EPS) soared 34% to BDT 4.4 compared to the prior year’s period (BDT 3.29). The results reflected strategic efforts to manage costs amidst high inflation and competitive cement pricing pressures.
In October 2025, the Board of Directors of the Company approved an interim dividend of Taka 1.8 per share based on the 9 (nine) months results from January to September 2025.
On March 11, 2026, the Board of Directors of the Company recommended a final dividend of Taka 2.2 per share in cash. The total dividend is 40% of the paid-up capital amounting to around BDT 4,650 million for the year ended on December 31, 2025.
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh is prioritizing key strategic pillars to secure and bolster profitability in the upcoming quarters. This commitment includes intensifying operational efficiency, investment in a lower-cost energy mix including alternative fuels, accelerating product portfolio diversification and fortifying our pricing strategy. Simultaneously, we are driving forward critical investments in sustainability and digital transformation. These initiatives are designed not only to deliver immediate results but also to cement our long-term competitive advantage and ensure sustained market leadership.
