CRH (NYSE:CRH) Stock Gets Price Target Reduction from Wells Fargo & Company

CRH (NYSE:CRH) had its price target trimmed by Wells Fargo & Company from $106.00 to $100.00 in a report issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an overweight rating on the construction company’s stock.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on CRH. Stephens dropped their target price on shares of CRH from $125.00 to $105.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 2nd. DA Davidson assumed coverage on CRH in a report on Monday, August 24th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $137.00 price target on the stock. Morgan Stanley began coverage on CRH in a report on Friday, September 11th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $139.00 price target on the stock. Citigroup decreased their target price on shares of CRH from $122.00 to $106.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 2nd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft set a $118.00 price target on shares of CRH in a report on Friday, October 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eighteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, CRH currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.18.

CRH Trading Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE CRH opened at $90.85 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $60.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.75 and a beta of 1.33. CRH has a 12-month low of $78.62 and a 12-month high of $131.55. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $87.19 and a 200 day moving average of $104.24.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, October 29th. The construction company reported $2.09 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $11.40 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $11.56 billion. CRH had a return on equity of 15.03% and a net margin of 9.19%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.0% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.21 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that CRH will post 5.48 EPS for the current year.

CRH Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, December 9th. Investors of record on Friday, November 13th will be given a dividend of $0.39 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $1.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.7%. CRH’s payout ratio is presently 29.27%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Continuum Advisory LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CRH during the 2nd quarter valued at $29,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC purchased a new position in CRH in the 1st quarter worth $38,000. Anchor Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in CRH during the 2nd quarter valued at $40,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its position in CRH by 42.3% during the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 582 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $48,000 after buying an additional 173 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in shares of CRH by 285.9% during the third quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 683 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $57,000 after purchasing an additional 506 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 62.50% of the company’s stock.

CRH News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: EPS beat and buyback support sentiment: CRH reported third-quarter adjusted EPS of $2.09, slightly above the $2.06 consensus estimate. Management also authorized a $6 billion share buyback, which could support per-share earnings and signal confidence in the valuation. CRH reports increased revenues, lower income in third quarter
• Positive Sentiment: Acquisition and longer-term growth opportunities: CRH completed its $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa, while its Velocity initiative is targeting $400 million in annual run-rate benefits by 2028. The company outlined a 2026 adjusted EBITDA outlook of $7.8 billion to $8.0 billion. CRH outlines 2026 EBITDA outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend maintained: CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, or $1.56 annualized, representing an indicated yield of approximately 1.7%. The dividend is payable December 9 to shareholders of record November 13. CRH dividend announcement
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst remains constructive: Wells Fargo lowered its CRH price target from $106 to $100 but retained an “overweight” rating, implying roughly 10% upside from the referenced price. Wells Fargo CRH rating
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance and operating pressures weigh on the outlook: Third-quarter revenue of $11.40 billion missed the $11.56 billion consensus, while EPS declined from $2.21 a year earlier. Rising costs, weaker housing activity and margin pressure prompted CRH to lower or tighten its 2026 outlook despite pricing gains. CRH Q3 earnings and outlook

About CRH

CRH plc is a global building materials company that supplies products and solutions used in residential, commercial and infrastructure construction. Its activities include the production and distribution of aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, cement and other construction materials, as well as value-added products such as precast concrete, architectural products and site-development solutions.

The company serves customers across North America and Europe, including contractors, construction companies, infrastructure developers, distributors and public-sector organizations.