Analysts have revised CRH's outlook upward, citing stronger revenue growth forecasts and a modestly higher future P/E ratio, resulting in a slight increase in the consensus fair value price target from $120.37 to $122.10.
What's in the News
- CRH is reportedly among bidders for NCC AB's aggregates and asphalt business, which could fetch up to $1 billion; deliberations are ongoing with no final commitments.
- CRH raised its 2025 earnings guidance, now expecting net income of $3.8–$3.9 billion and diluted EPS of $5.49–$5.72, reflecting positive business outlooks in infrastructure and non-residential segments.
- CRH held an Analyst/Investor Day.
- CRH was dropped from both the Russell 1000 Defensive Index and the Russell 1000 Value-Defensive Index.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for CRH
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target remained effectively unchanged, moving only marginally from $120.37 to $122.10.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for CRH has risen from 5.9% per annum to 6.3% per annum.
- The Future P/E for CRH has risen slightly from 20.28x to 21.03x.
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