CRH plc Q3 2026 Earnings Recap

CRH shares rose 4.7% after the company raised its full-year Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $7.8–$8.0 billion and pointed to positive 2027 trends. The update came despite flat year-over-year Q3 Adjusted EBITDA and an 80-basis-point margin decline.

Key Takeaways

• Q3 revenue increased 3% year over year to $11.4 billion, supported by pricing, demand in key markets, and acquisitions.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $2.7 billion, in line with the prior year; margin was approximately 24%, down 80 basis points. CRH cited significant cost inflation, particularly in energy, raw materials, and haulage.
• Americas Materials Solutions revenue rose 6% and Adjusted EBITDA rose 1%. In Essential Materials, aggregates volumes increased 2% and pricing was up 5% (6% on a mix-adjusted basis); cement pricing fell 2%.
• CRH announced a $6 billion share buyback program through the end of 2030. It also completed the $8.5 billion Arcosa acquisition and invested a further $1.9 billion in 27 acquisitions year to date.
• The company expects Velocity to deliver $400 million of annual Adjusted EBITDA run-rate benefits by the end of 2028.