For the July-September 2024 period, net profit is expected to decline by 3% year-on-year, based on the average estimate from four brokerages. Sales, however, are projected to increase by 13% year-on-year, according to the estimates.
Q3 woes: Cement companies may face earnings downgrades again
Cement producers expect net profit declines in the December quarter, leading to earnings downgrades. Despite a 7-8% increase in sales volumes, revenues will remain flat.