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CRH Q4 2025 earnings summary

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Q4 2025 earnings summary19 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • Achieved record financial performance in 2025, with total revenues of $37.4 billion (+5% YoY), double-digit Adjusted EBITDA growth (+11% YoY), and 12th consecutive year of margin expansion, driven by strong end-market demand, pricing, and acquisitions.

  • Invested $4.1 billion in 38 acquisitions and $1.7 billion in high-return growth CapEx, supporting organic and inorganic growth.

  • Returned $2.2 billion to shareholders via $1 billion in dividends and $1.2 billion in share buybacks, continuing a 42-year streak of dividend growth.

  • Outperformed the S&P 500 in total shareholder return over 1, 10, and 55 years; included in the S&P 500 Index.

  • Positive outlook for 2026, with expected Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1–$8.5 billion.

Financial highlights

  • Full-year 2025 revenues reached $37.4 billion (+5% YoY), with Q4 revenues at $9.4 billion (+6% YoY), driven by end-market demand and acquisitions.

  • Adjusted EBITDA was $7.7 billion (+11% YoY), with Q4 at $2.0 billion (+14% YoY); margin improved to 20.5% (+100bps YoY).

  • Diluted EPS for FY 2025 was $5.51 (+10% YoY); pre-impairment EPS was $5.57 (+3% YoY).

  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow was $5.0 billion (+18% YoY), with a 130% conversion ratio of net income.

  • Net cash from operating activities was $5.6 billion (+13% YoY).

Outlook and guidance

  • 2026 guidance: Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1–$8.5 billion, net income of $3.9–$4.1 billion, diluted EPS of $5.60–$6.05.

  • Capital expenditure expected at $2.8–$3.0 billion; effective tax rate of 24%; average diluted share count of 675 million.

  • 2030 targets: 7–9% annual revenue growth, Adjusted EBITDA margin of 22–24%, and over 100% Adjusted Free Cash Flow conversion.

  • Positive outlook supported by robust infrastructure funding, strong demand in transportation, water, reindustrialization, and resilient repair/remodel activity.

  • Guidance includes $200 million incremental EBITDA from 2025 acquisitions, offset by a divestiture.

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CRH plc is a global building materials company involved in the manufacture and supply of construction products. Its offerings include aggregates, cement, asphalt, precast concrete, and building solutions for infrastructure, residential, and commercial projects. The company operates across Europe and the Americas. CRH plc is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and its shares are listed on the LSE.

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