Crh Plc $CRH Stock Sold by Park Avenue Securities LLC

Park Avenue Securities LLC decreased its holdings in shares of Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH) by 34.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 20,491 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 10,635 shares during the quarter. Park Avenue Securities LLC’s holdings in CRH were worth $1,697,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in CRH. Verdence Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in CRH during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $6,149,000. Signaturefd LLC increased its holdings in shares of CRH by 15.2% in the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 23,311 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $1,930,000 after purchasing an additional 3,083 shares during the period. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI raised its stake in shares of CRH by 325.6% during the third quarter. Citizens Financial Group Inc. RI now owns 8,316 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $689,000 after purchasing an additional 6,362 shares during the last quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC raised its stake in shares of CRH by 5.5% during the third quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 127,122 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $10,526,000 after purchasing an additional 6,602 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Tectonic Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of CRH by 4.9% during the third quarter. Tectonic Advisors LLC now owns 110,044 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $9,112,000 after purchasing an additional 5,152 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 62.50% of the company’s stock.

CRH Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of CRH stock opened at $90.85 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $60.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.33. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $87.19 and a 200-day simple moving average of $104.24. Crh Plc has a 12-month low of $78.62 and a 12-month high of $131.55.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The construction company reported $2.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.03. CRH had a return on equity of 15.03% and a net margin of 9.19%. The firm had revenue of $11.40 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $11.56 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.21 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.0% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities analysts forecast that Crh Plc will post 5.48 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

CRH Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 9th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.7%. CRH’s dividend payout ratio is 29.27%.

Key Headlines Impacting CRH

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and buyback support sentiment: CRH reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.09, slightly above the $2.06 consensus estimate. Management also authorized a $6 billion share buyback, which could support per-share earnings and signal confidence in the valuation. CRH reports increased revenues, lower income in third quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition and longer-term growth opportunities: CRH completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa, while its Velocity initiative is targeting $400 million in annual run-rate benefits by 2028. The company outlined a 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook of $7.8 billion to $8.0 billion. CRH outlines 2026 EBITDA outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, or $1.56 annualized, representing an indicated yield of approximately 1.7%. The dividend is payable December 9 to shareholders of record November 13. CRH dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst remains constructive: Wells Fargo lowered its CRH price target from $106 to $100 but retained an “overweight” rating, implying roughly 10% upside from the referenced price. Wells Fargo CRH rating
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and operating pressures weigh on the outlook: Third-quarter revenue of $11.40 billion missed the $11.56 billion consensus, while EPS declined from $2.21 a year earlier. Rising costs, weaker housing activity and margin pressure prompted CRH to lower or tighten its 2026 outlook despite pricing gains. CRH Q3 earnings and outlook

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on CRH shares. DA Davidson started coverage on shares of CRH in a research report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $137.00 price objective on the stock. Barclays cut their price objective on shares of CRH from $131.00 to $110.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, October 19th. Jefferies Financial Group reduced their target price on shares of CRH from $159.50 to $126.50 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley assumed coverage on shares of CRH in a report on Friday, September 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $139.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Stephens lowered their target price on shares of CRH from $125.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 2nd. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.18.

About CRH

CRH plc is a global building materials company that supplies products and solutions used in residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. Its activities include the production and distribution of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement and other construction materials, as well as value-added products such as precast concrete, architectural products and site-development solutions.

The company serves customers across North America and Europe, including contractors, construction companies, infrastructure developers, distributors and public-sector organizations.