10-K · February 18, 2026
CRH reported a record fiscal year in 2025 with Total revenues of $37.447 billion, Net income of $3.790 billion and diluted EPS of $5.51 while generating strong operating cash flow of $5.625 billion (FCF approx. $2.912…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
CRH earnings analysis
Filed April 30, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
CRH's Q1 2026 results show a 9% increase in revenues to $7.4 billion year-over-year, but the company also reported a wider net loss of $180 million compared to $98 million a year earlier. Despite missing EPS estimates…
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CRH's Q1 2026 results show a 9% increase in revenues to $7.4 billion year-over-year, but the company also reported a wider net loss of $180 million compared to $98 million a year earlier. Despite missing EPS estimates at -$0.27, management is optimistic about underlying demand and reaffirmed its expectations for FY26, projecting net income between $3.9 billion and $4.1 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion.
Gross and operating margin
How much of each revenue dollar the business keeps.
One point per quarterly or annual filing. Both margins are shares of that report's revenue.
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Our analysis across the last few reports.
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-0.27
- Gross margin
- 27.7%
- Segment
- Americas Materials Solutions
- Segment
- Americas Building Solutions
- Segment
- International Solutions
What stood out
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Revenue Up 9% Year-over-Year
Q1 2026 revenues increased to $7.4 billion from $6.76 billion in Q1 2025.
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Improved Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA reached $586 million, a year-over-year increase of 18%.
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Cash Returned to Shareholders
CRH returned $0.3 billion to shareholders through buybacks, maintaining prior year levels.
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Higher Acquisitions Impacting Growth
Five acquisitions completed in Q1 2026, contributing to growth despite a total cash consideration of only $0.1 billion.
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Continued Positive Demand Outlook
Management expects favorable underlying demand across key end-markets, driven by public infrastructure investment.
What to watch
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Wider Net Loss
Net loss increased to ($180) million from ($98) million in the prior year.
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Higher Debt Costs
Interest expense rose by $22 million, totaling $203 million for the quarter.
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Adverse Weather Impact
Severe weather conditions negatively affected operations and residential new-build demand.
Management's outlook
Management affirmed full-year guidance for net income of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion.
Earlier filings 4
10-Q · November 5, 2025
CRH reported quarterly revenue of $11,069 million (Q3 2025) and diluted EPS of $2.21, up from $10,515 million and $1.97 in Q3 2024. Gross profit improved to $4,309 million and operating income increased to $2,081…
10-Q · August 6, 2025
CRH reported Q2 revenue of $10,206 million and diluted EPS of $1.94, marginally beating consensus (EPS beat vs est. $1.90). Gross profit was $4,026 million and operating income $1,935 million, leaving operating margins…
10-Q · November 7, 2024
CRH reported Q3 revenue of $10,515 million (up $387 million vs Q3 2023) and diluted EPS of $1.97 (up from $1.80 a year ago). Gross profit and operating income improved to $4,059 million and $1,964 million respectively,…
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