CRH plc reported higher first quarter 2026 sales but a wider loss. Total revenues reached $7.4 billion, up 9% from Q1 2025, driven by solid demand, pricing and acquisitions. Net loss increased to $0.2 billion as depreciation, impairment charges and higher interest costs rose.
Adjusted EBITDA grew 18% to $0.6 billion and margin improved to 8.0%, showing better underlying profitability. The company agreed a $0.7 billion Axius Water acquisition and several divestitures, raised its quarterly dividend 5% to $0.39 per share, continued $0.3 billion in buybacks, and reaffirmed 2026 guidance for net income of $3.9–$4.1 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1–$8.5 billion and diluted EPS of $5.60–$6.05.
CRH PLC reported that Vanguard Capital Management beneficially owned 50,139,318 shares of common stock, equal to 7.49% of the class as reported. The filing lists 6,661,989 shares as sole voting power and 50,139,318 shares as sole dispositive power. The filing is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on 04/28/2026.
CRH Public Ltd Co submitted an initial Form 3 identifying Thomas R. Peck Jr as an officer of the company. The data provided shows no reported share transactions, derivative positions, or existing holdings for him at this time.
CRH is asking shareholders to vote at its 2026 AGM while highlighting record 2025 performance and major capital actions. Revenue grew to $37.4B, net income reached $3.8B, and Adjusted EBITDA rose to $7.7B, with Diluted EPS up 10% to $5.51 and Adjusted EBITDA margin at 20.5%. Total Shareholder Return for 2025 was 36.8%, helped by dividends of $1.48 per share and $1.2B of share buybacks.
The proxy seeks approval to re-elect 12 directors, hold an advisory Say‑on‑Pay vote, ratify Deloitte as auditor, renew share issuance and buyback authorities, and amend articles. CRH also proposes cancelling its 5% and 7% Preference Shares for cash, tied to an LSE delisting, and plans about $40B of financial capacity for 2026‑2030, with roughly 70% earmarked for M&A and growth investments and 30% for dividends and buybacks.
CRH PLC amendment to a Schedule 13G/A reports that The Vanguard Group beneficially owns 0 shares of Common Stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing states Vanguard completed an internal realignment on January 12, 2026 and, in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538, certain subsidiaries now report beneficial ownership separately.
The disclosure is signed by Vanguard's Head of Global Fund Administration on 03/26/2026 and clarifies that Vanguard and affiliated managed accounts have the right to receive dividends or proceeds for reported securities, while no other person holds more than 5% of the class according to the filing.
CRH Public Ltd Co director Richard H. Fearon bought 3,800 Ordinary Shares in an open-market transaction at $104.49 per share. This purchase increased his direct holdings to 143,800 Ordinary Shares, showing he added modestly to his existing position.
CRH Public Ltd Co director Siobhan Talbot reported an open-market purchase of 2,000 Ordinary Shares of CRH on March 12, 2026 at an average price of $102.1117 per share. After this transaction, she directly holds 7,550 Ordinary Shares in the company.
CRH plc is soliciting proxies for its 2026 Annual General Meeting to be held on May 7, 2026. The Board is asking shareholders to re-elect 12 directors and approve 12 proposals, notably the proposed delisting of Ordinary Shares from the London Stock Exchange and, subject to shareholder approval, the cancellation of the 5% and 7% Preference Shares in exchange for cash under Schemes of Arrangement.
CRH highlights record 2025 financials: revenues of $37.4B, net income of $3.8B, Adjusted EBITDA of $7.7B, and diluted EPS of $5.51. The Company returned cash via a $1.2B buyback (≈11.7 million shares) and paid total dividends of $1.48 per share. The Board also seeks routine corporate authorities (share issuance, disapplication of pre-emption rights, buyback and treasury re-issue ranges) and proposes to amend Articles to remove a director qualification shareholding requirement.
CRH plc reported a mine safety incident involving a U.S. quarry operated by its subsidiary APAC-Kansas, Inc. On February 18, 2026, the Mine Safety and Health Administration issued a Section 107(a) imminent danger order at the Harrisonville Quarry in Missouri.
The order followed observations of three employees conducting maintenance on an elevated scalping screen without required fall protection. The mine manager immediately removed the employees from the elevated area and directed them to use fall protection for such work, after which MSHA terminated the order.