CRH (NYSE:CRH) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

CRH (NYSE:CRH) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Thursday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 5.600-6.050 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 5.950. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several equities research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price objective on shares of CRH from $149.00 to $165.60 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, June 26th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on CRH from $135.00 to $132.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, July 8th. Stephens decreased their target price on CRH from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday. Morgan Stanley reiterated an “overweight” rating and issued a $139.00 target price on shares of CRH in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Truist Financial cut their price target on CRH from $140.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $139.44.

CRH Price Performance

Shares of NYSE CRH opened at $95.03 on Friday. CRH has a 1-year low of $93.58 and a 1-year high of $131.55. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $105.26 and a 200 day moving average price of $111.36. The stock has a market capitalization of $63.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.32.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The construction company reported $2.21 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.19. CRH had a net margin of 9.93% and a return on equity of 15.76%. The business had revenue of $10.78 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.68 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $1.94 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. CRH has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-6.050 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that CRH will post 5.89 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CRH Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.39 dividend. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. CRH’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 28.89%.

Key CRH News

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CRH reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $10.8 billion, up 6% year over year and ahead of the $10.68 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share also exceeded expectations of $2.02, while net income increased 13% to $1.5 billion. Growth was supported by pricing, underlying demand, acquisitions and infrastructure activity. CRH Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion and continues to advance its planned Arcosa transaction, which carries a targeted $175 million in synergies. The outlook reflects continued pricing momentum and demand for infrastructure-related products. CRH EBITDA Outlook and Arcosa Deal
• Positive Sentiment: CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable September 16 to shareholders of record August 14. The annualized payout implies a yield of about 1.6%, adding to shareholder returns.
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target from $140 to $130 but maintained a “buy” rating, still implying substantial upside based on the reported reference price. The target reduction may reflect a more cautious near-term valuation view rather than a change in the firm’s overall stance. Truist Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: CRH’s 2026 EPS guidance of $5.60 to $6.05 has a midpoint of $5.83, below the approximately $5.95 analyst consensus. Subdued residential construction activity in some markets also remains a headwind, potentially offsetting strength in infrastructure and commercial demand.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CRH

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its position in CRH by 158.5% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 8,670 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $763,000 after purchasing an additional 5,316 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC increased its holdings in shares of CRH by 5.3% in the first quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 13,178 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,159,000 after purchasing an additional 658 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC boosted its position in CRH by 58.5% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,279 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $393,000 after buying an additional 1,579 shares during the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. boosted its holdings in shares of CRH by 18.9% in the 2nd quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 228,288 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $20,957,000 after acquiring an additional 36,238 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina boosted its holdings in CRH by 0.7% in the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 316,818 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $29,084,000 after purchasing an additional 2,348 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.50% of the company’s stock.

About CRH

CRH plc, originally formed as Cement Roadstone Holdings in 1970 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global building materials group. The company has grown from its Irish roots into one of the largest international suppliers of construction materials, expanding primarily through acquisitions and regional business development. CRH operates an integrated network of manufacturing and distribution businesses that serve both public and private construction markets.

CRH’s core activities include the production and distribution of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and other bulk materials, together with a broad range of value-added building products such as precast concrete, masonry, bricks, roofing products, pipe and drainage systems, and construction accessories.