CRH (NYSE:CRH) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several brokerages have weighed in on CRH. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on CRH from $135.00 to $132.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of CRH in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Weiss Ratings downgraded CRH from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “hold (c)” rating in a research note on Thursday, June 18th. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $139.00 target price on shares of CRH in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on shares of CRH from $149.00 to $165.60 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CRH currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $141.19.

CRH Stock Down 3.4%

CRH stock traded down $3.35 during mid-day trading on Thursday, hitting $96.36. 5,622,632 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,923,854. The company has a market capitalization of $64.39 billion, a PE ratio of 17.84, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.78 and a beta of 1.32. The business has a fifty day moving average of $105.46 and a 200 day moving average of $111.72. CRH has a 1-year low of $93.58 and a 1-year high of $131.55.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.02 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $10.78 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $10.68 billion. CRH had a net margin of 9.65% and a return on equity of 15.37%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.94 EPS. Research analysts expect that CRH will post 5.96 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about CRH

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Second-quarter revenue rose 6% year over year to approximately $10.8 billion, exceeding expectations of $10.68 billion. Growth was supported by pricing, underlying demand, infrastructure activity and acquisitions. CRH Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share beat the $2.02 consensus estimate and increased from $1.94 a year earlier. Net income also rose 13% to $1.5 billion, reflecting stronger operating performance and gains on divestitures. CRH Q2 Earnings Snapshot
• Positive Sentiment: CRH outlined 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion and is advancing its proposed Arcosa transaction, which includes a targeted $175 million in synergies. CRH EBITDA Guidance and Arcosa Deal
• Neutral Sentiment: Management cited strong demand and pricing momentum, while the company reportedly aims to complete its largest acquisition to date by year-end. The deal could expand CRH’s platform but adds execution and integration considerations. CRH Quarterly Earnings and Deal Plans
• Negative Sentiment: FY 2026 EPS guidance of $5.60–$6.05 has a midpoint of $5.83, below the $5.95 analyst consensus. Subdued residential activity and high mortgage rates remain headwinds in some businesses, tempering the impact of the quarterly earnings beat. CRH Q2 Earnings and Revenue Beat

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CRH

Several hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. lifted its stake in CRH by 1,835.3% in the second quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 329 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 312 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in CRH in the 4th quarter valued at about $33,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. grew its holdings in CRH by 29,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 295 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. Prosperity Bancshares Inc acquired a new position in CRH during the fourth quarter worth approximately $43,000. Finally, Johnson Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of CRH in the third quarter valued at approximately $49,000. 62.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

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.