Crh Plc (CRH) To Go Ex-Dividend on August 14th

Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH) announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, July 30th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of 0.39 per share by the construction company on Wednesday, September 16th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 1.6%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th.

CRH has raised its dividend payment by an average of 0.1%per year over the last three years. CRH has a dividend payout ratio of 24.4% indicating that its dividend is sufficiently covered by earnings. Research analysts expect CRH to earn $6.70 per share next year, which means the company should continue to be able to cover its $1.56 annual dividend with an expected future payout ratio of 23.3%.

CRH Trading Down 1.0%

CRH opened at $95.03 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $63.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.76, a PEG ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.32. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $105.26 and a 200-day moving average price of $111.36. CRH has a 12-month low of $93.58 and a 12-month high of $131.55.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.19. The company had revenue of $10.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.68 billion. CRH had a return on equity of 15.76% and a net margin of 9.93%.CRH’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.94 EPS. CRH has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-6.050 EPS. On average, equities research analysts predict that CRH will post 5.89 EPS for the current year.

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.

CRH Company Profile

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.