- Resilient Q3 performance despite a challenging cost environment and subdued residential activity
- Expect FY26 Net Income of $3.1B-$3.3B and Adjusted EBITDA* of $7.8B-$8.0B
- Announcing new share buyback program of up to $6B expiring at the end of 2030
- $8.5B Arcosa acquisition completed; further $1.9B invested in 27 value-accretive acquisitions YTD
- Introducing Velocity: evolving CRH’s operating model to drive structurally higher margins; expect $400M annual run-rate benefits by end of 2028
- 2027 outlook positive across key end-markets; underpinned by our superior strategy and connected portfolio
NEW YORK (Oct. 29, 2026) – CRH (NYSE: CRH), the leading provider of building materials, today reported third quarter 2026 financial results. Total revenues of $11.4 billion (Q3 2025: $11.1 billion) were 3% ahead of the prior year driven by positive pricing momentum, resilient underlying demand, and contributions from acquisitions. Net income of $1.2 billion (Q3 2025: $1.5 billion) was lower than the prior year, primarily impacted by Loss on impairments. Adjusted EBITDA* of $2.7 billion was in line with the prior year period (Q3 2025: $2.7 billion), as disciplined commercial execution, performance improvement initiatives and contributions from acquisitions were offset by cost inflation, subdued residential activity and the impact of divestitures. CRH’s net income margin of 10.4% (Q3 2025: 13.7%) and Adjusted EBITDA margin* of 23.5% (Q3 2025: 24.3%) were behind the prior year.
Jim Mintern, CEO, stated “Against a challenging and volatile inflationary cost backdrop our teams delivered a resilient Q3 performance reflecting disciplined commercial execution, performance improvement initiatives and positive underlying demand in key end-markets. We completed the acquisition of Arcosa, reinforcing our position as the leading aggregates and critical infrastructure player in North America. Backed by our significant cash generation capabilities and robust balance sheet, we are announcing a $6 billion share buyback program to run to the end of 2030. In addition, with Velocity we are fast-tracking the strategy that we laid out at our Investor Day in 2025. By simplifying our operating model, leveraging technology and data more effectively, and increasing agility across the organization, CRH will execute with greater speed and efficiency, raising our ambitions and accelerating the delivery of our expanded margins.”
| Summary Financials | Q3 2026 | YoY Change | 9M 2026 | YoY Change |
| Total revenues | $11.4bn | +3% | $29.5bn | +5% |
| Net income | $1.2bn | (22%) | $2.5bn | (9%) |
| Net income margin | 10.4% | (330bps) | 8.5% | (130bps) |
| Adjusted EBITDA* | $2.7bn | – | $5.9bn | +4% |
| Adjusted EBITDA margin* | 23.5% | (80bps) | 20.0% | (20bps) |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share | $1.86 | (16%) | $3.79 | (5%) |
| Diluted Earnings Per Share pre-impairment* | $2.09 | (8%) | $4.09 | +1% |
*Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See ‘Non-GAAP Reconciliation and Supplementary Information’ on pages 12 to 14.
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