CRH plc (CRH) Earnings Call Transcripts

CRH plc's Latest Earnings Call - Q2 FY2026

CRH plc reported a strong second quarter for 2026, with total revenues of $10.8 billion, reflecting a 6% increase year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to over $2.6 billion, and diluted EPS increased by 14%, aided by a $0.16 net gain from divestitures. Management reaffirmed their full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion, indicating confidence in continued growth despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

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Guidance from management

Management reaffirmed their full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion, indicating confidence in demand despite macroeconomic uncertainties.

What management said

Hello, everyone. Jim Mintern here, CEO of CRH, and you're all very welcome to our Q2 2026 results presentation and conference call. Joining me on the call is Aylwyn Bryan, our CFO; Randy Lake, our COO; and Danilo Juvane, Head of Investor Relations. Before we get started, I'll hand over to Danilo for some brief opening remarks.

Thanks, Jim, and hello, everyone. I'd like to draw your attention to Slide 2 shown here on the screen. During our presentation, we will be making some forward-looking statements relating to our future plans and expectations. These are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, and actual results and outcomes could differ materially due to factors outlined on this slide. For more details, please refer to our annual r...

What analysts pressed on

Analysts expressed concerns regarding the performance of the Americas Building Solutions segment, particularly the impact of divestitures and subdued residential demand. There were also questions about the ability to manage cost inflation effectively in the current environment.

Main topics on the call

• Record Second Quarter Performance — CRH achieved a record second quarter with revenues and adjusted EBITDA both exceeding the prior year. CEO Jim Mintern noted, "We are pleased to report a record second quarter with further growth in revenues, adjusted EBI...
• Strategic Acquisitions and Divestitures — The company completed 3 strategic divestitures totaling $1.9 billion and invested $1.4 billion in 17 acquisitions. Mintern highlighted the acquisition of Arcosa as a significant move to reinforce CRH's market position in...
• Margin Expansion — CRH reported a 30 basis points margin expansion despite inflationary pressures, with adjusted EBITDA margin showing resilience. Mintern stated, "demonstrating our relentless focus on commercial excellence and strong cost...
• Reaffirmed Guidance — Management reaffirmed their adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2026, expecting it to range between $8.1 billion and $8.5 billion. This was noted as a strong indicator of confidence in the underlying demand environment.

Read the full CRH plc transcript (Q2 FY2026) → Summary generated from the call transcript; every figure above is stated by management on the record.

Earnings Call History

EarningsCalls.dev has 30 CRH plc earnings call transcripts on record, spanning February 28, 2020 to July 30, 2026. Based on this history, CRH plc reports quarterly. The most recent call on file is dated July 30, 2026. The full list is below — each row opens the complete, free-to-read transcript.

Ticker

CRH

Exchange

NYSE

Country

US

Sector

Materials

Industry

Construction Materials

Calls on record

30

First call

February 28, 2020

Most recent

July 30, 2026

Reporting cadence

quarterly