CRH
CRH plcNYSEMaterialsBuilding MaterialsSnapshot 2026-05-08
As of May 8, 2026, CRH has a mixed analyst signal with a composite score of 9.4 and a medium confidence level of 68.2. The score is influenced by various factors, including a macro score of 13.5 and a momentum score of -16.0, indicating elevated risk. The valuation score is 70.0, categorized as inexpensive. This analysis is provisional.
Price
Daily closes from AlphaVantage. Earnings/event dots are placed inline.
Factor signals
Read top-to-bottom: thesis (is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold), watch flags (has something changed worth re-reading), and position context (how violent might the path be). Each pill is a parallel diagnostic — never aggregated into a single score.
Thesis
— is this a strong company over a 1–3 year hold?Why this rank
- Direction share1.00
- Slope (norm)0.22
- Bonus0.00
Why this rank
Trailing four: 2024-Q3, 2025-Q1, 2025-Q2, 2025-Q3
Why this rank
Watch
— has something changed worth re-reading?Why this setup
EPS estimate $2.16 → $2.07 (-3.8% / 30d). 0 raised, 6 cut, 6 covering analysts.
1 upgrade, 0 downgrades / 30d, 0 maintained. 91% of analysts rate Buy.
1 PT revisions / 30d. Avg target 19.6% above current price.
0 positive, 0 negative / 30d.
F4 · Management deep-dive — recent events, stated priorities, guidance track record
Recent 8-K events
4 material events in the last 24 months — top 4 listed below.
Stated priorities
3 priorityies extracted from earnings transcripts (as of 2026-05-08).
- 1.Invest in value-accretive acquisitionsgrowthbehind0% progress
2/18: “CEO: 'We completed 38 value-accretive acquisitions in 2025 for $4.1 billion.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. CRH completed 38 acquisitions in 2025 for $4.1 billion and invested $0.9 billion in nine acquisitions in Q1 2026. The strategy is delivering growth through acquisitions, as evidenced by the continued investment in high-growth opportunities.
- 2.Maintain strong cash generationcapital allocationmixed35% progress
2/18: “CEO: 'Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.6 billion, $0.6 billion ahead of the prior year.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.6 billion in 2025, $0.6 billion ahead of the prior year. This reflects strong cash generation capabilities, supporting growth and shareholder returns, consistent with management's focus.
- 3.Reaffirm financial guidance for 2026growthbehind0% progress
4/30: “CEO: 'We are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2026.'”
Why this status
Stated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance with expected net income of $3.9bn to $4.1bn. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the company maintains confidence in achieving its financial targets, indicating a stable outlook.
Guidance track record
Insufficient guidance history for this ticker.
Position context
— how violent might the path be while I hold it?Why this risk level
Recent vol — 30d annualized 36%; 252d 30%.
Drawdown — Max 1y −24%. Bad day move −3%.
Beta to sector ETF (XLB) — 0.07 over 1y.
Liquidity — score 100/100.
Sub-scores — vol 50/100, drawdown 52/100, beta 7/100, earnings vol —.
via XLB
Tailwind = sector leading the S&P 500; headwind = trailing. Both can be constructive — historically, headwind regimes have averaged stronger forward returns than tailwind.
Context label only — describes the market state (e.g. real bear vs narrative panic, healthy uptrend vs late-stage froth). It is not a per-ticker buy/sell signal and does not predict factor performance.
Not investment advice. As of 2026-05-08.
What changed
The most important moves since the prior daily snapshot.
- No material changes since the prior snapshot.
No material changes since the prior snapshot.
as of 2026-05-08
Management scorecard
How management runs the business — capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
What management is focused on
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
- #1
Invest in value-accretive acquisitions
GrowthContinue to strengthen market positions through strategic acquisitions.
BehindStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. CRH completed 38 acquisitions in 2025 for $4.1 billion and invested $0.9 billion in nine acquisitions in Q1 2026. The strategy is delivering growth through acquisitions, as evidenced by the continued investment in high-growth opportunities.
0%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We completed 38 value-accretive acquisitions in 2025 for $4.1 billion.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-18Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-02-18Show history (2)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'Investing $0.9bn in nine value-accretive acquisitions.'”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'We completed 38 value-accretive acquisitions in 2025 for $4.1 billion.'”
- #2
Maintain strong cash generation
Capital allocationFocus on generating strong cash flow to support growth and shareholder returns.
MixedStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Net cash provided by operating activities was $5.6 billion in 2025, $0.6 billion ahead of the prior year. This reflects strong cash generation capabilities, supporting growth and shareholder returns, consistent with management's focus.
Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.6 billion35%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.6 billion, $0.6 billion ahead of the prior year.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-02-18Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-02-18Show history (2)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.6 billion.'”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'Net cash provided by operating activities of $5.6 billion, $0.6 billion ahead of the prior year.'”
- #3
Reaffirm financial guidance for 2026
GrowthMaintain confidence in achieving 2026 financial targets despite macroeconomic uncertainties.
BehindStated in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance with expected net income of $3.9bn to $4.1bn. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, the company maintains confidence in achieving its financial targets, indicating a stable outlook.
0%CEO/CFO:“CEO: 'We are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2026.'”Press releaseSource dated 2026-04-30Stated 2 of last 8 quartersFirst seen 2026-04-30Show history (2)
- 2026-Q1Press release
“CEO: 'We are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2026.'”
- 2025-Q4Press release
“CEO: 'Expect further growth & value creation with FY 26 Net income of $3.9bn to $4.1bn.'”
How this stock is priced
Two ways to read price: against peers in the same business, and against the company's own history.
Not enough peers to compare yet.
Cheaper than its own typical valuation.
P/E over the last 5 years
26 monthly pointsHow this compares
A side-by-side read on composite, valuation, and risk versus peers.
| Stock | Composite | Valuation | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
CRH CRH plc | +9.4 | inexpensive | elevated |
LIN Linde plc | +24 | inexpensive | moderate |
NEM Newmont | +17 | inexpensive | elevated |
FCX Freeport-McMoRan | +6.4 | — | elevated |
SHW Sherwin-Williams | +18 | inexpensive | moderate |
Risk — how this stock moves
What a normal day looks like, what a bad day looks like, and the worst the last year has thrown at it.
What could change this view
Conditional scenarios — if X happens, the score would shift by about Y points. These are not predictions.
- If materials sector trend rises from +0.10 into 'improving' (>= +0.20)+5.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is raised (currently REAFFIRMED as of 2025-09-30)+4.0 pts
- If next-quarter guidance is cut (currently REAFFIRMED as of 2025-09-30)-8.0 pts
- If materials sector trend falls from +0.10 into 'weakening' (<= -0.20)-5.0 pts
- If growth state reverses from +0.25 (positive) to -0.25 (negative)-3.5 pts
Material updates
Recent SEC 8-K filings ranked by likely impact, confidence, and recency.
- 2026-04-308d agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2026, CRH plc (the ‘Company’) issued a press release announcing the financial results of the Company for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company will host an earnings conference call and webcast presentation to discuss its quarterly results on April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EDT). Investors an…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 54 - 2026-02-182mo agoItem 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 18, 2026, CRH plc (the ‘Company’) issued a press release announcing the financial results of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference. The Company will host an earnings conference call and webcast presentation to discuss its 2025 results on February 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. (EST). Investors a…
earnings preannouncementneutralscore 11 - 2026-02-182mo agoItem 8.01
Other Events. On February 18, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the declaration of a quarterly dividend. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
capital allocationneutralscore 8 - 2025-12-055mo agoItem 5.02
Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On December 1, 2025, Patrick Decker notified the Board of Directors (the ‘Board’) of CRH plc (the ‘Company’) of his decision to resign as a Director of the Company, with effect from December 1, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. Mr. Decker’s decision to resign from the Board was not the result of any disagreement relating to the Company’s opera…
executive changeneutralscore 2
Score history
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