CRH PLC benefits from North American construction demand
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 14 Jan 26
CRH PLC's stock has hit a 20-day low, reflecting a decline of 4.41% in regular trading.
Despite the overall market weakness, with the Nasdaq-100 down 1.82% and the S&P 500 down 1.05%, CRH is expected to benefit from increased demand for its materials portfolio as construction activity picks up in North America. This outlook is supported by a robust recovery in the materials sector, driven by lower mortgage rates and optimistic market expectations for construction materials demand.
The decline in CRH's stock price may not reflect its long-term potential, as the company is well-positioned to capitalize on the anticipated growth in the construction sector, which could enhance its performance in the coming quarters.
Analyst Views on CRH
Wall Street analysts forecast CRH stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for CRH is 142.05 USD with a low forecast of 131.00 USD and a high forecast of 164.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
14 Analyst Rating
13 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 123.680
Low
131.00
Averages
142.05
High
164.00
Current: 123.680
Low
131.00
Averages
142.05
High
164.00
About CRH
CRH PLC is an Ireland-based company. The Company manufactures and distributes a diverse range of superior building materials and products, which are used in construction projects of all sizes. It operates in three segments across two divisions. Its divisions include Americas and International. Its Americas Division comprises two segments: Americas Materials Solutions and Americas Building Solutions. Americas Materials Solutions provides building materials for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure and commercial and residential buildings in North America. The primary materials produced by this segment include aggregates, cement, readymixed concrete and asphalt. Americas Building Solutions manufactures, supplies and delivers solutions for the built environment in communities across North America. Its International Division, which comprises one segment, International Solutions, is a provider of integrated building solutions primarily across Europe and Australia.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
