LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHBL) reported a 20% year-on-year increase in profit after tax in the second quarter (Q2) of 2025, driven by strong sales in cement and aggregates, despite industry headwinds such as rising energy costs and declining cement prices.
According to the company’s latest financial disclosure, revenue for the first half (H1) of 2025 grew by 4% year-on-year to Tk 14.98 billion, up from Tk 14.42 billion in the same period last year. Consolidated profit for Q2 stood at Tk 967 million, up from Tk 804 million in Q2 2024.
The company credited its performance to growing market demand and customer confidence, particularly in its value-added cement products. Sales of ‘Water Protect’ and ‘Fair Face’ cement lines jumped 28% in Q2.
“We achieved solid volume growth in both cement and aggregates, reflecting robust market dynamics,” said Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh. “Despite price pressures, we managed to offset the impact through operational efficiency and strategic cost controls.”
While net sales rose by 5% in Q2 year-on-year, operating profit fell by 12% to Tk 1.19 billion due to increased costs. For the half-year, operating profit dropped 14% to Tk 2.97 billion. Earnings per share (EPS) for H1 stood at Tk 2.03, slightly down from Tk 2.09 a year earlier. However, Q2 EPS improved by 20% year-on-year, reaching Tk 0.83.
The company’s waste management arm, Geocycle, co-processed over 21,000 tons of waste during the quarter, replacing 11% of fossil fuel use—part of LafargeHolcim’s ongoing sustainability push.
Looking ahead, LHBL said it remains focused on cost-efficiency, product diversification, and pricing strategy to drive profitability, while continuing investments in sustainability and digital transformation to secure long-term growth.