CRH reports Q1 EPS (15c), consensus (9c)

Reports Q1 revenue $6.8B, consensus $6.74B. Jim Mintern, Chief Executive Officer, said: The strength of our first quarter performance reflects the benefits of our differentiated strategy, good commercial management and contributions from acquisitions. Although the first quarter is typically the seasonally least significant period for our business, we are encouraged by the continued strength of underlying demand across our key markets. Our relentless focus on financial control and discipline enabled us to maintain our strong balance sheet in the first quarter. Notwithstanding the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the outlook for our business remains positive and we are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2025, leaving us well positioned for another year of growth and value creation ahead.”