CRH plc (CRH)
NYSE:CRH
Earnings Data
Report Date
May 13, 2026TBA (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.22Last Year’s EPS
-0.15Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 14 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call was predominantly positive: management reported record 2025 results across revenues, adjusted EBITDA, margins and cash flow, delivered strong capital deployment (M&A and growth CapEx), and provided constructive 2026 guidance and medium‑term targets. Key strengths include robust cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, attractive segment performance (particularly International Solutions) and strategic alignment to durable infrastructure megatrends. Headwinds include continued input cost inflation, subdued new‑build residential, weather sensitivity and dependence on the timing of public infrastructure funding; while integration and execution risk from an active M&A program exist, management emphasized strong early integration outcomes and a proven playbook. On balance, the positive operational and financial momentum outweighs the listed headwinds.Company Guidance
Record Financial Performance for 2025
Total revenues of $37.4 billion (+5% YoY), adjusted EBITDA of $7.7 billion (+11% YoY) and 100 basis points of full‑year margin expansion. Diluted EPS increased 3% YoY (or +8% excluding prior‑year one‑off divestiture gains).
Strong Cash Generation and Balance Sheet
Adjusted free cash flow of $5.0 billion (+18% YoY) with adjusted FCF conversion of 130% of net income; net debt to adjusted EBITDA of 1.8x at year‑end, supporting capital deployment and shareholder returns.
Active, Value‑Accretive M&A Program
Invested ~$4.1 billion across 38 value‑accretive acquisitions in 2025 (part of 100+ acquisitions over 3 years), adding 1 billion tons of aggregate reserves and incremental annual production capacity of ~8 million tons aggregates, 2 million tons asphalt and 10 million tons cementitious materials.
Robust Capital Allocation to Growth
Growth CapEx of $1.7 billion in 2025 targeted at high‑return, low‑risk projects (examples: $75M Roseville quarry, new grinding/blending facility in Marissa, $100M precast plant near Austin). Company deployed ~$8 billion to growth investments and shareholder returns in 2025.
Shareholder Returns and Buybacks
Dividend per share increased 5% for the quarter to $0.39 and company returned $1.0 billion in dividends in 2025 (+6% per share vs prior year); repurchased $1.2 billion of shares in 2025 and initiated an additional $300 million quarterly buyback tranche.
Segment‑Level Outperformance
Americas Materials Solutions: revenue +5%, adjusted EBITDA +7%, aggregates pricing +4% (6% mix‑adjusted), roads revenue +4%, margins expanded to 23.5% (+30 bps). Americas Building Solutions: revenue +1%, adjusted EBITDA +6%, margin +100 bps. International Solutions: revenue +8%, adjusted EBITDA +23%, margin +200 bps.
Clear 2026 Guidance and Medium‑Term Targets
2026 guidance: adjusted EBITDA $8.1–$8.5 billion, net income $3.9–$4.1 billion, EPS $5.60–$6.05. Medium‑term targets reiterated: average annual revenue growth 7–9%, adjusted EBITDA margin target 22–24% by 2030 and >100% average annual adjusted FCF conversion over next 5 years (~$40B financial capacity).
Competitive Positioning and Megatrend Alignment
Emphasized #1 infrastructure positioning in North America with 230 million tons annualized aggregates volumes and 20 billion tons reserves; strategic alignment to transportation, water and reindustrialization megatrends and strong pipeline (100+ data center projects).
CRH Earnings History
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CRH Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 18, 2026 | $124.31 | $125.05 | +0.59% |
Nov 05, 2025 | $114.87 | $113.99 | -0.77% |
Aug 06, 2025 | $96.60 | $105.83 | +9.55% |
May 05, 2025 | $96.87 | $92.63 | -4.38% |
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FAQ
When does CRH plc (CRH) report earnings?
CRH plc (CRH) is schdueled to report earning on May 13, 2026, TBA (Confirmed).
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CRH EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q1) is -0.22.