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CRH·CRH PLC

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After Hours
High
$105.71
Open
$103.56
Market Cap
70.00B
52W High
$131.55
Low
$102.63
P. Close
$102.93
P/E
19.07
52W Low
$91.22
Fwd P/E
15.40
DailyIQ Est.
$149.72
Technical Score (1D)
18
SELL
News Sentiment
31
BEARISH
CRH’s shares slipped below the 200‑day moving average, closing at 114.91 GBX, a technical breach that signals a short‑term bearish bias for the stock. The drop has prompted JPMorgan to trim its price objective to 103.66 GBX, while Jefferies still maintains a buy rating with a target of 108.14 GBX, reflecting a split in analyst sentiment. The market’s average rating remains buy at 105.22 GBX, indicating that the broader consensus has not yet fully absorbed the technical signal. Because the 200‑day average is a key trend indicator, traders should watch whether the stock can rebound above that level or continue to slide, as it will dictate short‑term momentum. The recent analyst revisions suggest that any sustained move below the average could trigger further downward pressure on the target prices. In the next 1–10 trading days, the stock’s ability to hold or recover above the 200‑day line will be a critical barometer for investor confidence. Watch for a potential reversal if the price closes above the average on multiple sessions, which could restore bullish sentiment. Also monitor any additional analyst commentary that may adjust the price objective further, as this could influence short‑term trading decisions.
Earnings Summary
CRH PLC, headquartered in Dublin, is a global provider of building materials and solutions, supplying aggregates, cement, concrete, and value‑added products to public infrastructure, commercial and residential construction, and utility networks, positioning it firmly within the Basic Materials sector and Building Materials industry. In its most recent earnings cycle, CRH reported Q4 2025 revenue of $9.416 billion, up 6.2% from the $8.87 billion reported in Q4 2024, while earnings per share rose from $1.1796 to $1.52, a 29% increase; however, the company missed analyst estimates in both quarters, with Q4 2025 EPS falling slightly below the $1.5365 forecast and Q4 2024 EPS below the $1.41817 estimate, indicating a pattern of revenue growth coupled with EPS misses. Historically, CRH has shown a steady YoY revenue expansion, with the latest quarter reflecting a modest 6% rise, while EPS growth has accelerated, yet the company has consistently fallen short of consensus guidance, suggesting that margin pressures or cost inflation may be eroding profitability despite top‑line gains. Recent news highlights a technical breach as shares slipped below the 200‑day moving average, prompting JPMorgan to trim its price objective and generating mixed analyst sentiment, while Argus Research and other firms have cut price targets citing weaker revenue guidance and tightening construction market conditions; conversely, Jefferies has lifted its target in light of potential Arcosa acquisition benefits, underscoring divergent views on near‑term versus long‑term prospects. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release on July 30, paying close attention to any revisions to revenue guidance, cost‑management initiatives, and the status of the Arcosa shareholder meeting, as these factors will likely influence short‑term volatility and the broader construction market indicators that directly impact CRH’s profitability.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.05$1.33$1.60$1.88$2.16Q4'24Q4'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.03 - -
Q4'25$1.54$1.52-1.1%
Q4'24$1.42$1.18-16.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$8.6B$9.2B$9.8B$10.4B$11.0BQ4'24Q4'25Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$10.8B - -
Q4'25$9.6B$9.4B-1.6%
Q4'24 - $8.9B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CRH Stock Snapshot

CRH is currently trading at $103.05, giving CRH PLC a market cap of 70.00B and a P/E ratio of 19.1. Today's range spans $102.63–$105.71, with shares opening at $103.56 and moving up $0.12 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 18/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 31/100.

Over the past year CRH has traded between $91.22 and $131.55 - the current price is +13.0% off the 52-week low and -21.7% from the high. 29 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $142.61 (range $105.00–$165.00), implying upside of +38.4%.

The bearish momentum on CRH PLC (CRH) - 18/100 (SELL), sentiment bearish at 31/100, price $103.05 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) - is the type of setup where stop-loss selling from long-side momentum strategies amplifies the initial technical weakness. The current P/E ratio stands at 19.1. At 70.00B in Basic Materials market cap, the 52-week range of $91.22–$131.55 provides the structural reference, and the lower end of that range becomes the next key test if the current SELL signal persists.

Analyst coverage for CRH becomes a double-edged factor in a SELL phase: at 70.00B in Basic Materials market cap, active coverage is high enough that downgrade risk is real and impactful. The 18/100 technical reading and bearish sentiment (31/100) at $103.05 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) place the stock in the zone where one or two high-profile estimate cuts can convert a grinding decline into a sharper re-rating — the $91.22–$131.55 range establishes where that repricing lands.