Oman Cement Company SAOG (OCOI) Earnings Call Transcripts

Oman Cement Company SAOG's Latest Earnings Call - Q1 FY2026

In the first quarter of 2026, Oman Cement Company reported a slight decline in cement sales but achieved the highest EBITDA margin for Q1 since 2020, driven by operational efficiencies and higher selling prices. Revenue for the quarter was impacted by geopolitical tensions and seasonal factors, but management remains optimistic about Q2 performance, indicating potential for improved margins and sales. The company is actively managing cost pressures from imported materials and energy, while also exploring alternative fuel options to mitigate future risks.

Reported metrics

Guidance from management

Management expects Q2 2026 to outperform Q1, with positive trends in margins and sales. They are optimistic about maintaining higher selling prices despite cost pressures.

What management said

Thank you, Abdullah. Thank you the gentlemen and ladies. Thanks for your interest and also coming to interact with Oman Cement on the performance of Q1. Abdullah is a Treasury Manager and also one of those potential successor in developing the capacity to chief levels. And we are here to interact with you regarding the performance. If you have any questions or highlights that you want to also give it as a kind of not...

Yes, audience, anyone would like to raise a question. We have a question here from [ Rao ]. Cost of imported materials, given the Middle East tensions, there is a risk of rising costs for imported raw materials. To what extent is this expected to impact the profitability of the company? Alternative fuel, what is the update on this? What is the expected capacity of the AFR? And what CapEx would be required on the same...

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the impact of geopolitical tensions on supply chains and the sustainability of higher selling prices. There were also questions about the potential effects of rising energy costs on profitability.

Main topics on the call

• EBITDA Margin Improvement — Oman Cement achieved its highest EBITDA margin for Q1 since 2020, with a year-on-year increase to approximately 19.5% from 16.7%. Management stated, "this is the main contribution of operational effectiveness, the higher...
• Sales Decline — Cement sales in Q1 2026 were slightly lower by 16,000 metric tons compared to Q1 2025, attributed to seasonal factors like Ramadan and geopolitical tensions. Management noted, "we have a full faith that if things move an...
• Cost Management Strategies — Management has implemented strategies to mitigate rising costs of imported materials due to regional tensions, including improved procurement practices. CFO Fatick Al Balushi mentioned, "we have been quite controlling th...
• Alternative Fuel Initiatives — Oman Cement is progressing on alternative fuel projects, with expectations to finalize details by Q2 2026. The CFO indicated, "we are moving with the stakeholders in this specific consideration JVs/projects," highlightin...

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Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 5 Oman Cement Company SAOG earnings call transcripts on record, spanning March 12, 2025 to May 13, 2026. Based on this history, Oman Cement Company SAOG reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated May 13, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

OCOI

Exchange

MSM

Country

OM

Sector

Materials

Industry

Construction Materials

Calls on record

5

First call

March 12, 2025

Most recent

May 13, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly