# Cement company PPC takes a hit from a stronger South African rand

> PPC reported foreign exchange losses from its hedged US dollar exposure on the RK3 cement plant construction, as the rand strengthened over the six months to September 2026. The company expects first-half earnings per share to rise 20% to 38% year on year under its turnaround strategy.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T09:10:50.497Z
- Category: market · region South Africa · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/81501-cement-company-ppc-takes-a-hit-from-a-stronger-south-african-rand
- Commodities: [South African Rand (ZAR per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDZAR.md)

## Why it matters

This is a company-specific cement earnings story with no bearing on grain, oilseed or feed ingredient supply, demand or prices.

## Sources

- dailyinvestor.com: https://dailyinvestor.com/business/163354/iconic-134-year-old-company-takes-a-hit-from-a-stronger-south-african-rand/

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