Amrize Shares Climb 2.19% with 483rd Trading Volume Ranking as RBC Cuts Price Target Amid Green Tech Push

On August 8, 2025, Amrize (AMRZ) rose 2.19% to $46.72, with a trading volume of $210 million, down 54.41% from the previous day and ranking 483rd in market activity.

RBC Capital reduced its price target for Amrize to $54 from $61, citing concerns over the company’s communication strategy. The firm noted Amrize missed an opportunity to shape investor expectations ahead of its Q2 and FY2025 guidance, leading to ambiguity in earnings expectations. Despite the lower target, RBC maintained an "Outperform" rating, emphasizing the stock’s potential as an undervalued entry point.

Amrize’s partnership with Meta to develop a 35% carbon-reducing concrete mix for data centers highlights its strategic pivot toward sustainable construction. This collaboration aligns with growing demand for eco-friendly infrastructure solutions, positioning the company to benefit from market trends in green technology.

Recent analyst activity includes JPMorgan initiating coverage with an "Overweight" rating, Bernstein and Berenberg assigning "Outperform" and "Buy" ratings respectively, and Goldman Sachs adopting a "Neutral" stance. These divergent assessments reflect confidence in Amrize’s market leadership in North America but underscore caution regarding near-term execution risks.

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