CRH jumps after Q1 revenue beat, guidance reaffirmed, and new $300M buyback
CRH•CRH shares are rising after the company reported Q1 2026 results with revenue of $7.4 billion (+9% YoY) and adjusted EBITDA of $0.6 billion (+18% YoY). CRH also reaffirmed its FY 2026 outlook and announced another $0.3 billion share buyback alongside a $0.39 quarterly dividend.
1. What’s moving the stock
CRH (NYSE: CRH) is trading higher today after reporting first-quarter 2026 results that topped expectations on revenue and showed stronger profitability on an adjusted basis. The company posted total revenues of $7.4 billion, up 9% year over year, and adjusted EBITDA of roughly $0.6 billion, up 18%, helping support a sharply positive market reaction as investors weighed early-season demand and execution against a still-uncertain macro backdrop. (crh.com)
2. Key numbers and guidance takeaway
Despite reporting a seasonal net loss for the quarter, CRH emphasized improved operating performance and reiterated its full-year 2026 targets. The company reaffirmed FY26 net income guidance of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion, signaling confidence that demand and pricing discipline can carry through the peak construction season. (crh.com)
3. Capital returns and portfolio actions add fuel
Beyond the quarterly print, CRH highlighted ongoing capital return and portfolio reshaping, including another $0.3 billion share buyback and maintaining a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share. The company also pointed to active portfolio management, including $1.9 billion of strategic divestitures agreed across three non-core businesses and continued acquisition activity, steps aimed at concentrating the business in higher-growth, more connected platforms. (crh.com)
