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Cemex SAB: Hold Rating Maintained Amid Mixed Regional Performance and Cost-Cutting Measures
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jul 24, 2025 5:18 am ET1min read
Cemex SAB received a Hold rating from Bank of America Securities analyst Carlos Peyrelongue due to mixed regional performance and cost-cutting initiatives. The company is expected to face challenges in the US and Mexico but may benefit from stronger European results and cost-saving measures. The stock's valuation is above its five-year average, indicating a balanced view of potential benefits and headwinds.
Cemex SAB (CX) has been receiving a mix of analyst ratings, with Bank of America Securities analyst Carlos Peyrelongue recently downgrading the stock to a Hold rating due to mixed regional performance and ongoing cost-cutting initiatives [1]. The company is expected to face challenges in the United States and Mexico but may benefit from stronger results in Europe. The stock's valuation is currently above its five-year average, indicating a balanced view of potential benefits and headwinds.Peyrelongue's downgrade comes amidst a broader mix of analyst ratings. In the past three months, 7 analysts have provided price targets for CX, with an average of $7.64, ranging from $5.25 to $9.50. Among these, 3 analysts have a Buy rating, 3 have a Hold rating, and 1 has a Sell rating [1].
The company's earnings and sales forecasts for the next quarter are $0.18 and $4.21 billion, respectively, with a range of $0.10 to $0.27 for earnings and $4.07 billion to $4.38 billion for sales [1]. While the company has outperformed its industry in the last calendar year, it has not consistently beaten its EPS and sales estimates.
Cemex SAB's overall score reflects a mix of stable financial performance, strong technical momentum, and attractive valuation. However, financial stability is hampered by revenue challenges, and technical analysis shows potential for short-term gains despite overbought signals [1]. The company's strategic initiatives are aimed at offsetting current operational hurdles.
Investors should closely monitor the company's performance in different regions and the impact of cost-cutting measures on its financial health. The mixed analyst ratings indicate a cautious approach, with some analysts seeing potential for upside and others expecting challenges.
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[1] https://www.tipranks.com/stocks/cx/forecast
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