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CRH (CRH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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GBX 114.91 +2.41 (+2.14%)
As of 05/6/2026

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

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
0
Buy
3

Based on 3 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CRH in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 3 analysts, 3 have given a buy rating for CRH.

Consensus Price Target

£105.22
According to the 3 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CRH, the average price target is £105.22. The highest price target for CRH is £108.14, while the lowest price target for CRH is £103.66. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 9,056.73% from the current price of GBX 114.91.
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
9/8/25 to 9/8/26
1 Month Ago
8/9/25 to 8/9/26
3 Months Ago
6/10/25 to 6/10/26
1 Year Ago
9/8/24 to 9/8/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
3 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£105.22£105.22£105.22GBX 8,601
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 Sunday, September 6, 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 price that reflects a significant discount relative to its 52-week high of $9,758.00, suggesting potential value for investors who believe the recent market overreaction to the Arcosa acquisition is excessive.
  • The company recently completed its largest-ever acquisition by purchasing Arcosa for $8.5 billion in an all-cash deal, a move that was approved by Arcosa shareholders and is expected to significantly expand CRH's market share and operational scale in the building materials sector.
  • Despite the stock's recent volatility, Wall Street analysts remain firmly bullish on CRH plc's long-term prospects, indicating strong institutional confidence in the company's strategic direction and ability to integrate new acquisitions successfully.
  • CRH plc reported rising earnings and revenue in its Q2 2026 results and maintained its fiscal 2026 EPS outlook, demonstrating consistent financial performance and strong demand for its construction and infrastructure solutions.
  • The company offers a dividend yield of 1.27%, providing a steady income stream for investors while it executes its growth strategy through major acquisitions and operational improvements in the Americas and Europe.

CRH
Bear Case

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

  • CRH plc has experienced a significant decline in stock price, crossing below its 200-day moving average multiple times in recent months, which indicates a strong downward trend and potential continued pressure on the share price.
  • The $8.5 billion acquisition of Arcosa has been criticized by some analysts as being at a "quite a high price," raising concerns about the valuation and the potential strain on CRH's balance sheet and future earnings growth.
  • Recent leadership changes, including the appointment of a new CFO and Head of Investor Relations, have introduced uncertainty, with the stock plunging over 10% since its inclusion in the S&P 500 index, suggesting market skepticism about the company's management transition.
  • CRH plc has underperformed relative to the broader market over the past year, indicating that investors may be losing confidence in the company's ability to deliver superior returns compared to its peers in the construction materials industry.
  • The company's beta of 1.24 suggests higher volatility than the overall market, meaning investors may face greater price swings and risk, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty or changes in construction demand.

CRH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 3 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CRH is £105.22, with a high forecast of £108.14 and a low forecast of £103.66.

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last year. There are currently 3 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 9,056.73% 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.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for CRH analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 4/15/2026.
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