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CRH plc
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Rating:71Outperform
Price Target:
$91.00
â–¼(-3.46% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/06/26
CRH scores well on fundamentals and outlook: strong profitability and reaffirmed guidance/strategic momentum support the rating. The score is held back by weaker technical trend signals (price below key moving averages, negative MACD) and by financial risk factors highlighted in the statements—higher leverage and only moderate cash conversion.
Positive Factors
Strong profitability and revenue growth
CRH combines substantial scale with healthy and resilient margins, supporting durable earnings power in a cyclical industry. Strong profitability gives the company resources to invest in capacity, pursue acquisitions, and withstand periods of uneven construction activity while preserving competitive strength.
Negative Factors
Higher leverage reduces flexibility
The substantial increase in debt has raised debt relative to equity to about 0.86 from lower prior levels, reducing balance-sheet flexibility. Higher leverage may constrain future capital allocation and increase financing sensitivity as CRH funds growth and the Arcosa transaction.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong profitability and revenue growth
CRH combines substantial scale with healthy and resilient margins, supporting durable earnings power in a cyclical industry. Strong profitability gives the company resources to invest in capacity, pursue acquisitions, and withstand periods of uneven construction activity while preserving competitive strength.
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CRH plc Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Revenue by Segment
Splits total revenue across CRH’s business segments or regions, making it clear which parts of the company are driving top‑line growth, how diversified the business is, and which segments could amplify or dampen performance in tougher economic conditions.
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Market Cap
$54.51B
Dividend Yield1.88%
Average Volume (3M)5.05M
Price to Earnings (P/E)18.4
Beta (1Y)1.31
Revenue Growth6.29%
EPS Growth18.35%
CountryUS
Employees83,032
SectorBasic Materials
Sector Strength58
IndustryConstruction Materials
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.45
Shares Outstanding665,284,500
10 Day Avg. Volume6,347,663
30 Day Avg. Volume5,051,681
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.37
Price to Book (P/B)3.50
Price to Sales (P/S)2.24
P/FCF Ratio28.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.65
Enterprise Value/Revenue4.11
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.44
Enterprise Value/Ebitda15.54
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$130.82Price Target Upside38.78% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering11
EPS Forecast (FY)5.78
Revenue Forecast (FY)$39.64B
CRH plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Build...
How the Company Makes Money
CRH makes money by manufacturing, distributing, and (in some markets) placing or installing construction materials and building products used in infrastructure and building projects. Its revenue model is largely transaction-based and project-drive...
CRH plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 30, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 05, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call communicates a predominantly positive operational and financial picture: record Q2 results, broad-based margin expansion, active and value-accretive M&A, a large strategic acquisition (Arcosa) with material synergy potential, and reaffirmed full-year guidance. Notable near-term headwinds include inflationary cost pressures (haulage), regionally adverse weather impacts, subdued U.S. new-build residential demand affecting ready-mix and Americas Building Solutions, and execution/approval risk tied to the large Arcosa transaction. Overall, the positive drivers (growth, margin expansion, M&A and guidance reaffirmation) meaningfully outweigh the localized and manageable challenges highlighted on the call.Positive Updates
Record Second Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues of $10.8 billion, up 6% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of over $2.6 billion, up 7%; overall margin expansion of 30 basis points; diluted EPS increased 14% (includes $0.16 net gain on divestitures).
Negative Updates
Americas Building Solutions Softness
Americas Building Solutions revenues and adjusted EBITDA were 2% and 8% behind prior year, respectively — impacted by recently completed divestitures and a subdued new-build residential market; elevated haulage costs pressured margins in the quarter.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Record Second Quarter Financial Results
Total revenues of $10.8 billion, up 6% year-over-year; adjusted EBITDA of over $2.6 billion, up 7%; overall margin expansion of 30 basis points; diluted EPS increased 14% (includes $0.16 net gain on divestitures).
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Company Guidance
CRH reaffirmed 2026 guidance of full‑year adjusted EBITDA $8.1–$8.5 billion, net income $3.9–$4.1 billion and diluted EPS $5.60–$6.05 (assumes normal seasonal weather and no major macro/geopolitical dislocations) and expects continued margin expansion for the year; longer‑term targets include ~ $40 billion of financial capacity over five years (allocated ~70% to growth, 30% to returns), 2030 annual revenue growth of 7–9%, adjusted EBITDA margin of 22–24% and average adjusted free cash flow conversion >100%. Management also highlighted near‑term capital activity and puts/ takes that feed guidance: Q2 revenue $10.8 billion and adjusted EBITDA >$2.6 billion, YTD M&A $1.4 billion (17 deals, largest Axius Water ~ $700 million), divestments $1.9 billion (3 deals), growth CapEx ~ $800 million, ~$1.2 billion returned to shareholders YTD with the quarterly dividend raised to $0.39 (+5%); the Arcosa agreement (EV ~ $8.5 billion at $150/share, expected close Q1 2027) is expected to deliver ~$175 million run‑rate synergies by year 3 (≈$60 million year 1), buybacks are paused, and FX is expected to be negligible.CRH plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
84
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
73
Positive
Cash Flow
66
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 21.85B | 37.45B | 34.35B | 31.76B | 30.41B | 25.76B |
| Gross Profit | 8.60B | 13.53B | 12.27B | 10.87B | 10.05B | 8.45B |
| EBITDA | 5.78B | 7.48B | 6.88B | 5.47B | 5.00B | 4.50B |
| Net Income | 2.99B | 3.73B | 3.46B | 3.15B | 3.89B | 2.26B |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 58.55B | 58.33B | 48.88B | 43.14B | 42.11B | 39.40B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.02B | 4.10B | 3.75B | 5.76B | 5.51B | 5.10B |
| Total Debt | 19.81B | 19.70B | 14.78B | 11.83B | 10.10B | 10.72B |
| Total Liabilities | 33.02B | 32.85B | 26.81B | 23.49B | 20.70B | 20.95B |
| Stockholders Equity | 24.04B | 24.00B | 20.87B | 18.95B | 20.59B | 17.84B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.89B | 2.91B | 2.37B | 2.95B | 2.15B | 2.37B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 3.12B | 5.63B | 4.86B | 4.60B | 3.56B | 3.74B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.78B | -6.04B | -6.12B | -2.21B | -922.47M | -2.27B |
| Financing Cash Flow | 810.00M | 596.00M | -1.15B | -2.16B | -2.51B | -2.91B |
CRH plc Technical Analysis
Negative
94.26
Price Trends
92.70
Negative
98.93
Negative
107.64
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.07
Positive
31.31
Neutral
11.37
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For CRH, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 94.26 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 86.54, above the 50-day MA of 92.70, and below the 200-day MA of 107.64, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.31 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.37 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for CRH.
CRH plc Risk Analysis
CRH plc disclosed 6 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. CRH plc reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 1 New Risks
CRH plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | $54.51B | 18.41 | 13.61% | 1.88% | 6.29% | 18.35% | |
70 Outperform | $34.25B | 11.83 | 23.11% | 0.69% | 0.06% | 125.23% | |
70 Outperform | $31.50B | 28.60 | 13.11% | 0.84% | 6.86% | 18.35% | |
66 Neutral | $14.51B | 98.97 | 2.27% | 2.70% | 42.93% | -67.45% | |
65 Neutral | $14.52B | 28.72 | 3.67% | 1.13% | 9.40% | -67.61% | |
61 Neutral | $10.43B | 7.12 | -0.05% | 2.87% | 2.86% | -36.73% | |
51 Neutral | $9.36B | -14.54 | -17.10% | 2.59% | -11.79% | -310.77% |
* Basic Materials Sector Average
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CRH plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyM&A TransactionsPrivate Placements and Financing
CRH secures term loan to fund Arcosa acquisition
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
On June 22, 2026, CRH’s U.S. subsidiary agreed to acquire Arcosa, Inc. via a merger that will make Arcosa a wholly owned subsidiary, supported by a previously arranged $5.75 billion bridge financing to fund part of the purchase price and ref...
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