Cemex SAB de CV (CX) saw a price increase of 3.13%, reaching a 52-week high. This movement occurs in the context of a broader market decline, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.82% and the S&P 500 down 1.07%.
The increase in CX's stock price is attributed to its strong valuation metrics compared to competitors, as highlighted in a recent investment comparison. CX holds a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), indicating it may be undervalued relative to Vulcan Materials (VMC), which has a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). This suggests that investors are favoring CX amid a sector rotation towards more attractive value stocks, despite the overall market weakness.
This positive movement for Cemex reflects investor confidence in its financial health and potential for growth, particularly as it is recognized as a more appealing option for value investors in the Building Products sector.
Wall Street analysts forecast CX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CX is 11.43 USD with a low forecast of 11.10 USD and a high forecast of 12.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
5 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast CX stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CX is 11.43 USD with a low forecast of 11.10 USD and a high forecast of 12.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
3 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 13.170
Low
11.10
Averages
11.43
High
12.00
Current: 13.170
Low
11.10
Averages
11.43
High
12.00
Barclays
Benjamin Theurer
Overweight
maintain
$12 -> $15
2026-01-27
New
Reason
Barclays
Benjamin Theurer
Price Target
$12 -> $15
AI Analysis
2026-01-27
New
maintain
Overweight
Reason
Barclays analyst Benjamin Theurer raised the firm's price target on Cemex to $15 from $12 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares ahead of the Q4 report. The company is well positioned for margin and cash-led earnings growth, with pricing discipline and cost normalization expected to offset muted volumes, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
BBVA
Market Perform -> Outperform
upgrade
$27.50
2026-01-09
Reason
BBVA
Price Target
$27.50
2026-01-09
upgrade
Market Perform -> Outperform
Reason
BBVA upgraded Cemex to Outperform from Market Perform with a MXN 27.50 price target.
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RBC Capital
Anthony Codling
Underperform -> Sector Perform
upgrade
2025-12-08
Reason
RBC Capital
Anthony Codling
Price Target
2025-12-08
upgrade
Underperform -> Sector Perform
Reason
RBC Capital analyst Anthony Codling upgraded Cemex to Sector Perform from Underperform with a price target of $11.25, up from $8.25. The firm adjusted ratings in the global building materials group as part of its 2026 outlook. RBC epacts companies who are overweight U.S. infrastructure and with self-help stories to outperform in 2026. Share outperformance will likely require acquisitions, self-help and an overweight exposure to infrastructure, the analyst tells investors in a research note. It upgraded Cemex saying the Mexican economy is stronger than expected post Liberation Day.
Barclays
Overweight
maintain
$10 -> $12
2025-10-29
Reason
Barclays
Price Target
$10 -> $12
2025-10-29
maintain
Overweight
Reason
Barclays raised the firm's price target on Cemex to $12 from $10 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. Cemex reported better than expected Q3 results and further emphasized its transformation toward a "leaner, more agile company," the analyst tells investors in a research note.
About CX
Cemex SAB de CV is a Mexico-based operating and holding company primarily engaged, directly or indirectly, through subsidiaries, in the production, distribution, marketing and sale of cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, clinker and other globally provided construction materials. The construction-related services supply customers and communities in over 50 countries throughout the world. The Company operates in various locations, including Mexico, the United States, Europe, South America, Central America, Caribbean, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The cement production facilities are located in Mexico, the United States, Spain, Egypt, Germany, Colombia, Poland, Dominican Republic, United Kingdom, Panama, Puerto Rico, Thailand and Nicaragua. The Company is a supplier of aggregates, primarily the crushed stone, sand and gravel, used in various forms of construction.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
