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CRH

CRH plc

CRH

CRH plc • NYSE
$119.95 ▲ 0.24% (+0.29)
Market Cap $80.40 B
52w High $121.99
52w Low $76.75
Dividend Yield 1.48%
P/E 23.94
Volume 2.36M
Outstanding Shares 670.29M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q3-2025 $11.069B ▲ $2.228B ▲ $1.503B ▲ 13.578% ▲ $2.23 ▲ $2.847B ▲
Q2-2025 $8.712B ▲ $1.801B ▲ $1.121B ▲ 12.865% ▲ $1.66 ▲ $2.12B ▲
Q1-2025 $6.242B ▼ $1.689B ▼ $-93.312M ▼ -1.495% ▼ $-0.138 ▼ $473.027M ▼
Q4-2024 $8.566B ▼ $1.846B ▼ $675.024M ▼ 7.88% ▼ $0.995 ▼ $1.6B ▼
Q3-2024 $9.414B $1.93B $1.211B 12.867% $1.78 $2.261B

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q3-2025 $4.198B ▲ $58.527B ▲ $33.898B ▲ $23.309B ▲
Q2-2025 $2.876B ▼ $53.984B ▲ $30.354B ▲ $22.345B ▲
Q1-2025 $3.704B ▼ $51.921B ▲ $29.564B ▲ $21.119B ▼
Q4-2024 $3.881B ▲ $50.613B ▼ $27.763B ▼ $21.607B ▼
Q3-2024 $3.141B $51.221B $28.055B $21.875B

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q3-2025 $1.519B ▲ $2.107B ▲ $-3.034B ▼ $-69.551M ▲ $0 ▲ $1.413B ▲
Q2-2025 $1.321B ▲ $1.204B ▲ $-772.304M ▲ $-984.596M ▼ $-406.314M ▼ $601.86M ▲
Q1-2025 $-86.884M ▼ $-600.522M ▼ $-898.935M ▲ $1.054B ▲ $-376.019M ▼ $-1.196B ▼
Q4-2024 $678.606M ▼ $2.567B ▲ $-1.713B ▼ $-13.136M ▲ $655.71M ▲ $1.708B ▲
Q3-2024 $1.236B $1.361B $-1.658B $-575.669M $-765.456M $889.346M

Revenue by Products

Product Q3-2024Q4-2024Q1-2025Q2-2025
Product
Product
 $7.48Bn ▲$6.54Bn ▼$5.61Bn ▼$7.92Bn ▲
Service
Service
 $3.03Bn ▲$2.33Bn ▼$1.14Bn ▼$2.29Bn ▲

Five-Year Company Overview

Income Statement

Income Statement CRH’s income statement over the last several years shows steady, broad-based improvement. Sales have grown consistently, and profitability at every level (gross, operating, and EBITDA) has trended higher, indicating decent pricing power and cost control. Net income has been strong but a bit more uneven, suggesting some impact from one-off items and the natural cyclicality of construction markets. Overall, the business looks more profitable and resilient today than it was a few years ago, even after accounting for industry ups and downs.

Balance Sheet

Balance Sheet The balance sheet shows a large, mature asset base that has grown slowly, supported by a solid level of shareholder equity. Debt has risen compared with a few years ago, which increases financial leverage but does not appear extreme for a capital-intensive business of this scale. Cash balances have come down from prior peaks, implying less of a cushion and a higher reliance on ongoing cash generation and credit lines. In simple terms, CRH looks sturdier than highly leveraged peers, but it is clearly using its balance sheet to fund growth and acquisitions rather than hoarding cash.

Cash Flow

Cash Flow CRH generates healthy, recurring cash flow from its operations, which is a key strength in a cyclical industry. Free cash flow has remained positive each year, though it has moved around as the company steps up investment in plants, equipment, and growth projects. Recent higher capital spending suggests a phase of heavier reinvestment, which supports future capacity and innovation but leaves a bit less surplus cash in the near term. Overall, the cash flow profile looks robust and dependable, with enough flexibility to support both investment and shareholder returns when conditions allow.

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge CRH holds a leading position in construction materials, especially in North America, and benefits from significant scale, a wide geographic footprint, and a deeply integrated value chain from raw materials to finished solutions. Its strategy of frequent, bolt‑on acquisitions has built dense networks of quarries, plants, and distribution assets that are difficult for smaller rivals to replicate. By acting as a one‑stop solutions provider rather than just a commodity materials seller, CRH can embed itself in complex projects and capture more value. The main vulnerabilities lie in the sector’s exposure to economic cycles, infrastructure budgets, and energy and input costs, which even a strong competitive position cannot fully offset.

Innovation and R&D

Innovation and R&D Innovation at CRH is focused less on traditional laboratory R&D and more on applied, commercial solutions in sustainability and digital construction. The company is actively developing and acquiring lower‑carbon cements, concretes, and asphalts, and using supplementary materials to reduce emissions, supported by moves like the Eco Material Technologies acquisition. It is also rolling out digital tools and automation—such as plant optimization systems, intelligent compaction, and AI‑based water leak detection—to improve efficiency and service. Through CRH Ventures and its open-innovation approach, the firm is placing a range of small, strategic bets in emerging construction technologies, though the long‑term payoff and winners in these areas remain uncertain.

Summary

CRH appears to be a mature, profitable building materials company that has steadily strengthened its earnings power and cash generation over the past five years. It uses a solid, but somewhat more leveraged, balance sheet to support ongoing investment and acquisitions, accepting higher capital intensity and some financial risk in exchange for growth and strategic positioning. Operationally, its scale, integration, and market leadership in North America, combined with a strong push into sustainable and digital solutions, give it a meaningful edge over many competitors. The key watchpoints are the inherent cyclicality of construction demand, rising capital and decarbonization needs, and execution risk as it integrates deals and scales new technologies.

NEWS

November 5, 2025 · 5:00 PM UTC

CRH plc Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2025

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November 5, 2025 · 4:28 PM UTC

CRH Continues Share Buyback Program

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November 5, 2025 · 4:06 PM UTC

CRH declares quarterly dividend

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November 5, 2025 · 4:05 PM UTC

CRH Reports Third Quarter 2025 Results

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October 23, 2025 · 8:00 AM UTC

CRH Announces Date for Q3 2025 Results Conference Call

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