Militia Capital Management LLC Makes New $631,000 Investment in Crh Plc $CRH

Militia Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in Crh Plc (NYSE:CRH) in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 6,000 shares of the construction company’s stock, valued at approximately $631,000.

A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Flagship Harbor Advisors LLC acquired a new position in CRH in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. acquired a new stake in CRH during the 4th quarter worth approximately $33,000. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in shares of CRH by 29,400.0% during the fourth quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 295 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 294 shares during the period. Elyxium Wealth LLC bought a new stake in CRH in the 4th quarter valued at $37,000. Finally, Bell Investment Advisors Inc boosted its stake in CRH by 51.2% in the 1st quarter. Bell Investment Advisors Inc now owns 304 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 103 shares during the period. 62.50% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

CRH Trading Up 0.0%

CRH opened at $95.03 on Monday. Crh Plc has a 1-year low of $93.58 and a 1-year high of $131.55. The company has a market cap of $63.50 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.76, a PEG ratio of 1.66 and a beta of 1.34. The company’s 50 day moving average is $105.26 and its 200-day moving average is $111.22.

CRH (NYSE:CRH) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 30th. The construction company reported $2.21 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.02 by $0.19. The business had revenue of $10.78 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $10.68 billion. CRH had a return on equity of 15.76% and a net margin of 9.93%.CRH’s quarterly revenue was up 5.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.94 EPS. CRH has set its FY 2026 guidance at 5.600-6.050 EPS. On average, equities analysts forecast that Crh Plc will post 5.89 EPS for the current year.

CRH Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 16th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a $0.39 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $1.56 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.6%. CRH’s payout ratio is currently 28.89%.

Trending Headlines about CRH

Here are the key news stories impacting CRH this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CRH reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $10.8 billion, up 6% year over year and ahead of the $10.68 billion consensus estimate. Adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share also exceeded expectations of $2.02, while net income increased 13% to $1.5 billion. Growth was supported by pricing, underlying demand, acquisitions and infrastructure activity. CRH Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management outlined a 2026 adjusted EBITDA target of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion and continues to advance its planned Arcosa transaction, which carries a targeted $175 million in synergies. The outlook reflects continued pricing momentum and demand for infrastructure-related products. CRH EBITDA Outlook and Arcosa Deal
• Positive Sentiment: CRH declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, payable September 16 to shareholders of record August 14. The annualized payout implies a yield of about 1.6%, adding to shareholder returns.
• Neutral Sentiment: Truist lowered its price target from $140 to $130 but maintained a “buy” rating, still implying substantial upside based on the reported reference price. The target reduction may reflect a more cautious near-term valuation view rather than a change in the firm’s overall stance. Truist Price Target Update
• Negative Sentiment: CRH’s 2026 EPS guidance of $5.60 to $6.05 has a midpoint of $5.83, below the approximately $5.95 analyst consensus. Subdued residential construction activity in some markets also remains a headwind, potentially offsetting strength in infrastructure and commercial demand.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

CRH has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on CRH from $135.00 to $132.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of CRH in a research note on Tuesday, June 23rd. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of CRH from a “hold (c)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research note on Friday. Morgan Stanley reissued an “overweight” rating and issued a $139.00 price objective on shares of CRH in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Stephens reduced their target price on CRH from $135.00 to $125.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $139.44.

CRH Company Profile

CRH plc, originally formed as Cement Roadstone Holdings in 1970 and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, is a global building materials group. The company has grown from its Irish roots into one of the largest international suppliers of construction materials, expanding primarily through acquisitions and regional business development. CRH operates an integrated network of manufacturing and distribution businesses that serve both public and private construction markets.

CRH’s core activities include the production and distribution of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and other bulk materials, together with a broad range of value-added building products such as precast concrete, masonry, bricks, roofing products, pipe and drainage systems, and construction accessories.