CRH plc (CRH) Reports Q2 2025 Results; RBC Capital Raises PT and Maintains 'Outperform' Rating

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On August 6, 2025, CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) reported its results for Q2 2025. Thanks to strategic acquisitions and pricing discipline, the company posted 6% revenue growth to $10.2 billion and a 9% increase in adjusted EBITDA to $2.5 billion. Meanwhile, net income remained stable at $1.3 billion, while EPS improved to $1.94. Performance was solid across all segments, with the International Solutions segment recording a 13% revenue growth.

On a year-to-date basis, CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) finalized 13 acquisitions, including a $2.1 billion acquisition of Eco Material Technologies on July 29, strengthening its position in low-carbon cement. Furthermore, the company returned $0.8 billion to shareholders in the form of repurchases YTD, with a new $0.3 billion tranche authorized on August 5, alongside a quarterly dividend of $0.37 declared. CRH also raised its full-year guidance, thanks to solid demand in infrastructure and resilient non-residential markets.

Citing the company’s differentiated model and M&A-driven growth, RBC Capital raised its price target on CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) from $108 to $112 on August 8, maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating.

Serving the construction industry, CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) operates as a leader in building materials, supplying cement, concrete, aggregates, and related products. It is included in our list of cheap value stocks to buy.

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