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NYSE:CRH

CRH (CRH) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$86.02
-1.18 (-1.35%)
(As of 03/27/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$85.50
$88.00
50-Day Range
$68.04
$87.20
52-Week Range
$46.84
$88.00
Volume
2.32 million shs
Average Volume
4.07 million shs
Market Capitalization
$59.33 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.46%
Price Target
$74.64

CRH MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating
Moderate Buy
2.86 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
13.2% Downside
$74.64 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
0.61% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.91mentions of CRH in the last 14 days
Based on 10 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
8.63%
From $5.33 to $5.79 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

2.38 out of 5 stars

Construction Sector

66th out of 98 stocks

Cement, Hydraulic Industry

2nd out of 4 stocks

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About CRH Stock (NYSE:CRH)

CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland and internationally. It operates through four segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, Europe Materials Solutions, and Europe Building Solutions. The company provides solutions for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and commercial and residential buildings; and produces and sells aggregates, cement, readymixed concrete, and asphalt, as well as provides paving and construction services. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers solutions for the built environment in communities across North America; and offers building and infrastructure solutions serving complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for enhancing private and public spaces. In addition, the company combines materials, products, and services to produce a wide range of architectural and infrastructural solutions for use in the building and renovation of critical utility infrastructure, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces for the built environment. Further, it produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising floor and wall elements, beams, vaults, pipes, and manholes; granite, limestone, and sandstone; concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, utility enclosures, and modular precast structures; engineered steel, polymer-based anchoring, fixing, and connecting solutions; concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs; and fencing and railing systems, composite decking, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes. The company was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

CRH Stock Price History

CRH Stock News Headlines

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Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 1/17 Dividend
12/14/2023
Dividend Payable
1/17/2024
Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend
3/14/2024
Today
3/28/2024
Dividend Payable
4/17/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Cement, hydraulic
Sub-Industry
N/A
Employees
75,800
Year Founded
1970

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$74.64
High Stock Price Target
$105.00
Low Stock Price Target
$6.50
Potential Upside/Downside
-13.2%
Consensus Rating
Moderate Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
2.86
Research Coverage
7 Analysts

Profitability

Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$34.95 billion

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
$59.33 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.28

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Key Executives

  • Mr. Albert Jude Manifold FCPA (Age 61)
    MBA, MBS, Group Chief Executive & Executive Director
    Comp: $5.75M
  • Mr. Jim Mintern (Age 56)
    CFO & Director
    Comp: $2.67M
  • Mr. Randy Lake (Age 58)
    Chief Operating Officer
  • Mr. Tom Holmes
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Ms. Isabel Foley
    Group General Counsel
  • Mr. Robert Feury Jr. (Age 61)
    Chief Culture & People Officer
  • Mr. Scott W. Parson
    President of Mountain West Division & Senior VP of Americas Materials West
  • Mr. Noel O'Mahony
    Group Performance & Strategy Director and Senior VP
  • Frank Heisterkamp
    Director of Capital Markets & ESG
  • Mr. Nathan Creech
    President of Americas Division

Should I Buy CRH Stock? CRH Pros and Cons Explained

These insights were generated using artificial intelligence. They are based on proprietary MarketBeat data, news articles, and custom LLM A.I. algorithms. This analysis of CRH was last updated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10:56 PM.

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CRH plc:

  • CRH plc has shown consistent growth in its stock price, trading at $83.79 recently, with a 52-week high of $84.65.
  • Analysts have issued "buy" ratings for CRH plc, indicating positive future performance expectations.
  • CRH plc announced a dividend yield of 2%, providing potential income for investors.
  • Institutional investors like Alpine Global Management LLC and Citigroup Inc. have increased their stakes in CRH plc, signaling confidence in the company.
  • CRH plc has a diverse portfolio in the construction industry, potentially reducing risk through market diversification.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in CRH plc for these reasons:

  • CRH plc's stock price has reached a high point, potentially limiting short-term growth opportunities.
  • Market volatility in the construction sector could impact CRH plc's performance and stock price unpredictably.
  • Increased competition in the construction industry may challenge CRH plc's market share and profitability.
  • Economic downturns or changes in government infrastructure spending could negatively affect CRH plc's revenue and growth prospects.
  • CRH plc's heavy reliance on global economic conditions may expose it to risks associated with international markets.

CRH Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CRH stock right now?

7 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CRH shares.
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What is CRH's stock price target for 2024?

7 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12 month target prices for CRH's stock. Their CRH share price targets range from $6.50 to $105.00. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach $74.64 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 13.2%.
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How have CRH shares performed in 2024?

CRH's stock was trading at $69.16 at the beginning of 2024. Since then, CRH stock has increased by 24.4% and is now trading at $86.02.
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Are investors shorting CRH?

CRH saw a decline in short interest during the month of March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 4,150,000 shares, a decline of 76.5% from the February 29th total of 17,630,000 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 3,710,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is currently 1.1 days. Approximately 0.6% of the shares of the company are sold short.
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How often does CRH pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CRH?

CRH declared a Variable dividend on Thursday, February 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.262 per share on Wednesday, April 17th. This represents a yield of 2%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 14th.
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Is CRH a good dividend stock?

CRH (NYSE:CRH) pays an annual dividend of $1.26 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.45%.
Read our dividend analysis for CRH.

What guidance has CRH issued on next quarter's earnings?

CRH updated its FY 2024 earnings guidance on Thursday, February, 29th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of 5.150-5.450 for the period, compared to the consensus EPS estimate of 4.960. The company issued revenue guidance of -.

What is Albert Manifold's approval rating as CRH's CEO?

55 employees have rated CRH Chief Executive Officer Albert Manifold on Glassdoor.com. Albert Manifold has an approval rating of 68% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of CRH own?
Who are CRH's major shareholders?

CRH's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Vanguard Group Inc. (3.78%), Vanguard Group Inc. (3.92%), DZ BANK AG Deutsche Zentral Genossenschafts Bank Frankfurt am Main (2.46%), Norges Bank (2.05%), Greenhaven Associates Inc. (1.56%) and Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (1.18%).

How do I buy shares of CRH?

Shares of CRH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Does CRH have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of CRH: APG Mid-Atlantic Inc., Alulux GmbH, Ancon Building Products, Ancon Building Products Pty Ltd, Ancon Limited, Ash Grove Cement, Ash Grove Cement Company, Betco Block & Products, Beton Catalan S.A., Betongruppen RBR A/S, Bizzack Inc., C.R. Laurence, C.R. Laurence Co. Inc., CPM Development Corporation, CRH America Finance Inc., CRH America Inc., CRH Americas Inc., CRH Americas Materials Inc., CRH Americas Products Inc., CRH Canada Group Inc., CRH Concrete A/S, Calduran B.V., Callanan Industries Inc., Cement Ozarów S.A., Cementbouw B.V., Cementbouw Handel & Industrie BV, Cementos Lemona, Cementos Lemona S.A., Clogrennane Lime Limited, Columbia Sand & Gravel Inc., Cubis Systems Australia Pty Ltd, Cubis Systems Limited, Danucem (Slovensko) a.s., Danucem Magyarország Kft., Dolomite Products Company Inc., Drogomex Sp. z o.o., Dycore B.V., EHL AG, EQIOM, Elpreco S.A., Ergon N.V., FTA Holdings LLC, Fels Holding GmbH, Fels Netz GmbH, Fels Vertriebs und Service GmbH & Co. KG., Fels-Werke GmbH, Ferrobeton Dunaújvárosi Beton- és, Ferrobeton Romania SRL, Ferrobeton Slovensko s.r.o., Finnsementti Oy, Gétaz Romang Holding SA, HALFEN GmbH, Heembeton B.V., Irish Cement Limited, JURA Materials, JURA-Holding AG, LLC Cement, Leviat AG, Leviat GmbH, L’industrielle du Béton S.A., MMM Industries Sdn Bhd, Marlux N.V., Masfalt Sp. z o.o., Meadow Burke LLC, Michigan Paving and Materials Company, MoistureShield Inc., Moravacem d.o.o. Popovac, Mount Hope Rock Products, Mountain Enterprises Inc., Mulzer Crushed Stone Inc, My Home Industries Pvt. Ltd., National Pipe & Plastics Inc., Northstone (NI) Limited, OJSC MykolaivCement, OMG Midwest Inc., Oeterbeton N.V, Oldcastle APG Inc., Oldcastle APG Northeast Inc., Oldcastle APG South Inc., Oldcastle APG West Inc., Oldcastle Building Products Canada Inc., Oldcastle Building Products Inc., Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope™ Inc., Oldcastle Infrastructure Inc., Oldcastle Lawn & Garden Inc., Oldcastle SW Group Inc., Opterra GmbH, P.J. Keating Company, PJSC Mykolaivcement, Pebble Technology International, Pennsy Supply Inc., Pike Industries Inc., Plaka Group France S.A.S., Plakabeton N.V., Podilsky Cement PJSC, Polbruk S.A., Prefaco N.V., Premac spol. s.r.o., Premier Cement Limited, Przedsiebiorstwo Produkcji Mas Betonowych Bosta Beton Sp. z o.o., RC Beton A/S, ROMCIM S.A., Raboni, Roadstone Limited, Roadstone Ltd, Rudus Oy, Schelfhout N.V., Skroot Laboratory, Southern Cement Limited, Southside Materials LLC, Sree Jayajothi Cements, Staker & Parson Companies, Stradal, Stradus N.V., Struyk Verwo Groep B.V., Suwannee American Cement Company LLC, Tarmac, Tarmac Aggregates Limited, Tarmac Building Products Limited, Tarmac Cement and Lime Limited, Tarmac Trading Limited, The EHL Group, The Shelly Company, Tilcon Connecticut Inc., Tilcon New York Inc., Trap Rock Industries, Trap Rock Industries LLC, Trzuskawica S.A., US Aggregates Inc., VVM N.V., VVM nv, Vapenka Vitosov s.r.o, Vasbetonelem-gyártó Zrt, and West Virginia Paving Inc..
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This page (NYSE:CRH) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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