NYSE:CRHCRH Stock Price, Forecast & News

$29.92

+0.11 (+0.37 %)

(As of 05/25/2020 01:22 PM ET)

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Today's Range

$29.75

Now: $29.92▼

$30.22

50-Day Range

$25.87

MA: $28.37▼

$31.43

52-Week Range

$17.73

Now: $29.92▼

$40.88

Volume411,250 shs

Average Volume879,962 shs

Market Capitalization$23.45 billion

P/E Ratio11.69

Dividend Yield3.46%

Beta1

CRH plc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building materials. It operates through three segments: Europe Materials, Americas Materials, and Building Products. The company manufactures and supplies cement, lime, aggregates, readymixed and precast concrete, and asphalt products; and construction accessories, architectural products, shutters and awnings, and perimeter protection and network access products. It also produces and sells concrete masonry and hardscapes, packaged lawn and garden products, packaged cement mixes, and glass and aluminum glazing systems, as well as fencing, utility, drainage, and structural precast products; and provides asphalt paving services. In addition, the company supplies bricks, cement, sanitary, heating, plumbing, and other building products to general public, and small and medium-sized builders through approximately 550 locations. It operates primarily in Western Europe and North America, as well as in Eastern Europe, the Philippines, Brazil, China, and India. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

Beat the Market (BTM) Rank^™

2.2 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
CRH has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 2 hold ratings, and 2 sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $32.70, CRH has a potential upside of 9.3% from its current price of $29.92.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
CRH has been the subject of 6 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

1.8 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
CRH has received 391 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
CRH has received 677 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
CRH has received 63.39% “underperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about CRH and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe CRH will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe CRH will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

3.3 Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
CRH is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.46%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
CRH has only been increasing its dividend for 3 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of CRH is 40.63 %. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Dividend Sustainability
Based on earnings estimates, CRH will have a dividend payout ratio of 55.03 % next year. This indicates that CRH will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

0.0 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 Institutions
Only 5.41% of the stock of CRH is held by institutions.

3.1 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for CRH are expected to grow by 45.38% in the coming year, from $1.30 to $1.89 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of CRH is 11.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 13.79.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of CRH is 11.69, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 35.51.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
CRH has a P/B Ratio of 1.28. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Overall Beat the Market Rank^™

2.09 out of 5 stars

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange NYSE

Industry Cement, hydraulic

Sub-IndustryN/A

SectorConstruction

Current SymbolNYSE:CRH

Previous Symbol

CUSIPN/A

CIK849395

Webwww.crh.com

Phone353-1404-1000

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.47

Current Ratio1.61

Quick Ratio1.18

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio11.69

Forward P/E Ratio23.02

P/E GrowthN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales$32.09 billion

Price / Sales0.73

Cash Flow$4.60 per share

Price / Cash Flow6.51

Book Value$23.33 per share

Price / Book1.28

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A

Net IncomeN/A

Net MarginsN/A

Return on EquityN/A

Return on AssetsN/A

Miscellaneous

Employees80,300

Outstanding Shares783,860,000

Market Cap$23.45 billion

Next Earnings DateN/A

OptionableOptionable

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CRH (NYSE:CRH) Frequently Asked Questions

How has CRH's stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

CRH's stock was trading at $29.62 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus (COVID-19) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, CRH stock has increased by 1.0% and is now trading at $29.92. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus.

Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of CRH?

10 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last year. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 2 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Hold." View analyst ratings for CRH.

How often does CRH pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for CRH?

CRH announced a semi-annual dividend on Tuesday, March 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of $0.7042 per share on Tuesday, May 5th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 12th. View CRH's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for CRH?

10 brokers have issued 1-year target prices for CRH's stock. Their forecasts range from $32.00 to $33.40. On average, they expect CRH's share price to reach $32.70 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 9.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for CRH.

Has CRH been receiving favorable news coverage?

Press coverage about CRH stock has trended somewhat positive this week, according to InfoTrie. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. CRH earned a news sentiment score of 1.5 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news headlines about the construction company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, meaning that recent press coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the stock's share price in the near future. View the latest news aboutCRH.

Who are some of CRH's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to CRH include Lafargeholcim (HCMLY), ANHUI CONCH CEM/ADR (AHCHY), HEIDELBERGCEMEN/ADR (HDELY), Buzzi Unicem (BZZUF), Cemex SAB de CV (CX), Eagle Materials (EXP), Loma Negra Compania Indl Argentina (LOMA) and Cementos Pacasmayo (CPAC). View all competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of CRH own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other CRH investors own include Carillion (CLLN), CA (CA), BlackRock (BLK), Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG), Endologix (ELGX), Designer Brands (DBI), Carclo (CAR), Micron Technology (MU), Aegean Marine Petroleum Network (ANW) and HSBC (HSBC).

Who are CRH's key executives?

CRH's management team includes the following people:

Mr. Albert Jude Manifold, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 56)
Mr. Finbarr Senan Murphy, Fin. Director & Exec. Director (Age 50)
Frank Heisterkamp, Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Henry Morris, MD of Materials - Europe and Regional Director for Switzerland Finland & The Baltic Region (Age 65)
Mr. Mark Schack, Exec. VP of Talent Management

What is CRH's stock symbol?

CRH trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "CRH."

Who are CRH's major shareholders?

CRH's stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC (0.22%), BlackRock Inc. (0.22%), Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC (0.11%), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (0.08%), Todd Asset Management LLC (0.07%) and Raymond James & Associates (0.06%).

Which major investors are selling CRH stock?

CRH stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including AJO LP, Parametric Portfolio Associates LLC, Aperio Group LLC, BlackRock Inc., Franklin Resources Inc., Raymond James & Associates, Envestnet Asset Management Inc., and Wells Fargo & Company MN.

Which major investors are buying CRH stock?

CRH stock was purchased by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of New York Mellon Corp, Balyasny Asset Management LLC, Trexquant Investment LP, Jane Street Group LLC, Geode Capital Management LLC, and Two Sigma Advisers LP.

How do I buy shares of CRH?

Shares of CRH can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.

What is CRH's stock price today?

One share of CRH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $29.92.

How big of a company is CRH?

CRH has a market capitalization of $23.45 billion and generates $32.09 billion in revenue each year. The construction company earns $2.16 billion in net income (profit) each year or $2.56 on an earnings per share basis. CRH employs 80,300 workers across the globe.

What is CRH's official website?

The official website for CRH is www.crh.com.

How can I contact CRH?

CRH's mailing address is Stonemason's Way Rathfarnham, Dublin L2, Dublin 16. The construction company can be reached via phone at 353-1404-1000 or via email at [email protected]

This page was last updated on 5/25/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff