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)

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)

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)