Zacks Investment Research·Sep 16, 2026
CRH (CRH) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key InsightsCRH (CRH) closed the most recent trading day at $86.7, moving 1.13% from the previous trading session.
CRH is experiencing a strong growth inflection, with revenue accelerating 23.7% YoY in 2026Q2 and operating margin expanding to 19.3%, driven by pricing power and acquisitions. The company's robust cash generation supports aggressive capital deployment, includ...
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Revenue growth accelerated to 23.7% YoY in 2026Q2, with gross margin expanding to 39.8% and operating margin reaching 19.3%, reflecting strong pricing power and operating leverage.
CRH plc is delisting from the London Stock Exchange to concentrate trading on the NYSE, reducing costs and regulatory burdens while enhancing liquidity and investor access.
Q1 2026 revenue grew 9% year over year to $7.4B, demonstrating robust business performance and operational execution.
The company is actively repurchasing shares with a $300M buyback program, signaling confidence in its valuation and commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Jul 30, 2026 | $2.21+9.4% vs $2.02 | $10.8B+0.9% vs $10.7B |
Q2 2026 Apr 30, 2026 | -$0.27-23.5% vs -$0.22 | $7.4B+4.3% vs $7.1B |
Q1 2026 Feb 18, 2026 | $1.52+0.0% vs $1.52 | $9.4B-0.9% vs $9.5B |
Q4 2025 Nov 5, 2025 | $2.23+1.4% vs $2.20 | $11.1B-0.6% vs $11.1B |
CRH (CRH) closed the most recent trading day at $86.7, moving 1.13% from the previous trading session.
CRH (CRH) reached $87.66 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.89% change compared to its last close.
CRH earns a Buy rating, leveraging a vertically integrated model to capture value across the construction supply chain. Arcosa acquisition expands CRH's U.S. aggregates footprint, provides energy infrastructure exposure, and is expected to deliver $175M annual cost synergies by year three. CRH benefits from secular growth in data centers, manufacturing reshoring, and energy infrastructure, with 85% of U.S. data centers within 25 miles of a CRH plant.
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) (“Arcosa” or the “Company”), a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions, today announced that the Company's stockholders approved the acquisition by CRH (NYSE: CRH) at its special meeting on September 4, 2026. Arcosa will disclose the final, certified voting results on a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. As previously announced, Arcosa and CRH have entered into a merger agreement for CRH to acquire 100%.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for CRH plc (CRH)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $85.23 | $56.95B | 15.47 | 9.01% | 9.96% | 15.69% | 1.73% | |
| $244.40 | $31.71B | 30.10 | 6.94% | 13.82% | 13.07% | — | |
| $490.45 | $29.45B | 26.09 | 0.12% | 36.81% | 23.11% | — | |
| $178.34 | $5.47B | 13.59 | 2.13% | 17.32% | 26.87% | — | |
| $68.02 | $4.75B | 32.70 | -7.92% | 2.19% | 3.11% | — | |
| $109.41 | $3.14B | 23.43 | 17.31% | 35.66% | 20.76% | — |
CRH plc (CRH) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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CRH plc (CRH) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Jul 30, 2026·SEC
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CRH plc (CRH) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
CRH plc (CRH) reported $57.95B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 1287% increase from $4.18B in 1996.
CRH plc (CRH) grew revenue by 9.0% over the past year. This is steady growth.
Yes, CRH plc (CRH) is profitable, generating $5.42B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (10.0% net margin).
Yes, CRH plc (CRH) pays a dividend with a yield of 1.73%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
CRH plc (CRH) has a return on equity (ROE) of 15.7%. This is reasonable for most industries.
CRH plc (CRH) generated $2.77B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
