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$64.63B
Shares
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Earnings call · FY2026 Q1

Crh Public Ltd Co Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Crh Public Ltd Co Q1 FY2026 Earnings Call

Concluded Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026 33 turns
Period
FY2026 Q1
Runtime
Sources
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Executive readout · one minute

What matters this quarter

CRH reported Q1 2026 revenues of $7.4 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with adjusted EBITDA of $586 million, up 18%, and 70 basis points of margin expansion, while reaffirming full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion.

Infrastructure Megatrends and Demand 57 Portfolio Management and M&A (Axius) 53 Financial Performance and Guidance 41 IIJA Funding and Government Policy 24 Cost Inflation and Winter-Fill Program 12 Capital Allocation and Shareholder Returns 11

Management tone

Confident

Net tone +75 · moderate hedging

Grounding quotes
  • “Notwithstanding the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the underlying demand environment across our key markets remains positive, and we are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2026”
  • “we expect full year adjusted EBITDA to be between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion, representing another strong year of growth and value creation for CRH”
  • “Overall, a robust performance and a good start to the season with revenues, adjusted EBITDA and margin all well ahead of the prior year period”
  • “Overall, we are optimistic the outcome will support a higher level of investment and a good outlook for our business”

Forward guidance

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Research coverage

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Revenue $7.37B +9.1% YoY
Diluted EPS -$0.27
Gross margin 27.7% +0.5 pp YoY
Net income -$176.00M

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Key takeaways

What improved, and what deserves a closer read.

Constructive signals

  • Total revenues of $7.4 billion, up 9% YoY, supported by early-season project activity, disciplined commercial execution and acquisition contributions.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $586 million, up 18% YoY, with 70 basis points of margin expansion to 8.0% (vs. 7.3%).
  • Americas Materials Solutions revenues up 21%, with aggregates volumes +14% and cement volumes +10%.
  • International Solutions adjusted EBITDA up 32% with 130 basis points of margin expansion.
  • Quarterly dividend raised 5% to $0.39 per share, with $300 million quarterly buyback tranche commenced and ~$400 million already returned YTD.
  • $900 million committed across nine value-accretive acquisitions YTD, including Axius Water strengthening the U.S. water infrastructure platform.

Risks & pressure points

  • Net loss of $0.2 billion in Q1 2026, higher than the $0.1 billion net loss in Q1 2025, driven by higher depreciation and impairment charges and increased interest expense, net.
  • Outdoor Living Solutions Q1 revenues were 3% behind the prior year due to a delayed start to the season from adverse weather.
  • Aggregate pricing was 1% behind the prior year (geographic/project mix), and cement pricing declined 1% due to regional variances.
  • Americas Building Solutions faced adverse weather and subdued new-build residential activity.
  • Company continues to flag macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty, though underlying demand is described as positive.
  • Management expects mid-single-digit inflation in 2026 across labor, raw materials, maintenance and subcontractors.

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“Notwithstanding the current macroeconomic uncertainty, the underlying demand environment across our key markets remains positive, and we are pleased to reaffirm our financial guidance for 2026, reflecting a strong start to the year as well as the net impact of divestitures and acquisitions agreed in the year-to-date. Assuming normal seasonal weather patterns for the remainder of the year and no further major dislocations in the geopolitical or macroeconomic environment, we expect full year adjusted EBITDA to be between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion, representing another strong year of growth and value creation for CRH.” Jim Mintern, CEO
“Our ongoing share buyback program has returned approximately $400 million so far this year. And today, we are commencing a further quarterly tranche of $300 million to be completed no later than the 28th of July. I am also pleased to report that the Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, representing an increase of 5% on the prior year, in line with our strong financial position and policy of consistent long-term dividend growth.” Jim Mintern, CEO

Forward guidance

From the 8-K filed Apr 30, 2026.

Metric Guided
Net income
FY26
$3.9B – $4.1B
Adjusted EBITDA
FY26
$8.1B – $8.5B

Quarter detail

How the reported period landed and where the business moved.

Revenue · segments

International Solutions$2.98B +5.2% YoY
Americas Materials Solutions$2.72B +21.4% YoY
Americas Building Solutions$1.67B -0.8% YoY

Capital returned

Buybacks
$332.00M
Dividend / share
$0.39
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