1. GCC's net sales rose 10.1% this quarter to US$438.5 million.
2. U.S. sales increased by 14%, with significant growth in cement volumes.
3. EBITDA margin decreased to 35.9%, impacting profitability.
4. Earnings per share fell 6.1% year-on-year to US$0.3076.
5. GCC maintained a strong cash position with US$853.7 million in cash.
Despite a decrease in EBITDA and earnings per share, revenue growth signals ongoing demand. Historically, strong revenue growth has positively influenced stock prices in similar sectors.
How important is it?
Growth in sales and positive cash flow could attract investors. However, profitability concerns may lead to caution among investors.
Why Short Term?
The immediate revenue increases and share repurchase efforts likely boost stock prices. However, declining profitability indicators may dampen longer-term outlooks.
CHIHUAHUA, Mexico, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GCC, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV:GCC), a leading supplier and producer of cement, aggregates, and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced today its results for the third quarter of 2025.
Q3 2025 HIGHLIGHTS
Consolidated net sales increased 10.1% year-on-year to US$438.5 million
U.S. sales grew 14% as concrete and cement volumes increased 52.7% and 6.4%, respectively
U.S. concrete prices increased 11%
EBITDA decreased 2.9% to US$157.4 million, with a 35.9% EBITDA margin
Cash and equivalents totaled US$853.7 million
Net leverage (net debt/EBITDA) ratio totaled -0.55x as of September 2025
Earnings per share decreased 6.1% year-on-year, to US$0.3076
Free cash flow totaled US$132.4 million with an 84.1% free cash flow conversion rate
GCC repurchased shares in the net amount of US$7.1 million
KEY FIGURES (millions of dollars)
Q3 25
Q3 24
Q3 25 vs. Q3 24
9M 25
9M 24
9M 25 vs. 9M 24
Net sales
438.5
398.2
10.1%
1,048.9
1,031.4
1.7%
Operating income before other expenses, net
128.8
137.5
-6.3%
267.8
305.2
-12.3%
EBITDA*
157.4
162.1
-2.9%
349.3
378.9
-7.8%
EBITDA margin
35.9%
40.7%
33.3%
36.7%
Free cash flow**
132.4
121.5
8.9%
193.2
192.0
0.6%
Net income
100.9
107.3
-6.0%
214.9
245.8
-12.6%
Earnings per share (US$)***
0.3076
0.3276
-6.1%
0.6557
0.7512
-12.7%
*EBITDA: Operating income before other expenses + depreciation and amortization **Free cash flow before growth and strategic CapEx ***Earnings per share calculated based on average number of outstanding shares during the quarter
Enrique Escalante, GCC's Chief Executive Officer, commented: "While the third quarter unfolded in a mixed environment, GCC executed with discipline and delivered revenue growth, underpinned by strong performance in our U.S. concrete business. Our teams maintained a disciplined approach across markets and ensured operational stability."
Enrique continued, "Our focus remains on rigorous cost control, plant reliability, and investing to strengthen our network, supporting our long-term strategy to compound value into 2026."
GCC is a leading supplier and producer of cement, aggregates, concrete, and construction‐related services in the United States and Mexico. The Company has an annual cement production capacity of 6 million metric tons.
Founded in 1941, the Company's shares are listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GCC*.
Forward-Looking Statements
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If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may differ materially from the beliefs, projections, and estimates described herein. GCC assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this earnings report. Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this document may not add up precisely to the totals provided, and percentages may not precisely reflect the absolute figures.