LON:CRH

CRH (CRH) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 4,428

-64.00 (-1.42%)

(As of 02:16 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 4,404
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4,502
50-Day Range: 4,272
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4,674
52-Week Range: 2,781.50
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4,890

Volume: 244,134 shs
Average Volume: 1.33 million shs
Market Capitalization: £31.47 billion

P/E Ratio: 1,405.71
Dividend Yield: 2.30%
Price Target: GBX 5,551

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CRH MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 24.5% Upside
GBX 5,551 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

1.44 out of 5 stars

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
CRH has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 5,551, CRH has a forecasted upside of 24.5% from its current price of GBX 4,460.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
CRH has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for CRH.

0.8

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
CRH pays a meaningful dividend of 2.20%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
CRH does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of CRH is 3,238.10%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for CRH.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
CRH has a news sentiment score of 0.30. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Basic Materials companies.
Search Interest
9 people have searched for CRH on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 13% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
2 people have added CRH to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

0.8

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, CRH insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 0.45% of the stock of CRH is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
58.42% of the stock of CRH is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of CRH is 1,415.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.43.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of CRH is 1,415.87, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 95.18.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
CRH has a PEG Ratio of 2.19. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
CRH has a P/B Ratio of 1.59. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About CRH (LON:CRH) Stock

CRH plc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building materials in Ireland and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials, Europe Materials, and Building Products. The company manufactures and supplies cement, lime, aggregates, precast, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt products; concrete masonry and hardscape products comprising pavers, kerbs, retaining walls, and related patio products; It also offers precast concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage pipes and structures, utility enclosures, and modular precast structures to the water, energy, communication, transportation, and building structures markets; and construction accessories, such as engineered anchoring, fixing, and connection solutions, as well as lifting systems, formwork accessories, and other accessories used in construction applications. In addition, the company offers network access products, which include composite access chambers, covers, passive safety systems, retention sockets, sealants, and meter boxes; and paving and construction services. Further, it provides building and civil engineering contracting, contract surfacing, operates logistics and owned railway infrastructure; sells and distributes cement; and supplies access chambers and ducting products. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

CRH Price History

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CRH Stock News Headlines

September 26, 2023 | msn.com

CRH eyes $10 billion in dividends, buybacks in next five years

September 25, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

CRH plants its flag in New York

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September 25, 2023 | msn.com

CRH exit sees Paddy Power owner become biggest Irish firm on Dublin exchange

September 25, 2023 | barrons.com

CRH Has Moved to America. The Stock Is Up.

September 25, 2023 | msn.com

CRH CEO Albert Manifold on stock market transition to New York from London

September 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CRH Debuts on NYSE After Leaving Dublin Exchange, Flutter Entertainment Might Follow

September 25, 2023 | lse.co.uk

Howden Joinery enters FTSE 100 as CRH begins primary listing in US

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The "Plug and Play" Model Putting Online Giants to Shame

September 25, 2023 | msn.com

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September 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CRH PLC - Transition to US Primary Listing Complete

September 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Should Value Investors Buy CRH (CRH) Stock?

September 21, 2023 | msn.com

FTSE 100's Loss, NYSE's Gain As Irish Hardhat Moves To U.S. Stock Market

September 19, 2023 | marketwatch.com

CRH to Move Primary Listing to U.S. Market Next Week

September 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

At UK£42.90, Is CRH plc (LON:CRH) Worth Looking At Closely?

September 17, 2023 | lse.co.uk

PRESS: Imagination Technologies plans US listing - Telegraph

September 8, 2023 | ft.com

Manifold sells before CRH listing switch to New York

September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is CRH (CRH) Outperforming Other Construction Stocks This Year?

September 5, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Investors Undervaluing CRH (CRH) Right Now?

August 24, 2023 | msn.com

CRH sees further growth opportunity from Bidenomics

August 24, 2023 | msn.com

CRH sees profit topping forecast on higher prices, infrastructure demand

August 24, 2023 | msn.com

Construction Is Booming. Rock Giant CRH Beat Earnings Estimates.

August 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

CRH PLC Announces 2023 Interim Results

August 23, 2023 | msn.com

Theo Parrish to Play an All Night Gig at Sydney's City Recital Hall

August 22, 2023 | msn.com

CRH boss revealed as third best paid CEO on FTSE 100

August 15, 2023 | msn.com

George Soros buys into CRH ahead of US stock market move for Irish building giant

August 15, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Soros, Baupost Among Funds to Buy CRH Ahead of US Listing Pivot

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CRH Company Calendar

Today: 10/03/2023
Ex-Dividend for 11/22 Dividend: 10/19/2023
Dividend Payable: 11/22/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Building Materials
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Basic Materials
Current Symbol: LON:CRH
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.crh.com
Phone: +353-1-4041000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 75,800
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 5,551
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 6,000
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 5,102
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +23.6%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 3.15
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,426.03
Forward P/E Ratio: 12.13
P/E Growth: 2.19
Net Income: £2.90 billion
Net Margins: 8.63%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 13.67%
Return on Assets: 5.74%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 52.55
Current Ratio: 1.34
Quick Ratio: 1.37

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £33.86 billion
Price / Sales: 0.94
Cash Flow: GBX 1,254.64 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.58
Book Value: GBX 2,801 per share
Price / Book: 1.60

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 710,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £31.92 billion
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 0.91

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Key Executives

Mr. Albert Jude Manifold FCPA (Age 60)
MBA, MBS, Group Chief Exec. & Exec. Director
Comp: $5.61M

Mr. Jim Mintern (Age 55)
CFO & Director
Comp: $2.61M

Mr. Randy Lake (Age 57)
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Tom Holmes
Head of Investor Relations

Ms. Isabel Foley
Group Gen. Counsel

Mr. Robert Feury Jr. (Age 60)
Chief Culture & People Officer

Mr. Scott W. Parson
Pres of Mountain West Division & Sr. VP of Americas Materials West

Mr. Noel O'Mahony
Group Performance & Strategy Director and Sr. VP

Frank Heisterkamp
Director of Capital Markets & ESG

Mr. David Dillon
Pres of Europe Division

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Insiders

Christina Verchere
Bought 1,000 shares on 5/4/2023
Total: £3.82 M ($3,824.00/share)

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CRH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell CRH stock right now?: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" CRH shares.
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What is CRH's stock price forecast for 2023?: 1 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for CRH's shares. Their CRH share price forecasts range from GBX 5,102 to GBX 6,000. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach GBX 5,551 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 23.6% from the stock's current price.
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How have CRH shares performed in 2023?: CRH's stock was trading at GBX 3,299 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, CRH shares have increased by 36.2% and is now trading at GBX 4,492.
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How often does CRH pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CRH?: CRH declared a dividend on Thursday, August 24th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 19th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.25 per share on Wednesday, November 22nd. This represents a dividend yield of 0.45%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 19th. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for CRH.
Is CRH a good dividend stock?: CRH (LON:CRH) pays an annual dividend of GBX 102 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.20%. The dividend payout ratio is 3,238.10%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for CRH.
What other stocks do shareholders of CRH own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CRH investors own include Barclays (BARC), BP (BP), HSBC (HSBA), Vodafone Group Public (VOD), Associated British Foods (ABF), Ashtead Group (AHT), Aviva (AV), AstraZeneca (AZN), BHP Group (BHP) and Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG).

What is CRH's stock symbol?: CRH trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "CRH."
How do I buy shares of CRH?: Shares of CRH stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is CRH's stock price today?: One share of CRH stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 4,492.
How much money does CRH make?: CRH (LON:CRH) has a market capitalization of £31.92 billion and generates £33.86 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £2.90 billion in net income (profit) each year or GBX 3.15 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does CRH have?: The company employs 75,800 workers across the globe.
How can I contact CRH?: CRH's mailing address is Belgard Road, DUBLIN, 22, Ireland. The official website for the company is www.crh.com. The company can be reached via phone at +353-1-4041000.

This page (LON:CRH) was last updated on 10/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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CRH (CRH) Share Forecast, Price & News

CRH MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About CRH (LON:CRH) Stock

CRH Price History

CRH Stock News Headlines

CRH Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

CRH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™