10-KPeriod: FY2025

CRH PUBLIC LTD CO Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2025

Filed February 18, 2026For Securities:CRH

Summary

CRH Public Ltd Co. reported a strong financial performance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2025, with total revenues reaching $37.4 billion and net income of $3.8 billion. The company demonstrated solid growth, with a 5% increase in total revenues year-over-year, driven by favorable end-market demand, strategic acquisitions, and disciplined commercial execution. Adjusted EBITDA also saw a significant increase, reaching $7.7 billion, up from $6.9 billion in the prior year, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. The company's strategic focus on its "connected portfolio" across North America, Europe, and Australia continues to yield positive results, particularly in infrastructure and reindustrialization projects. CRH made significant strategic acquisitions, including Eco Material Technologies, to bolster its position in key growth areas. Capital allocation remained robust, with substantial investments in growth and maintenance capital expenditures, alongside returning value to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The company maintains a positive outlook for 2026, anticipating continued growth supported by infrastructure spending and reindustrialization activity.

Financial Highlights

54 data points
Beta

Revenue

$37.45B

36.1% Gross Margin

Net Income

$3.75B

10.0% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$5.51

Total Assets

$58.33B

Cash & Equivalents

$4.10B

Free Cash Flow

$2.91B

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$37.45B
Cost of Revenue$23.92B
Gross Profit$13.53B
SG&A Expenses$8.28B
Operating Income$5.44B
Net Income$3.75B
EPS (Basic)$5.54
EPS (Diluted)$5.51
Shares Outstanding (Basic)673.20M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)677.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 5% to $37.4 billion in 2025, compared to $35.6 billion in 2024.
  • 2Net income rose to $3.8 billion in 2025, up from $3.5 billion in 2024.
  • 3Adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.7 billion in 2025, up 10% from $6.9 billion in 2024.
  • 4The company completed 38 acquisitions in 2025 for a total consideration of $4.1 billion, including the strategic acquisition of Eco Material Technologies.
  • 5CRH returned $1.0 billion to shareholders through dividends and $1.2 billion through share buybacks in 2025.
  • 6The dividend per share increased by 6% to $1.48 in 2025.
  • 7The company anticipates continued growth in 2026, supported by infrastructure investment and reindustrialization activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the fiscal year ended December 30, 2025, CRH reported total revenues of $37.4 billion, a 5% increase from the prior year. Net income rose to $3.8 billion, and Adjusted EBITDA reached $7.7 billion. The company also saw an increase in its dividend per share by 6% to $1.48.

CRH's strategy centers on its "connected portfolio" which serves transportation, water, and reindustrialization projects. In 2025, CRH completed 38 acquisitions for a total consideration of $4.1 billion, including the significant acquisition of Eco Material Technologies. These acquisitions are aimed at expanding the company's footprint and diversifying its offerings, contributing to revenue and Adjusted EBITDA growth.

CRH demonstrated its commitment to shareholder returns by paying $1.0 billion in dividends and repurchasing $1.2 billion of its ordinary shares in 2025. This continues the company's policy of consistent long-term dividend growth.

CRH expects favorable underlying demand across its key end-markets in 2026, driven by significant public investment in infrastructure and continued reindustrialization activity. The company anticipates another year of growth and value creation, supported by its strong strategy, connected portfolio, leading market positions, and a robust balance sheet.