Holcim AG

SWX:HOLN Stock Report

Market Cap: CHF 41.7b

Holcim Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Miljan Gutovic

Chief executive officer

CHF 6.7m

Total compensation

CEO salary percentage19.63%
CEO tenure2yrs
CEO ownershipn/a
Management average tenure2yrs
Board average tenure4yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update May 22

HOLN: Cement Pricing Strength In Europe Will Support Future Rebound Potential

Analysts have modestly raised their average price target on Holcim by CHF 2, reflecting a more constructive stance on the stock as several firms highlight solid cement pricing resilience in Europe and updated assumptions for revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim has been skewed toward more optimistic views, with several bullish analysts revisiting their models on pricing, earnings power and valuation multiples.
Narrative Update May 04

HOLN: Cement Pricing And Electrification Projects Will Shape Fairly Balanced Upside

The analyst price target for Holcim has been adjusted slightly higher to reflect a fair value of about CHF 78.70, with analysts pointing to recent upgrades and target raises, supported by steady assumptions for revenue growth, margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are citing recent upgrades and resumed coverage with positive ratings as support for the idea that Holcim's execution on its strategy is being recognized in current valuation assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 20

HOLN: Cement Pricing Resilience And Margin Execution Will Shape Future Upside Balance

Holcim's analyst price target is updated to CHF 78.03, a small move supported by recent upgrades and resumed coverage from several banks. Analysts point to steadier profit margins and only modest adjustments to growth and discount rate assumptions.
Narrative Update Apr 05

HOLN: European Cement Pricing Resilience Will Shape Upside Risk Balance

Analysts have trimmed the implied fair value for Holcim from CHF 78.71 to CHF 77.76. This reflects slightly higher discount rate and P/E assumptions, even as they reference recent Street research that includes both higher and lower price targets between CHF 69 and CHF 80 and differing views on cement pricing resilience in Europe.
Narrative Update Mar 22

HOLN: Circular Expansion And Cement Pricing Support Will Shape Upside Risk Balance

Holcim's updated analyst price target edges slightly lower to CHF 78 from CHF 80, as analysts factor in a reduced future P/E assumption to 21.24x, along with adjusted expectations for revenue growth, profit margins and discount rates. Recent Street research reflects a mix of target hikes and trims clustered around the CHF 72 to CHF 80 range.
Narrative Update Mar 08

HOLN: Cement Pricing Resilience In Europe Will Drive Rebound Potential

Our revised fair value estimate for Holcim has risen from CHF 70 to CHF 93. This reflects analysts' updated price targets in the CHF 72 to CHF 80 range and their view that recent share weakness has been overdone, while near term cement pricing in Europe is expected to hold.
Narrative Update Feb 22

HOLN: Rich P/E And Downgrade Will Likely Limit Further Upside

Holcim's analyst price target has shifted to CHF 80, up CHF 5, as analysts weigh mixed revisions that balance slightly softer revenue and margin assumptions with a higher assumed future P/E multiple and recent price target changes at Citi and RBC Capital. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim sends a mixed signal, with some bearish analysts trimming expectations while others adjust targets higher.
Narrative Update Feb 07

HOLN: Circular Expansion And Mixed Street Views Will Shape Future Risk Balance

Narrative Update The updated analyst price target for Holcim edges up to about CHF 79 from roughly CHF 78.80, as analysts factor in mixed recent research that includes a CHF 5 target increase at Citi, a higher implied future P/E and adjustments to revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a modest trim from RBC Capital and a downgrade elsewhere on the Street. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim reflects a split view, with some analysts lifting price targets while others trim expectations or move to a more cautious stance.
Narrative Update Jan 23

HOLN: Circular Expansion And Mixed Ratings Will Shape Future Risk Balance

The analyst price target for Holcim has increased by about CHF 4 to roughly CHF 79, with analysts citing updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue trends, profit margin and future P/E, in light of recent mixed target changes across major banks. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with several large banks adjusting their price targets and ratings in different directions.
Narrative Update Jan 09

HOLN: Cement Demand And Rich Multiple Will Likely Cap Further Upside

Analysts have raised their price expectations for Holcim by CHF 6 to CHF 78, citing improved profit margin assumptions and lower P/E expectations as the main factors behind the updated targets. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Holcim shows a mix of optimism and caution, with several large banks adjusting their views and price targets in quick succession.
Narrative Update Dec 25

HOLN: Future Multiple Expansion Will Likely Disappoint Amid Softening Cement Demand

Analysts have lifted their price target on Holcim to CHF 78 from CHF 72, citing a higher fair value estimate of approximately CHF 58 per share and greater confidence in the stock's future earnings multiple, despite slightly softer growth and margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Holcim has been broadly constructive, with several major houses lifting their price targets into the high CHF 70s and reiterating positive recommendations.
Narrative Update Dec 11

HOLN: European Cement Regime Will Offset Demand Risks And Circular Expansion Challenges

The analyst fair value estimate for Holcim has been raised to approximately CHF 74.90 from CHF 73.20. This reflects analysts' more constructive view on the company's positioning in a stronger European cement regime and recent upward revisions to Street price targets, despite some concerns about near term sales trends.
Narrative Update Nov 27

HOLN: Outlook Will Balance European Demand Recovery With Margin Uncertainties

Holcim's fair value price target has increased modestly from CHF 72.05 to CHF 73.20. Analysts highlight renewed optimism, driven by upward revisions from major institutions and confidence in earnings resilience, despite cautious outlooks on revenue growth and profit margins.
Analysis Article Nov 16

Holcim AG's (VTX:HOLN) Earnings Are Not Doing Enough For Some Investors

When close to half the companies in Switzerland have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 20x, you may consider...
Narrative Update Nov 13

HOLN: Future Performance Will Reflect European Demand Trends and Sector Headwinds

Holcim's analyst price target has increased modestly, rising from CHF 71.35 to CHF 72.05. Analysts cite recent upgrades, strengthened ratings, and a more favorable outlook for the building materials sector as factors driving the revision.
Narrative Update Oct 29

Recent Profit Margin Improvements Will Balance Softer Trends In Key Regions

Holcim's analyst fair value estimate has been raised from CHF 69.28 to CHF 71.35. Analysts point to improved profit margins and expectations for continued resilience in the building materials sector.
Analysis Article Oct 29

Holcim (VTX:HOLN) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Narrative Update Oct 15

Aggressive Projections Will Falter Amid Regulatory And Market Risks

Holcim's analyst fair value target has ticked up modestly from CHF 68.35 to CHF 69.28. This reflects analysts' balanced outlook on earnings growth potential and sector resilience amid recent upgrades and more positive sentiment toward the European cement industry.
Analysis Article Oct 13

Should You Investigate Holcim AG (VTX:HOLN) At CHF65.70?

Let's talk about the popular Holcim AG ( VTX:HOLN ). The company's shares saw a decent share price growth of 11% on the...
Narrative Update Sep 18

Aggressive Projections Will Falter Amid Regulatory And Market Risks

Analysts increased Holcim’s target price to CHF68.35, citing resilient earnings, long-term growth from decarbonization, and value realization post-North America spin-off, despite concerns over full near-term valuation and earnings risks. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts cited Holcim's resilient heavy side business performance and stable earnings outlook, even amid soft U.S. construction trends.
Narrative Update Sep 03

Aggressive Projections Will Falter Amid Regulatory And Market Risks

Holcim’s modestly higher price target reflects mixed analyst views on the Amrize spin-off, with bullish arguments centered on exposure to European recovery, structural decarbonization growth, and valuation appeal, while concerns over fair value and post-spin dynamics temper optimism—leading to a revised consensus price target of CHF66.96. Analyst Commentary Diverging analyst reactions to the spin-out of Holcim's North American operations into Amrize, with some seeing reduced value and others focusing on stronger balance sheet and potential margin improvement.
Narrative Update Aug 07

Aggressive Projections Will Falter Amid Regulatory And Market Risks

Given the absence of new analyst reasoning, both Holcim’s consensus price target and key valuation metrics such as Future P/E and discount rate have remained essentially unchanged, with the fair value holding steady at CHF65.77. What's in the News Holcim AG expects full-year 2025 post spin-off recurring EBIT growth of 6% to 10% in local currency.
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New Narrative Mar 02

Amrize's NYSE Listing Will Unlock New Value And Access To US Capital Markets

Holcim's strategy of unlocking value through Amrize's NYSE listing and margin expansion via branded solutions predicts strengthened revenue and operational focus.

CEO Compensation Analysis

How has Miljan Gutovic's remuneration changed compared to Holcim's earnings?
DateTotal CompensationSalaryCompany Earnings
Dec 31 2025CHF 7mCHF 1m

CHF 389m

Sep 30 2025n/an/a

CHF 1b

Jun 30 2025n/an/a

CHF 3b

Mar 31 2025n/an/a

CHF 3b

Dec 31 2024CHF 4mCHF 800k

CHF 1b

Compensation vs Market: Miljan's total compensation ($USD8.59M) is above average for companies of similar size in the Swiss market ($USD6.12M).

Compensation vs Earnings: Miljan's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.


CEO

Miljan Gutovic (46 yo)

2yrs
Tenure
CHF 6,749,752
Compensation

Mr. Miljan Gutovic is Vice President of Board of Directors at LafargeHolcim Maroc and has been its Non-Executive Director since May 09, 2018. He serves as Head of Region Europe at Holcim Ltd (formerly Lafa...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Miljan Gutovic
Head of Region Europe & CEO2yrsCHF 6.75mno data
Steffen Kindler
Chief Financial Officer3.1yrsno datano data
Ramanathan Muthu
Group Head of Operational Excellence2yrsno datano data
Bernd Pomrehn
Group Head of Investor Relationsno datano datano data
Lukas Studer
Group General Counselless than a yearno datano data
Alexia Sommer
Chief Communications Officer1.1yrsno datano data
Alfonso Paradinas
Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer2.7yrsno datano data
Carmen Diaz
Chief People and Sustainability Officerless than a yearno datano data
Martin Kriegner
Region Head of Asia9.8yrsno data1.62%
CHF 677.0m
Keith Carr
Executive Officer4.7yrsno datano data
Virginie Darbo
Group Head of Strategy and M&Ano datano datano data
Dragan Maksimovic
Group Head of Building Systems2.1yrsno datano data
2.0yrs
Average Tenure
48yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: HOLN's management team is considered experienced (2 years average tenure).


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Thomas Schmidheiny
Honorary Chairman8yrsno data6.81%
CHF 2.8b
Michael McGarry
Independent Director2yrsCHF 302.50kno data
Kim Fausing
Independent Chairman6yrsCHF 810.00k0.0012%
CHF 496.4k
Naina Lal Kidwai
Independent Director7yrsCHF 380.83k0.0015%
CHF 642.4k
Leanne Geale
Independent Director4yrsCHF 307.18k0.00048%
CHF 200.2k
Sven Schneider
Independent Director1yrCHF 175.00kno data
Adolfo Orive
Independent Director1yrCHF 179.68kno data
Claudia Ramirez
Independent Director7yrsCHF 312.18k0.0015%
CHF 642.4k
Philippe Block
Independent Director6yrsCHF 330.93k0.0012%
CHF 496.4k
Ilias Laber
Independent Director4yrsCHF 323.84k0.0020%
CHF 834.3k
Catrin Hinkel
Independent Director2yrsCHF 283.84kno data
4.0yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: HOLN's board of directors are considered experienced (4 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/26 23:55
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/26 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
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  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Holcim AG is covered by 40 analysts. 16 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Gerhard SchwarzBaader Helvea Equity Research
Patrick AppenzellerBaader Helvea Equity Research
Pierre Sylvain RousseauBarclays