Crh Plc $CRH Shares Sold by Groupama Asset Managment

Groupama Asset Managment reduced its holdings in Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH) by 6.7% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 96,576 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 6,914 shares during the period. Groupama Asset Managment’s holdings in CRH were worth $10,152,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in CRH. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of CRH by 158.5% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 8,670 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $763,000 after acquiring an additional 5,316 shares during the last quarter. Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of CRH by 5.3% during the 1st quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 13,178 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $1,159,000 after purchasing an additional 658 shares during the period. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of CRH by 58.5% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 4,279 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $393,000 after buying an additional 1,579 shares in the last quarter. Sei Investments Co. increased its stake in CRH by 18.9% during the second quarter. Sei Investments Co. now owns 228,288 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $20,957,000 after purchasing an additional 36,238 shares during the period. Finally, Treasurer of the State of North Carolina increased its stake in CRH by 0.7% during the second quarter. Treasurer of the State of North Carolina now owns 316,818 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $29,084,000 after purchasing an additional 2,348 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 62.50% of the company’s stock.

CRH Stock Performance

CRH stock opened at $95.03 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $63.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.68 and a beta of 1.32. Crh Plc has a one year low of $93.58 and a one year high of $131.55. The business has a fifty day moving average of $105.26 and a two-hundred day moving average of $111.36.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 30th. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $10.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $10.68 billion. CRH had a net margin of 9.93% and a return on equity of 15.76%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $1.94 EPS. CRH has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-6.050 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Crh Plc will post 5.89 EPS for the current year.

CRH Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.6%. CRH’s payout ratio is currently 28.89%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research firms have issued reports on CRH. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of CRH in a report on Tuesday, June 23rd. Truist Financial lowered their target price on shares of CRH from $140.00 to $130.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. Stephens dropped their price target on shares of CRH from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on CRH from $149.00 to $165.60 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, June 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “overweight” rating and issued a $139.00 target price on shares of CRH in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and two have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, CRH presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $139.44.

CRH News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CRH reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $10.8 billion, up 6% year over year and ahead of the $10.68 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share also exceeded expectations of $2.02, while net income increased 13% to $1.5 billion. Growth was supported by pricing, underlying demand, acquisitions and infrastructure activity. CRH Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion and continues to advance its planned Arcosa transaction, which carries a targeted $175 million in synergies. The outlook reflects continued pricing momentum and demand for infrastructure-related products. CRH EBITDA Outlook and Arcosa Deal
• Positive Sentiment: CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable September 16 to shareholders of record August 14. The annualized payout implies a yield of about 1.6%, adding to shareholder returns.
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target from $140 to $130 but maintained a “buy” rating, still implying substantial upside based on the reported reference price. The target reduction may reflect a more cautious near-term valuation view rather than a change in the firm’s overall stance. Truist Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: CRH’s 2026 EPS guidance of $5.60 to $6.05 has a midpoint of $5.83, below the approximately $5.95 analyst consensus. Subdued residential construction activity in some markets also remains a headwind, potentially offsetting strength in infrastructure and commercial demand.

CRH Profile

CRH plc, originally formed as Cement Roadstone Holdings in 1970 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global building materials group. The company has grown from its Irish roots into one of the largest international suppliers of construction materials, expanding primarily through acquisitions and regional business development. CRH operates an integrated network of manufacturing and distribution businesses that serve both public and private construction markets.

CRH’s core activities include the production and distribution of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and other bulk materials, together with a broad range of value-added building products such as precast concrete, masonry, bricks, roofing products, pipe and drainage systems, and construction accessories.