CRH PUBLIC LTD (CRH) Company Report

CRH delivered a record Q3 2025 performance with total revenues of $11.1 billion, a 5% increase over the prior year, and adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 billion, up 10% year-over-year, alongside 100 basis points of margin expansion and a 12% increase in diluted EPS.
Year-to-date 2025, the company invested $3.5 billion in 27 value-accretive acquisitions and $1.2 billion in growth CapEx, while returning over $700 million in dividends and repurchasing $1.1 billion in shares.
The outlook for 2026 is positive, driven by strong demand in infrastructure (transportation, water, and reindustrialization, including 98 data center projects) across North America and internationally, with expectations for low single-digit volume improvement and mid single-digit pricing for aggregates.
CRH anticipates approximately $200 million in net incremental EBITDA from M&A contributions in 2026 and projects $40 billion in financial capacity over the next five years, with 70% allocated to growth and 30% to shareholder returns.

Nov 6, 2025, 1:00 PM

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CRH Announces Completion of Share Buyback Phase and New Program

CRH

Share Buyback

CRH completed the latest phase of its share buyback program, returning an additional $0.3 billion to shareholders by repurchasing 2.4 million ordinary shares between August 7, 2025, and November 5, 2025.
This brings the total cash returned to shareholders under the ongoing share buyback program to $9.4 billion since its commencement in May 2018.
The company also announced a new buyback program to repurchase ordinary shares listed on the New York Stock Exchange for an aggregate maximum consideration of up to $0.3 billion.
This new buyback will commence on November 6, 2025, and will end no later than February 17, 2026, with a maximum of 60,000,000 ordinary shares to be acquired and subsequently cancelled to reduce share capital.

Nov 5, 2025, 9:28 PM

Press Release

CRH Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises FY25 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

CRH

Earnings

Guidance Update

M&A

CRH reported Q3 2025 total revenues of $11.1 billion, a 5% increase, with net income growing 9% to $1.5 billion and Adjusted EBITDA up 10% to $2.7 billion.
The company reaffirmed its FY25 Net income guidance of $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion and raised the midpoint of its FY25 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.6 billion to $7.7 billion.
Year-to-date, CRH invested $3.5 billion in 27 acquisitions and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through share buybacks, with an additional $0.3 billion tranche commencing.
A quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share was declared, marking a 6% increase year-over-year.

Nov 5, 2025, 9:09 PM

8-K

CRH Reports Strong Q3 2025 Results and Raises FY25 Adjusted EBITDA Guidance

CRH

Earnings

Guidance Update

M&A

CRH reported strong Q3 2025 financial results, with total revenues of $11.1 billion (+5% year-over-year), net income of $1.5 billion (+9% year-over-year), and Adjusted EBITDA of $2.7 billion (+10% year-over-year). Diluted EPS increased 12% to $2.21.
The company reaffirmed its FY25 Net income guidance of $3.8 billion to $3.9 billion and raised the midpoint of its FY25 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to $7.6 billion to $7.7 billion.
CRH invested $3.5 billion in 27 value-accretive acquisitions year-to-date and returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through its share buyback program, with an additional $0.3 billion tranche commencing. A quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share was also declared, representing a 6% increase year-over-year.

Nov 5, 2025, 9:05 PM

Press Release

CRH Announces Share Buyback Transaction

CRH

Share Buyback

On October 31, 2025, CRH plc acquired an aggregated volume of 31,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of $118.1232.
These shares were acquired through CRH\u2019s broker BNP Paribas Securities Corp. and will be cancelled by way of redemption.
This transaction is part of CRH's intention to buy back up to $300 million in ordinary shares by November 5, 2025, a program announced on August 6, 2025.
Following settlement and cancellation, CRH will have 670,074,849 ordinary shares in issue (excluding treasury shares) and will hold 38,308,450 ordinary shares in treasury, representing 5.408% of the issued ordinary share capital.

Nov 3, 2025, 3:30 PM

Press Release

CRH America Finance, Inc. issues $2.5 billion in guaranteed notes

CRH

Debt Issuance

CRH America Finance, Inc., guaranteed by CRH plc, priced $2.5 billion in new guaranteed notes on October 6, 2025, with an expected settlement date of October 9, 2025.
The issuance comprises $1,000,000,000 of 4.400% Guaranteed Notes due 2031, $1,000,000,000 of 5.000% Guaranteed Notes due 2036, and $500,000,000 of 5.600% Guaranteed Notes due 2056.
Interest on these notes will be paid semi-annually, beginning February 9, 2026.

Oct 9, 2025, 8:05 PM

8-K

CRH Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance and Outlines Growth Strategy

CRH

Guidance Update

M&A

New Projects/Investments

CRH reaffirmed its full-year guidance for adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 to $7.7 billion, representing another record year of double-digit growth building on 2024. Over the last decade, the company has delivered a 15% compound annual growth rate in adjusted EBITDA, 17% in EPS, and 11% in free cash flow, alongside 11 consecutive years of margin expansion.
As the largest building materials business in North America and Europe and the number one infrastructure player in North America, CRH is strategically positioned to capitalize on megatrends in transportation, water, and reindustrialization. Its water business alone generates over $1.6 billion in annual revenue and half a billion dollars in EBITDA.
The company plans to direct approximately $28 billion (70% of its $40 billion financial capacity) towards growth capital expenditures and M&A, leveraging a highly fragmented U.S. building materials industry for consolidation opportunities. Over the past five years, CRH allocated $15 billion to M&A and growth CapEx, while returning $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks, including repurchasing over $9 billion in shares since 2018.

Sep 30, 2025, 1:00 PM

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CRH Sets Out Next Era of Growth and Five-Year Targets at Investor Day

CRH

Guidance Update

New Projects/Investments

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

CRH hosted its Investor Day on September 30, 2025, outlining financial targets for 2026-2030 including average annual Revenue growth between 7% and 9%, an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22% to 24% by 2030, and average annual Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion of >100%.
The company reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 billion and $7.7 billion and Net income between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion.
CRH announced a $40 billion financial capacity over the next five years for growth investments and shareholder returns.
In 2024, CRH achieved $35.6 billion in Revenues and $6.9 billion in Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting a +8% and +15% 10-year CAGR respectively since 2014.
The company holds leading positions in key segments, including $1.6 billion in 2024 Revenues from its water infrastructure business and $6.4 billion in revenues from its Roads platform.

Sep 30, 2025, 12:50 PM

8-K

CRH sets five-year financial targets and reaffirms 2025 guidance

CRH

Guidance Update

New Projects/Investments

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

CRH is hosting an Investor Day to present its next era of growth and five-year financial targets for 2026-2030.
For the 2026-2030 period, the company targets average annual Revenue growth of 7% to 9%, an Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22% to 24% by 2030, and average annual Adjusted Free Cash Flow Conversion of >100%.
CRH reaffirmed its 2025 financial guidance, projecting Adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 billion and $7.7 billion.
The company anticipates $40 billion in financial capacity over the next five years for growth investments and shareholder returns.

Sep 30, 2025, 9:40 AM

Press Release

CRH Outlines 2026-2030 Financial Goals and Investment Plans

CRH

Guidance Update

New Projects/Investments

Revenue Acceleration/Inflection

CRH announced ambitious financial targets for the 2026-2030 period, including average annual revenue growth of 7-9%, an adjusted EBITDA margin of 22-24% by 2030, and more than 100% adjusted free cash flow conversion.
The company has a $40 billion financial capacity over the next five years to invest and return cash to shareholders.
CRH reaffirmed its 2025 guidance with an adjusted EBITDA forecast of $7.5 billion to $7.7 billion.
The strategic shift involves focusing on construction innovation, selectively selling non-core assets, and pursuing acquisitions to enhance industry leadership and maximize shareholder value.

Sep 30, 2025, 8:03 AM

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