Summit Materials: Initiation Of Coverage – Cement Pricing Showing Positive Signs But Will This Last?

Summit Materials Inc. marked the beginning of 2024 on a robust note, showing early progress across all sectors, including safety. An integration with Argos USA has been effectively transitioned and synergy realization is ahead of the planned schedule, predicting at least $40 million in synergies this year. A solid execution on pricing and operational improvements also resulted in better than anticipated results in the first quarter. From a portfolio viewpoint, the company is focusing on being materials-led market leaders in areas of high growth, while shedding noncore assets.