2026 first half results

Guy Sidos, Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented: 

“Once again, the Group has delivered solid results driven by price increases in almost all geographies, the confirmation of the recovery in volumes in the United States, and a very strong momentum in emerging countries. In this respect, the new kiln 6 in Senegal is already contributing significantly to the improvement of the Group’s industrial performance and profitability. Against a backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty, these results illustrate the resilience and relevance of Vicat’s growth model, which is built on a balanced presence across developed and emerging markets. They also lead us to upgrade our full-year 2026 targets. Moreover, artificial intelligence is an important value creation driver, supporting operational efficiency, cost reduction and the acceleration of our decarbonization roadmap. The acquisition of Araïko, a start-up specializing in artificial intelligence applied to industry, strengthens and complements the expertise of the Group’s in-house digital factory, le1817, and is contributing to the creation of a Systems division designed to address Vicat’s internal needs as well as those of external partners.”