CRH plc (CRH)
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-05
$95.45-3.39%
Close 2026-11-05 · 1-day change
NYSEMaterialsConstruction MaterialsSnapshot 2026-11-05
QuarterlyIQ Insights · CRH
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within materials on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-05.
The screen ranks CRH against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Materials names rated strong grew net income 63% of the time over the next year (vs 47% for the rest of the cohort, n=1960).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Backed by our robust balance sheet and financial capacity, we agreed the $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa, which will reinforce our position as the leading aggregates and critical infrastructure pl…
Stated in 7 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Backed by our robust balance sheet and financial capacity, we agreed the $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa, which will reinforce our position as the leading aggregates and critical infrastructure player in North America.” “The transaction reinforces CRH’s position as the leader in U.S. aggregates, expands our capabilities in U.S. energy infrastructure, and increases exposure to some of the fastest-growing Metropolitan Statistical Areas in the U.S. The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2027 subject to approval of Arcosa’s stockholders, regulatory approvals, and other customary closing conditions.”
“Backed by our robust balance sheet and financial capacity, we agreed the $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa, which will reinforce our position as the leading aggregates and critical infrastructure pl…”
“The Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Axius Water, a leading provider of specialized water quality solutions in North America, for a consideration of $0.7 billion, with the transaction…”
“We completed 38 value-accretive acquisitions in 2025 for a total consideration of $4.1 billion, enabling us to strengthen our market leading positions, further develop our connected portfolio and inc…”
“We have completed 27 acquisitions year-to-date, including the acquisition of Eco Material Technologies, and continue to see an active pipeline of value-accretive opportunities supported by infrastruc…”
“As announced on July 29, 2025, CRH has reached an agreement to acquire Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material), a leading supplier of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) in North America, fo…”
“Key Highlights Summary Financials Q1 2025 Change Total revenues $6.8bn +3% Net (loss) income ($98m) n/m 1 Net (loss) income margin (1.5%) (320bps) Adjusted EBITDA* $495m +11% Adjusted EBITDA margin*…”
CRH Q2 2026 Results 2 Exhibit 99.1 Dividends and Share Buybacks In line with its policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, on July 30, 2026, CRH announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per shar…
Stated in 7 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “CRH Q2 2026 Results 2 Exhibit 99.1 Dividends and Share Buybacks In line with its policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, on July 30, 2026, CRH announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, representing a 5% increase on the prior year.” “CRH continued its ongoing share buyback program in the first three months of 2026 repurchasing approximately 2.9 million Ordinary Shares for total consideration of $0.3 billion, compared to 3.2 million Ordinary Shares repurchased for total consideration of $0.3 billion in the first three months of 2025.”
CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating.
Stated in 7 of 8 supplied quarters. Management reported: “CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating.” “|| (iii) 2026 capital expenditure guidance is being updated from the previous range of $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion to a new range of $2.7 billion to $2.9 billion to reflect project timing and lower maintenance spend.”
By end of 2028, the two-year program is expected to deliver annual run-rate benefits of approximately $400 million.
Continue disciplined commercial management, cost management and operational improvement across segments to support growth and margins.
Over the trailing year it converted 0.80x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Materials names rated neutral grew net income 50% of the time over the next year (vs 51% for the rest of the cohort, n=1899).
Most sensitive to the US dollar and the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
18 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Materials names rated volatile grew net income 52% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=1894).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-05.
“The strength of our balance sheet enabled us to invest $5 billion in 40 value-accretive acquisitions while also returning $3 billion of cash to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.”
“CRH Q2 2026 Results 2 Exhibit 99.1 Dividends and Share Buybacks In line with its policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, on July 30, 2026, CRH announced a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per shar…”
“CRH continued its ongoing share buyback program in the first three months of 2026 repurchasing approximately 2.9 million Ordinary Shares for total consideration of $0.3 billion, compared to 3.2 milli…”
“Dividends In line with its policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, on February 18, 2026, CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, representing a 5% increase on the prior year.”
“Dividends In line with its policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, on November 5, 2025, CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, representing a 6% increase on the prior year.”
“Dividends and Share Buybacks In line with the Company's policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, the Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share.”
“Dividends and Share Buybacks In line with the Company's policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, the Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share.”
“In line with the Company's policy of consistent long-term dividend growth and supported by its strong financial position, the Board approved dividends totaling $1.40 per share in 2024, a 5% increase…”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating.”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating.”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining i ts robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating.”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating with a BBB+ or equivalent rating with each of the three main rating agenc…”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating with a BBB+ or equivalent rating with each of the three main rating agenc…”
“CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating with a BBB+ or equivalent rating with each of the three main rating agenc…”
“The strength of our balance sheet enabled us to invest $5 billion in 40 value-accretive acquisitions while also returning $3 billion of cash to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks.”