2 analysts' median target is $139[FMP target], stock is $114, +22.3% upside potential. After Q1 +0% EPS beat[FMP earnings], the stock moved -2.5%.
A- = MoonshotScore 36[9-pillar formula] + Council 3/6[6-lens rule]. Form 4: 0 transactions[FMP Form 4].
Q1 consensus: revenue $10.7B[FMP est], EPS $2.07[FMP est]. 0 consecutive quarters of beat[FMP earnings].
Q1 EPS +0% beat[FMP] but the stock -2.5% D+1[FMP D+1]. Nancy Buese promised $601.0M CapEx + a sequential decline in Q1 during the Q1 earnings call[Nancy Buese capex transcript].
Watchlist
2026 EBITDA Guidance
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CRH reaffirmed its full year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to be between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion, assuming normal seasonal weather patterns and no major geopolitical dislocations.
"Assuming normal seasonal weather patterns for the remainder of the year and no further major dislocations in the geopolitical or macroeconomic environment, we expect full year adjusted EBITDA to be between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion"
- Jim Mintern, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
Share Buyback Program
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CRH continues to return significant amounts of cash to its shareholders, with its ongoing share buyback program having returned approximately $400 million so far this year, and commencing a further quarterly tranche of $300 million to be completed no later than the 28th of July.
"Our ongoing share buyback program has returned approximately $400 million so far this year. And today, we are commencing a further quarterly tranche of $300 million to be completed no later than the 28th of July."
- Jim Mintern, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
Axius Water Acquisition
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CRH will further strengthen its position as a leading U.S. water infrastructure player with an agreement to acquire Axius Water, a provider of water quality and nutrient removal solutions in North America, for approximately $700 million.
"In the water quality space, we are pleased to announce the expansion of our existing water infrastructure offering with an agreement to acquire Axius Water, a leading provider of water quality and nutrient removal solutions in North America for approximately $700 million."
- Jim Mintern, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
Lawn And Garden Divestiture
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CRH has agreed to divest of its Lawn & Garden business for $1.1 billion, demonstrating its commitment to the active management of its portfolio and the reallocation of capital into higher growth areas.
"In addition to the previously announced divestiture of Construction Accessories, we have reached agreements to divest of our Lawn & Garden business, a manufacturer and supplier of mulch, soil and decorative stone, for $1.1 billion"
- Jim Mintern, CEO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
Americas Materials Solutions Q1 Revenue
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Americas Materials Solutions' total revenues were 21% ahead of the prior year period, with robust volumes across all product lines, reflecting good early season project activity, strong commercial execution and contributions from acquisitions.
"Total revenues were 21% ahead of the prior year period, with robust volumes across all product lines, reflecting good early season project activity, strong commercial execution and contributions from acquisitions."
- Randy Lake, COO - Q1 FY26 Earnings Call - April 30, 2026
Stock Expert AI - Methodology
9-pillar methodology. Price Momentum and News Sentiment strong. Revenue Growth weak.
How is it calculated? ->6 investor frameworks. 3 bullish (Ray Dalio, Ken Griffin, Buffett), 0 bearish (none), 3 neutral (Jim Simons, Klarman, Munger).
How is it calculated? ->Quality business, trading at fair value.
How is it calculated? ->Past Performance
Q1 (April 30, 2026): EPS $-0.27 vs $-0.22 est[FMP], +0% beat. D+1 movement: -2.5%[FMP D+1]. Decline despite beat - market reacted to guidance, not numbers.
Q1: EPS $-0.27 vs $-0.22 beat[FMP], stock -2.5% D+1[FMP].
No RPO/backlog concentration disclosed in Q1 earnings call.
Q1 CapEx $601.0M[FMP cashflow]. Q1 op margin -0.5%[FMP op margin] - this level in Q1 is sensitive to CapEx revision risk.
Not advice - a structural framework for earnings night. Decision discipline is yours.
Market Outlook
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Data arrives on Wednesday evening. The framework is ready on this page: Q1 EPS threshold $2.07[FMP], CapEx threshold "below $601.0M"[Nancy Buese]. Two anchors, three scenarios.
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Calendar
DATA GAP: Events not in the FMP /stable/calendar feed - Investor day, analyst day, product launches, regulatory dates. These require company IR page scraping or manual calendar entry.
This CRH (CRH) earnings preview covers the analyst consensus, key catalysts, and what to watch on the earnings call.
Consensus EPS, revenue guidance, segment growth rates, and the tone of management commentary — the full breakdown with sources is on this page.