Driven by its global growth initiatives in recent years and strategic energy investments, Çimsa delivered a strong start to 2026. The company increased its EBITDA by 2.7% in real terms to TRY 1.5 billion in the first quarter, while net profit rose by 56% to TRY 705 million.
A subsidiary of Sabancı Holding, Çimsa announced its financial results for the first quarter of the year. Continuing its consolidated growth trajectory supported by international investments, the company’s sales reached TRY 11.6 billion. Despite a period marked by significant increases in energy, fuel, and freight costs, Çimsa maintained its strong performance through its efficiency-focused operating model, diversified geographic footprint, and broad product portfolio. In this challenging environment, the company increased its EBITDA by 2.7% to TRY 1.5 billion and its net profit by 56% to TRY 705 million in the first quarter.
UMUT ZENAR: “OUR STRONG BALANCE SHEET ENABLES US TO INVEST IN EFFICIENCY AND GROWTH”
Commenting on the results, Umut Zenar, Chairman of the Board of Çimsa, said: “Following the completion and commissioning of our U.S. grey cement investment in the final quarter of 2025, along with the international trade operations we initiated earlier, we increased our consolidated sales volume while further strengthening our focus on sustainable profitability. Amid ongoing geopolitical developments, we are operating in an environment where rising oil prices in particular are exerting pressure on costs. Despite these challenging conditions, we successfully delivered a significant increase in both EBITDA and net profit. We are now clearly seeing the positive impact of the strategic steps Çimsa has taken to enhance its competitiveness and prioritize sustainable profitability. At our facilities in Türkiye, Spain, and Ireland, we increased alternative fuel usage to record levels, while also completing energy-focused investments such as waste heat recovery and solar power systems. These initiatives have helped mitigate the risks associated with rising energy and fuel costs. On the commercial side, we effectively managed recent cost pressures through comprehensive, long-term agreements covering fuel, electricity, and freight. All of these actions continue to reinforce Çimsa’s strong balance sheet, while enhancing our flexibility to pursue future investment opportunities.”
