CRH

CRH · NYSE

$84.89−$1.54 (−1.78%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 23, 7:40 PM ET

Prev close $86.43

CRH analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 15 analysts over the last 12 months. 93% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy14
Hold1
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 28 analysts

Average $131.50 (+54.9% upside)

Low: $106.05
Now: $84.89
High: $173.25

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

CRH analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
Barclays	Oct 19, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$131.00 → $110.00	38%
JP Morgan	Oct 13, 2026	Initiates	Overweight	$140.00 → $115.00	46%
RBC Capital	Oct 9, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$165.00 → $135.00	33%
Wells Fargo	Oct 5, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$107.00 → $106.00	55%
Truist Securities	Oct 5, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$130.00 → $105.00	56%
Citigroup	Oct 2, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$122.00 → $106.00	57%
UBS	Sep 22, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$147.00 → $135.00	0%
Morgan Stanley	Sep 11, 2026	Initiates	Overweight	$139.00	42%
Wells Fargo	Sep 9, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$132.00 → $107.00	55%
DA Davidson	Aug 25, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$137.00	52%

The case for and against

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Bull case

CRH has demonstrated robust revenue growth, achieving an overall increase of 8%, driven by a compounded annual growth rate of 8% in paving over the last five years. The company's strong presence in North America, which accounts for 75% of its EBITDA, solidifies its position as the largest producer of aggregates and asphalt, enhancing its financial stability and market leadership. With expectations for ongoing aggressive capital deployment and a projected increase in organic growth, CRH is well-positioned for further valuation expansion and sustained financial performance.

Bear case

CRH faces several fundamental challenges that contribute to a negative outlook for its stock. Key factors include the potential impact of foreign exchange headwinds, ongoing uncertainty in demand affecting visibility into shipments for both non-residential and residential construction, and persistent inflation that may erode pricing gains on certain products. Additionally, CRH's margins are notably lower than those of its peers, which raises concerns about its competitive positioning in an increasingly challenging market environment.

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