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Form 8-K · Current Report · Filed 2026-04-30

CRH Reports Strong Q1 2026 Financial Results and Announces Strategic Actions

CRH plc reported a 9% year-over-year increase in total revenues to $7.4 billion for the first quarter of 2026, driven by positive underlying demand, disciplined commercial execution, and contributions from acquisitions.

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0001628280-26-028554
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0000849395
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Despite a net loss of $0.2 billion, adjusted EBITDA increased by 18% to $0.6 billion. The company announced a 5% increase in the quarterly dividend to $0.39 per share and initiated an additional $0.3 billion share buyback program. CRH also announced strategic divestitures totaling $1.9 billion across three non-core businesses and acquisitions worth $0.9 billion, including the acquisition of Axius Water for $0.7 billion. The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance, expecting net income between $3.9 billion and $4.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion.

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Item events

Reported Item

Earnings Beat Dividend Increase Share Repurchase Program Announced Strategic Partnership M&A Transaction

Market reaction

Close before filing

$113.44

Next session

+1.8%

Since filing

-16.2%

Latest close

$95.01

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Within 45 days of this filing, CRH insiders reported 75 Form 4 transactions — net selling of $3.5M.

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