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CRH (CRH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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CRH - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
2

Consensus Price Target

£105.90
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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CRH Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/24/25 to 10/24/26
1 Month Ago
9/24/25 to 9/24/26
3 Months Ago
7/26/25 to 7/26/26
1 Year Ago
10/24/24 to 10/24/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
2 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Buy rating(s)
Hold
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
0 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target£105.90£105.22£105.22£103.86
Consensus RatingBuyBuyBuyBuy

CRH Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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CRH Price Targets by Month

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CRH Stock vs. The Competition

TypeCRHMaterials Companies
Consensus Rating Score
3.00
2.56
Consensus RatingBuyModerate Buy
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/15/2026 Lower TargetOverweight£104.30 ➝ £103.66+20.84%
4/9/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy£108.14 ➝ £108.14+27.73%
10/1/2025 Boost TargetBuyGBX 8,682 ➝ £103.86+15.44%

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Should I Buy CRH Stock? CRH Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these CRH pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CRH
Bull Case

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

  • CRH plc is currently trading at $114.91, a level that some analysts view as a value opportunity following a significant near-term sell-off, suggesting the stock may be undervalued relative to its position as the world's premier aggregates owner.
  • The company recently announced it will acquire NCC Industry's aggregate operations in Denmark and Finland, a strategic move that expands its footprint in the Nordic region and reinforces its dominance in the construction materials sector.
  • CRH plc reported a 5.6 percent increase in revenue for the second quarter, demonstrating the company's ability to drive top-line growth even in a challenging economic environment.
  • With a dividend yield of 1.27%, the stock offers a steady income stream for investors, providing a cushion against volatility while they wait for a potential recovery in the construction sector.
  • Despite recent price target cuts, several major financial institutions, including Citigroup and Truist Securities, have maintained their Buy or Overweight ratings, indicating long-term confidence in the company's fundamentals.

CRH
Bear Case

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

  • CRH plc has recently crossed below its 200-day moving average, a technical indicator that often signals a shift from a long-term uptrend to a potential downtrend, raising concerns about future price performance.
  • Wall Street is bracing for a rare earnings miss, with analysts forecasting a single-digit dip in earnings per share for the upcoming third-quarter report, which could further pressure the stock price.
  • Multiple major banks, including Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Truist, have recently cut their price targets for CRH plc, with Barclays lowering its target from $131 to $110, reflecting a more cautious outlook on the company's near-term prospects.
  • The stock is currently trading 38.08 percent below its 52-week high, indicating a significant decline in value over the past year that may reflect broader headwinds in the construction and infrastructure sectors.
  • Analysts have been cutting their estimates for CRH plc, suggesting that the company's future earnings growth may be slower than previously expected, which could limit upside potential for investors.

CRH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 2 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CRH is £105.90, with a high forecast of £108.14 and a low forecast of £103.66.

2 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" CRH shares.

According to analysts, CRH's stock has a predicted upside of ∞ based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Analysts like CRH more than other "materials" companies. The consensus rating for CRH is Buy while the average consensus rating for "materials" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how CRH compares to other companies.

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