CRH má 29. října 2026 zveřejnit výsledky; analytici očekávají zisk na akcii (EPS) ve výši 2,14 USD, což je meziročně o 3,17 % méně, a tržby ve výši 11,72 miliardy USD, tedy o 5,87 % více.
In the latest close session, CRH (CRH - Free Report) was down 1.78% at $84.89. This change lagged the S&P 500's 0.52% loss on the day. Elsewhere, the Dow saw a downswing of 1.24%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq depreciated by 0.21%.
Coming into today, shares of the building material company had gained 2.94% in the past month. In that same time, the Construction sector lost 6.53%, while the S&P 500 lost 1.21%.
The investment community will be paying close attention to the earnings performance of CRH in its upcoming release. The company is slated to reveal its earnings on October 29, 2026. The company's earnings per share (EPS) are projected to be $2.14, reflecting a 3.17% decrease from the same quarter last year. Meanwhile, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenue is projecting net sales of $11.72 billion, up 5.87% from the year-ago period.
For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $5.83 per share and a revenue of $39.6 billion, demonstrating changes of +4.67% and +5.75%, respectively, from the preceding year.
Investors might also notice recent changes to analyst estimates for CRH. These recent revisions tend to reflect the evolving nature of short-term business trends. Consequently, upward revisions in estimates express analysts' positivity towards the business operations and its ability to generate profits.
Our research suggests that these changes in estimates have a direct relationship with upcoming stock price performance. To benefit from this, we have developed the Zacks Rank, a proprietary model which takes these estimate changes into account and provides an actionable rating system.
The Zacks Rank system ranges from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell). It has a remarkable, outside-audited track record of success, with #1 stocks delivering an average annual return of +25% since 1988. Over the past month, the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has shifted 1.24% downward. As of now, CRH holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).
Looking at valuation, CRH is presently trading at a Forward P/E ratio of 14.83. This expresses a discount compared to the average Forward P/E of 17.08 of its industry.
Also, we should mention that CRH has a PEG ratio of 1.57. The PEG ratio is akin to the commonly utilized P/E ratio, but this measure also incorporates the company's anticipated earnings growth rate. Building Products - Miscellaneous stocks are, on average, holding a PEG ratio of 1.5 based on yesterday's closing prices.
The Building Products - Miscellaneous industry is part of the Construction sector. This industry currently has a Zacks Industry Rank of 204, which puts it in the bottom 18% of all 250+ industries.
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Galvin Gaustad & Stein LLC lessened its stake in Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH – Free Report) by 9.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 98,662 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 10,462 shares during the quarter. Galvin Gaustad & Stein LLC’s holdings in CRH were worth $8,169,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A number of other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Waddell & Associates LLC increased its holdings in shares of CRH by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Waddell & Associates LLC now owns 2,352 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $294,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its position in CRH by 51.2% in the 1st quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 304 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 103 shares during the last quarter. Acorn Wealth Advisors LLC raised its position in shares of CRH by 4.3% during the second quarter. Acorn Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 2,658 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $284,000 after acquiring an additional 109 shares during the last quarter. Optas LLC lifted its stake in shares of CRH by 4.5% during the first quarter. Optas LLC now owns 2,695 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $283,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the period. Finally, Cloverfields Capital Group LP boosted its holdings in CRH by 0.3% in the first quarter. Cloverfields Capital Group LP now owns 37,937 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $3,988,000 after acquiring an additional 117 shares during the last quarter. 62.50% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Key Stories Impacting CRH Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:
Positive Sentiment: CRH agreed to acquire NCC Industry’s aggregates and asphalt operations in Denmark and Finland. The assets include asphalt plants, land- and marine-based aggregate sites, and high-quality reserves, expanding CRH’s infrastructure-materials footprint in the Nordic region. CRH to Acquire Aggregate Operations in Denmark and Finland Positive Sentiment: The transaction reinforces CRH’s acquisition-led growth plan and could provide additional exposure to construction and infrastructure spending in Denmark and Finland. Reports indicate an enterprise value of approximately SEK 8.2 billion; one report says Heidelberg Materials is also involved in the acquisition. CRH and Heidelberg Materials acquire NCC business Neutral Sentiment: The Nordic deal generated an initial positive response in some market coverage, but subsequent after-hours reports showed declines, suggesting investors may be assessing the acquisition’s price, integration risks and expected returns before assigning it a higher valuation. Does CRH’s Nordic Aggregates Deal Add More Fuel to Its Growth Plan? Negative Sentiment: Wells Fargo lowered its price target for CRH to $106. Although the revised target remains above the recent trading level, the reduction signals less optimistic near-term expectations and may limit buying enthusiasm. Wells Fargo cuts target for CRH stock CRH Stock Performance Shares of NYSE:CRH opened at $81.81 on Friday. Crh Plc has a 52 week low of $80.13 and a 52 week high of $131.55. The company has a market capitalization of $54.42 billion, a PE ratio of 14.43, a PEG ratio of 1.60 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $91.29 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $101.91. CRH (NYSE:CRH – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share 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 company had revenue of $10.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.68 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.94 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, sell-side analysts forecast that Crh Plc will post 5.9 earnings per share for the current year.
CRH Dividend Announcement The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th were given a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.9%. CRH’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 27.51%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades A number of research analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley started coverage on shares of CRH in a research report on Friday, September 11th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $139.00 target price on the stock. Berenberg Bank set a $140.00 price objective on shares of CRH in a report on Tuesday, September 8th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on shares of CRH from $149.00 to $165.60 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Stephens lowered their target price on shares of CRH from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 31st. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reissued an “outperform” rating on shares of CRH in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and one has assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $134.19.
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CRH Profile (Free Report)
CRH plc is a global building materials company headquartered in Ireland. Formerly known as Cement Roadstone Holdings, the company was formed in 1970 through the merger of Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited. CRH provides materials, products and services used in residential, commercial and infrastructure construction.
Its portfolio includes aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement, architectural products, precast concrete, paving and construction accessories. The company serves customers across the construction value chain, including contractors, distributors, homebuilders and infrastructure developers.
CRH operates primarily in North America and Europe, with businesses spanning the United States, Canada and multiple European markets.
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CRH plánuje koupit dánské a finské aktivity společnosti NCC Industry, včetně lomů, asfaltových závodů a recyklačních provozů; transakce má být uzavřena v roce 2027.
Key Takeaways CRH to acquire NCC Industry's Denmark and Finland operations, adding aggregates and recycling capabilities.CRH invested $1.4B across 17 acquisitions through June 2026, supporting its connected portfolio strategy.CRH reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance and expects another year of margin expansion. CRH plc (CRH - Free Report) is strengthening its aggregates-led growth strategy with the planned acquisition of NCC Industry’s operations in Denmark and Finland, adding scale and capabilities across key Nordic infrastructure markets. The transaction, expected to close in 2027, subject to approvals, includes Denmark’s network of asphalt plants and land- and marine-based aggregates sites, along with high-quality reserves. In Finland, CRH will gain reserve-backed hard-rock quarries, backfilling and recycling operations.
The deal complements CRH’s broader focus on transportation, water and reindustrialization, while expanding its exposure to road, infrastructure and industrial projects in high-growth urban markets. This strategy is already showing traction. In the second quarter of 2026, CRH’s International Solutions revenues rose 5% year over year, while adjusted EBITDA increased 8%, with Europe benefiting from infrastructure investment and reindustrialization.
The Nordic transaction also reinforces CRH’s capital-allocation playbook. Year to date (as of June 30, 2026), the company has invested $1.4 billion across 17 acquisitions spanning aggregates, cementitious materials, roads and water. Management continues to see a strong M&A pipeline, while emphasizing its ability to create value through operational improvements and portfolio connectivity. Importantly, the acquisition comes as CRH expects continued infrastructure strength and another year of margin expansion. The company reaffirmed its 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1-$8.5 billion and expects its 13th consecutive year of margin expansion.
Overall, the Nordic deal appears strategically aligned with CRH’s connected portfolio model, potentially strengthening its position in infrastructure-driven markets while adding another avenue for long-term growth.
CRH vs. Martin Marietta & Vulcan: Aggregates Race Heats UpCRH, alongside its market peers Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM - Free Report) and Vulcan Materials Company (VMC - Free Report) , is positioned to benefit from sustained aggregates demand as transportation, water, reindustrialization and other infrastructure projects support construction activity.
Martin Marietta and Vulcan benefit from strong U.S. aggregates positions and infrastructure exposure, but CRH’s broader connected portfolio across aggregates, cementitious materials, roads, water and critical infrastructure gives it more avenues to capture project spending. Its latest Denmark and Finland deal further extends this acquisition-led strategy. CRH appears to have an edge in inorganic growth and portfolio connectivity.
Overall, CRH’s scale, aggressive M&A, geographic diversification and cross-selling opportunities could give it a competitive edge over Martin Marietta and Vulcan as infrastructure investment remains strong.
CRH Stock’s Price Performance & Valuation TrendCRH stock has declined 21.9% over the past three months, underperforming the Zacks Building Products - Miscellaneous industry, the broader Zacks Construction sector and the S&P 500 Index.
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CRH stock is currently trading at a discount compared with the industry peers, with a forward 12-month price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 12.67, as the trend lines suggest below.
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Earnings Estimate Trend of CRHOver the past 60 days, CRH’s earnings estimates for 2026 have remained unchanged at $5.90, while those of 2027 have declined to $6.59 per share. The estimates for 2026 and 2027 imply year-over-year improvements of 5.9% and 11.6%, respectively.
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CRH currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Akcie společnosti CRH během pondělního obchodování klesly na nové 52týdenní minimum 80,29 USD poté, co Truist snížila cílovou cenu ze 130 USD na 105 USD.
Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH – Get Free Report) shares reached a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday after Truist Financial lowered their price target on the stock from $130.00 to $105.00. Truist Financial currently has a buy rating on the stock. CRH traded as low as $80.29 and last traded at $80.2140, with a volume of 350412 shares. The stock had previously closed at $81.94.
Several other analysts have also recently issued reports on CRH. Wells Fargo & Company set a $106.00 price objective on shares of CRH in a research note on Monday. Berenberg Bank set a $140.00 price target on CRH in a research report on Tuesday, September 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein restated an “outperform” rating on shares of CRH in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on CRH from $149.00 to $165.60 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Stephens dropped their target price on shares of CRH from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, July 31st. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average price target of $134.19.
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Institutional Inflows and Outflows A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CRH. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of CRH in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Bell Investment Advisors Inc grew its position in shares of CRH by 51.2% during the first quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 304 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 103 shares in the last quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of CRH in the first quarter worth $38,000. Anchor Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in CRH in the second quarter valued at $40,000. Finally, Manchester Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in CRH in the fourth quarter valued at $43,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 62.50% of the company’s stock. CRH Trading Down 0.9% The stock has a market capitalization of $54.01 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.25, a P/E/G ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.31. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $92.75 and its 200 day simple moving average is $102.47.
CRH (NYSE:CRH – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Friday, July 31st. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.68 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $1.94 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Crh Plc will post 5.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.
CRH Announces Dividend The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Shareholders of record on Friday, August 14th were issued a $0.39 dividend. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.9%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, August 14th. CRH’s payout ratio is currently 27.51%.
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CRH plc is a global building materials company headquartered in Ireland. Formerly known as Cement Roadstone Holdings, the company was formed in 1970 through the merger of Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited. CRH provides materials, products and services used in residential, commercial and infrastructure construction.
Its portfolio includes aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement, architectural products, precast concrete, paving and construction accessories. The company serves customers across the construction value chain, including contractors, distributors, homebuilders and infrastructure developers.
CRH operates primarily in North America and Europe, with businesses spanning the United States, Canada and multiple European markets.
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NEW YORK & NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) are investigating the proposed sale of Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) to CRH (NYSE: CRH). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of Arcosa will receive $150.00 in cash for each share of Arcosa that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn ([email protected]) toll free at any time at 833-538-3612, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-aca/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
Key Takeaways CRH beat Q2 EPS estimates by 12.8%, with revenues up 6% to $10.78 billion and guidance reaffirmed.Infrastructure was 40% of CRH's fiscal 2025 exposure, while 40% of U.S. IIJA funding remained unspent.CRH faces subdued housing, cost inflation and Arcosa deal demands, with net debt at $15.4 billion. CRH plc (CRH - Free Report) presents investors with a valuation-versus-execution decision. Better-than-expected second-quarter results, sizable infrastructure exposure and reaffirmed 2026 guidance support the case for the shares.
The offsets are meaningful. Subdued U.S. new-build housing, inflationary costs and acquisition-related capital demands argue for a measured approach rather than an aggressive entry.
CRH’s Valuation Offers a Relative DiscountCRH’s forward 12-month price-to-earnings ratio is 15.32, below 18.41 for its Zacks sub-industry, 20.3 for the Zacks Construction sector and 20.71 for the S&P 500. The spread supports the relative-valuation argument.
The stock is not unusually cheap relative to its own history. Its five-year median multiple is 14.58, below the current level, which tempers the apparent discount and keeps execution central to the valuation case.
CRH’s Earnings Beat Supports the Bull CaseSecond-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.96 by 12.8% and increased 14% year over year. Revenues rose 6% to $10.78 billion and exceeded the consensus mark by 0.5%.
CRH also reaffirmed 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1-$8.5 billion and earnings guidance of $5.60-$6.05 per share. The outlook assumes favorable demand across key end markets, while new-build residential activity remains subdued.
CRH’s Infrastructure Mix Supports DemandInfrastructure represented 40% of CRH’s fiscal 2025 end-market exposure, giving the company substantial participation in public construction spending. Management said about 40% of U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding remained unspent in 2026, supporting momentum into 2027.
Transportation, water and reindustrialization remain important demand drivers. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM - Free Report) , another large U.S. aggregates supplier, reported 16% year-over-year growth in second-quarter 2026 aggregates revenues, although acquisitions contributed significantly to shipment growth. Vulcan Materials Company (VMC - Free Report) , the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, reiterated its 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook of $2.4-$2.6 billion after reporting second-quarter results, providing another reference point for the aggregates market.
CRH Still Faces Housing and Cost PressureAmericas Building Solutions revenues declined 2% in the second quarter to $2.12 billion. Adjusted EBITDA fell 8% to $462 million and margin contracted 140 basis points to 21.8%, as divestitures, subdued residential demand and cost inflation weighed on performance.
Housing is not the only constraint. CRH continues to face elevated costs, including haulage expenses, while the planned Arcosa acquisition adds financing and integration requirements. Net debt was $15.4 billion at June 30, 2026, up from $14.2 billion at year-end 2025, and CRH paused new share-buyback tranches after announcing the deal.
CRH’s Mixed Scores Favor a Balanced ViewCRH’s operating and valuation positives are credible, but the risk-reward setup does not point to an aggressive buy. The stock currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), which supports a patient stance while investors watch housing conditions, cost control and acquisition execution. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
The company has a Value Score of B, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of C. The Value Score supports the relative-valuation case, but the weaker Momentum Score and middling Growth and VGM Scores suggest that valuation alone is not enough to make the near-term setup compelling.
CRH plánuje koupit Arcosa za zhruba 8,5 miliardy USD a čeká 175 milionů USD ročních úspor do třetího roku. Akvizice má uzavřít v 1. čtvrtletí 2027, ale zvyšuje financování a integrační riziko.
Key Takeaways CRH plans to buy Arcosa for about $8.5 billion, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027.CRH targets $175 million in annual cost synergies by year three as debt and integration demands rise.Arcosa would lift CRH's annualized U.S. aggregates production to more than 265 million tons. CRH plc (CRH - Free Report) plans to acquire Arcosa, Inc. (ACA) for approximately $8.5 billion, with closing expected in the first quarter of 2027, subject to stockholder, regulatory and customary approvals.
The deal could materially deepen CRH’s U.S. aggregates and critical infrastructure exposure. Its investment impact, however, will depend on financing discipline, integration and delivery of the projected synergies.
CRH’s Arcosa Deal Expands U.S. AggregatesArcosa would add about 35 million tons of annual aggregates production. CRH says the combination would lift its annualized U.S. aggregates production to more than 265 million tons while adding exposure to 13 of the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
Vulcan Materials Company (VMC - Free Report) , the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates, remains a key benchmark for U.S. aggregates scale. Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (MLM - Free Report) , a leading national supplier of aggregates and heavy building materials, provides another close comparison as CRH expands its U.S. materials footprint.
CRH Adds More Energy Infrastructure ExposureArcosa’s Engineered Structures business would extend CRH beyond aggregates into energy infrastructure. The business holds a top-three market position and serves demand tied to grid modernization, electrification and data center construction.
That exposure fits CRH’s connected portfolio strategy across transportation, water and reindustrialization. Combining materials and infrastructure products can give CRH more ways to participate in large projects rather than relying on a single construction end market.
CRH Targets $175 Million in Cost SynergiesCRH expects approximately $175 million of annual run-rate cost synergies by year three. Its presentation outlined an expected ramp from about $60 million in year one to $130 million in year two before reaching the full target.
Management expects the transaction to be accretive to earnings, margin and cash flow in the first 12 months after completion, before one-off transaction costs. Achieving those benefits will depend on production efficiencies, procurement savings, self-supply opportunities and integration execution.
CRH Faces Higher Financing and Integration RiskFinancing is the main counterweight to the strategic case. CRH initially arranged a $5.8 billion bridge facility, while a subsequent $2.5 billion three-year term loan reduced bridge commitments to $3.3 billion.
Net debt stood at $15.4 billion on June 30, 2026, up from $14.2 billion at 2025-end. CRH also paused new share-repurchase tranches after announcing Arcosa, while its filings warn that larger acquisitions can increase indebtedness and integration demands.
CRH Has Liquidity to Support the Transaction
CRH ended June with about $3.1 billion of cash and restricted cash. It also had $4.5 billion of undrawn committed facilities available through May 2030, providing additional flexibility for working capital, debt maturities and investment needs.
The company intends to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating. CRH estimated a pro forma 2026 net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.4 for the combined balance sheet, making post-deal deleveraging and cash generation important indicators to watch.
CRH’s Mixed Scores Keep the Deal in PerspectiveArcosa could strengthen CRH’s U.S. infrastructure platform, but the size of the transaction raises the importance of integration, synergy realization and financing discipline. The strategic opportunity is meaningful, yet the investment case still calls for measured expectations.
CRH currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), with a Value Score of B, Growth Score of C, Momentum Score of F and VGM Score of C. The favorable Value Score contrasts with weaker momentum and middle-of-the-road growth and VGM readings, supporting a patient stance while execution develops. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
CRH koupila Pisgah Stone Products v severním Utahu, čímž rozšířila své zásoby dlouhověkých vápencových kameniv pro asfalt, beton a stavebnictví. Akvizice posiluje její pozici v regionu s rostoucí infrastrukturou a poptávkou po stavbách.
Key Takeaways CRH acquired Pisgah Stone Products to expand its Americas Materials business in Northern Utah.CRH adds long-life limestone reserves that support asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and construction supply.CRH strengthens its regional footprint to serve growing infrastructure and construction demand. CRH plc (CRH - Free Report) has expanded its Americas Materials business by acquiring Pisgah Stone Products LLC, a Northern Utah producer of high-quality limestone aggregates. The acquisition adds aggregate reserves and strengthens the company's presence in a region supported by population growth, economic expansion and infrastructure investment.
CRH's Acquisition Strengthens Its Americas Materials BusinessPisgah supplies hard-rock limestone used in asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and other construction applications. The business complements CRH's existing Utah operations and integrated materials network while improving access to a key raw material. The addition of long-life aggregate reserves also supports the company's strategy of securing supply in high-growth markets.
Northern Utah's favorable construction backdrop makes the acquisition strategically important. Rising infrastructure activity and a growing economy are expected to support long-term demand for aggregates, giving CRH an opportunity to expand its customer reach across commercial and public-sector projects.
The deal also brings an established local business with a long operating history and a diversified customer base of business and government entities. By strengthening its reserve position and regional footprint, CRH is better placed to support future construction demand while reinforcing the long-term growth prospects of its Americas Materials business.
CRH Builds on Its Acquisition StrategyCRH has been expanding its business through disciplined acquisitions that strengthen the connected growth platforms. In the first half of 2026, the company invested $1.4 billion in 17 value-accretive acquisitions across its aggregates, cementitious, roads and water businesses, while also divesting noncore assets. Management highlighted that this strategy is focused on building a higher-growth, aggregates-led portfolio and reinforcing CRH's leadership in attractive infrastructure markets.
The strategy has been supported by strong operating performance. During the second quarter of 2026, Americas Materials Solutions reported a 10% increase in revenues and a 12% rise in adjusted EBITDA, driven by positive pricing, healthy demand and contributions from acquisitions. The company also noted positive bidding activity and backlog trends, supported by infrastructure spending and reindustrialization projects across its key markets.
CRH's Price PerformanceCRH’s shares have lost 20.8% year to date (“YTD”), underperforming its industry, broader Construction sector and the Zacks S&P 500 composite, as shown below.
CRH Price Performance (YTD)
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From a valuation standpoint, CRH trades at a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 15.45, below the industry’s average, as shown below.
CRH Valuation (P/E F12M)
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CRH’s 2026 and 2027 earnings per share (EPS) implies a year-over-year increase of 5.9% and 13.2%, respectively.
Zacks Rank & Key PicksCRH currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks from the Construction sector are Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (STRL - Free Report) , Argan, Inc. (AGX - Free Report) and Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX - Free Report) .
Sterling presently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 29.1%, on average. The stock has surged 76.8% YTD. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Sterling’s 2026 earnings indicates an increase of 74.7% year over year.
Argan currently flaunts a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 40.5%, on average.
AGX stock has gained 97.1% YTD. The consensus estimate for AGX’s fiscal 2027 sales and EPS implies an increase of 42.5% and 29.4%, respectively, from a year ago.
Comfort Systems currently sports a Zacks Rank #1. The company delivered a trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 34.6%, on average.
FIX stock has surged 90.3% YTD. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for FIX’s 2026 sales and EPS implies an increase of 36.6% and 57.5%, respectively, from a year ago.
For the quarter ended June 2026, CRH (CRH - Free Report) reported revenue of $10.78 billion, up 5.6% over the same period last year. EPS came in at $2.21, compared to $1.94 in the year-ago quarter.
The reported revenue represents a surprise of +0.52% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $10.72 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.96, the EPS surprise was +12.76%.
While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall Street expectations to determine their next course of action, some key metrics always provide a better insight into a company's underlying performance.
As these metrics influence top- and bottom-line performance, comparing them to the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated helps investors project a stock's price performance more accurately.
Here is how CRH performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:
Revenue- Americas Materials Solutions: $4.96 billion compared to the $4.94 billion average estimate based on two analysts. The reported number represents a change of +9.9% year over year.Revenue- International Solutions: $3.7 billion versus $3.77 billion estimated by two analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a +4.7% change.Revenue- Americas Building Solutions: $2.12 billion versus the two-analyst average estimate of $2.01 billion. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -2%.View all Key Company Metrics for CRH here>>>
Shares of CRH have returned -5.2% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.5% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), indicating that it could perform in line with the broader market in the near term.
CRH dnes dokončila zrušení svých 5% a 7% prioritních akcií. Stažení 5% prioritních prioritních akcií z obchodování na Euronext Growth Dublin se očekává s účinností od 7:00 BST zítra, v pátek 26. června 2026.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Further to the announcement made on March 13, 2026, CRH (NYSE: CRH) today announces that the separate schemes of arrangement to cancel the Company’s 5% preference shares and 7% preference shares became effective today, June 25, 2026, and that the preference shares have been cancelled.
Cancellation of the admission of the 5% preference shares to trading on Euronext Growth Dublin is expected to occur with effect from 7:00 a.m. (BST) tomorrow, Friday June 26, 2026.
About CRH
CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.
NEW YORK & DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in an all-cash transaction for $150 per share, subject to Arcosa stockholders’ and regulatory approvals. The offer to Arcosa stockholders implies a 25% premium to Arcosa’s 60-day trading VWAP as of June 18, 2026. The transaction values Arcosa at a total enterprise value of approximately $8.5 billion, representing an acquisition multiple of 11.5x 2026E Adjusted EBITDA, including estimated annual run-rate cost synergies of $175 million by year three.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Arcosa is a provider of infrastructure-related materials, products and solutions. Its Construction Products business is a leading aggregates platform in the U.S., with 109 quarries and yards, nine asphalt plants, 19 terminals and approximately 35 million tons (mt) of 2025 aggregates shipments. Arcosa’s Engineered Structures business is a top three manufacturer of critical infrastructure products in the high-growth energy transmission market, supported by long-term megatrends in grid modernization, electrification, and data center construction.
Arcosa is highly complementary to CRH, advancing the company’s connected portfolio strategy. The transaction reinforces CRH’s position as the leader in U.S. aggregates, as well as globally, and increases exposure to some of the fastest-growing Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) in the U.S.
Jim Mintern, CRH CEO, said, “This strategic acquisition reinforces our position as the #1 infrastructure player in North America and advances our strategy to build an aggregates-led, connected portfolio. As demand for U.S. energy and utility infrastructure solutions accelerates, this transaction places CRH at the forefront of an immense growth opportunity and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to building market-leading positions through disciplined capital allocation. We have a tremendous amount of respect for Arcosa’s business and look forward to welcoming the Arcosa team into CRH.”
Antonio Carrillo, President and CEO of Arcosa, said, “This transaction is a powerful validation of the work we've done in recent years to grow in attractive markets, simplify our portfolio, reduce cyclicality and build a more resilient business focused on Construction Products and Engineered Structures. For our stockholders, this transaction crystalizes the value we have built. We are excited that CRH recognizes that value, and we are confident that their resources, scale, and expertise will provide attractive opportunities for our team members, for our customers and for the communities we serve.”
Strategic and Financial Benefits
Reinforces CRH as the #1 Infrastructure Player in North America: Arcosa brings 35mt of annual, high-quality, natural, and recycled aggregates, serving 13 of the 50 largest U.S. MSAs across Texas, New Jersey, Arizona, Florida, and Tennessee. This transaction reinforces our position as the leader in U.S. aggregates with over 265mt of combined annualized production. The Engineered Structures business has a top three market position, supported by infrastructure megatrends and demand relating to grid modernization, electrification, and data center construction. Highly Complementary with Existing Business, Advancing CRH's Connected Portfolio: Transaction aligns with CRH’s core strategy, enhancing CRH’s connected offering across aggregates, cementitious, and critical infrastructure. Provides aggregate exposure to fast-growing MSAs and expands capabilities, while widening the addressable market through deepened relationships and a shared customer base. Clear Financial Benefits and Value Creation Potential with $175 million of Run-Rate Cost Synergies Expected: Clear and actionable run-rate cost synergies of $175 million expected by year three across operational improvements, procurement and integration benefits of self-supply and SG&A savings. Leverages CRH’s proven ability to acquire and integrate at scale. Accretive1 to CRH’s Financial Profile: Transaction expected to be accretive1 to earnings, margin and cash flow in the first 12 months post-completion. Consistent with CRH’s Disciplined Approach to Capital Deployment & Aligned with Strategic Ambitions: Accelerates value-accretive capital deployment in infrastructure exposed to growing megatrends and fully aligned with CRH’s 2030 financial targets. Continued commitment to value-creating capital allocation, making best use of our $40 billion of anticipated financial capacity through 2030, and reinforcing CRH’s position as a leading compounder of capital. Maintain Commitment to Strong Investment Grade Credit Rating: Combined balance sheet, with pro forma FY 2026E Net Debt / Adjusted EBITDA2 of 2.4x. Transaction Details
The Boards of Directors of both companies have unanimously approved the transaction, which is expected to close in Q1 2027 subject to approval of Arcosa’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and customary closing conditions. CRH intends to fund the transaction with available cash and committed debt financing.
Advisors
J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley are acting as financial advisors to CRH, and Kirkland & Ellis is serving as legal counsel. J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley are providing CRH with committed bridge financing for the transaction. Evercore and Goldman Sachs are serving as financial advisors to Arcosa, and Gibson Dunn and Baker Botts are serving as its legal counsel.
Conference Call & Webcast
Registrations for the conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET can be made at www.crh.com/investors. Upon registration a link to join the call and dial-in details will be made available. A replay of the webcast, accompanying slide presentation and a copy of this news release will be available online at www.crh.com/investors.
About CRH
CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure. With our team of 83,000 people across 4,000 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow. CRH (NYSE: CRH) is a member of the S&P 500 Index. For more information, visit www.crh.com.
About Arcosa
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Arcosa is a provider of infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading positions in construction materials and engineered structures. Arcosa reports its financial results in two principal business segments: Construction Products and Engineered Structures. For more information, visit www.arcosa.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, business, viability and future performance of CRH plc and certain of its plans and objectives, including statements regarding the proposed merger (the ‘Merger’) between CRH and Arcosa. These forward-looking statements may generally, but not always, be identified by the use of words such as “will”, “anticipates”, “should”, “could”, “would”, “targets”, “aims”, “may”, “continues”, “expects”, “is expected to”, “estimates”, “believes”, “intends” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts or matters of fact at the date of this press release.
In particular, the following, among other statements, are all forward-looking in nature: statements regarding the Merger, including the expected timing of the closing of the Merger; the anticipated benefits of the Merger, including expected synergies, accretion and financial impact; the anticipated financing of the Merger; CRH’s plans and expectations regarding the integration of Arcosa’s business and operations; plans and expectations regarding the impact of the Merger on CRH’s financial results, growth strategy and capital allocation; CRH’s expected financial performance following the completion of the Merger; and plans and expectations regarding market trends and dynamics in regions where CRH operates, including with respect to infrastructure megatrends and demand relating to grid modernization, electrification and data center construction.
By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the future and reflect CRH’s current expectations and assumptions as to such future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release. CRH expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements other than as required by applicable law.
A number of material factors could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, certain of which are beyond our control, and which include, but are not limited to: the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement; the failure to obtain the required approval of Arcosa’s stockholders; the failure to satisfy the other conditions to the completion of the Merger, including the receipt of required regulatory approvals; risks that the Merger disrupts CRH’s current plans and operations; the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Merger; the amount of costs, fees, expenses and charges related to the Merger and the actual terms of the financing obtained in connection with the Merger; diversion of management’s attention from ongoing business operations and opportunities; potential litigation relating to the Merger; the effect of the announcement or pendency of the Merger on CRH’s and Arcosa’s business relationships, operating results and business generally; economic and financial conditions, including changes in interest rates, inflation, price volatility and/or labor and materials shortages; and the risks and uncertainties described under “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A in CRH’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the SEC and in CRH’s other filings with the SEC.
It should also be noted that projected financial information included in this press release is based on management’s estimates, assumptions and projections and has not been prepared in conformance with the applicable accounting requirements of Regulation S-X relating to pro forma financial information, and the required pro forma adjustments have not been applied and are not reflected therein. These measures are provided for illustrative purposes. None of this information should be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, the historical financial statements of CRH or Arcosa. Actual results may differ materially from the projected financial information included in this press release.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
CRH uses a number of non-GAAP financial measures to monitor financial performance. These financial measures may not be uniformly defined by all companies and accordingly may not be directly comparable with similarly titled measures and disclosures by other companies. Certain information presented is derived from amounts calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP but is not itself an expressly permitted GAAP measure.
Adjusted EBITDA is defined by CRH as earnings from continuing operations before interest, taxes, depreciation, depletion, amortization, loss on impairments, gain/loss on divestitures and investments, income/loss from equity method investments, substantial acquisition-related costs and pension expense/income excluding current service cost component. Net Debt comprises short and long-term debt, finance lease liabilities, cash and cash equivalents and current and noncurrent derivative financial instruments (net). The non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed in isolation or as an alternative to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. This press release also includes forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures for which a reconciliation is not practicable without unreasonable effort, as CRH is unable to reasonably forecast certain amounts that are necessary for such reconciliation
Additional Information about the Proposed Merger and Where to Find It
In connection with the Merger, Arcosa expects to file a proxy statement, as well as other relevant materials, with the SEC. Following the filing of the definitive proxy statement with the SEC, Arcosa will mail the definitive proxy statement and a proxy card to each Arcosa stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the Merger. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the proxy statement or any other document that Arcosa expects to file with the SEC in connection with the Merger. ARCOSA URGES INVESTORS TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THESE OTHER MATERIALS FILED WITH THE SEC (INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS THERETO) CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ARCOSA AND THE MERGER. Investors will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement (when available) and other documents that will be filed by Arcosa with the SEC at www.sec.gov, the SEC’s website, or from Arcosa’s website (www.arcosa.com). In addition, the proxy statement and other documents filed by Arcosa with the SEC (when available) may be obtained from Arcosa free of charge by directing a request to Investor Relations at www.arcosa.com.
Participants in the Solicitation
Arcosa, its directors and certain of its officers and employees, may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from Arcosa stockholders in connection with the Merger. Information about Arcosa’s directors and executive officers is set forth in its definitive proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders filed with the SEC on March 31, 2026. To the extent the holdings of Arcosa securities by Arcosa directors and executive officers have changed since the amounts set forth in the proxy statement for its 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, such changes have been or will be reflected on Statements of Change in Ownership on Form 4 filed with the SEC. These documents may be obtained free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on the Investor Relations page of Arcosa’s website located at www.arcosa.com. Additional information regarding the interests of participants in the solicitation of proxies in connection with the Merger will be included in the proxy statement that Arcosa expects to file in connection with the Merger and other relevant materials Arcosa may file with the SEC.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, or a solicitation of any proxy, vote or approval, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
