CRH PLC has seen a notable increase of 3.00% in regular trading, reaching a 20-day high. This movement aligns with the broader market trends, as the Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) rose by 1.06% and the S&P 500 (SPY) increased by 0.90% during the same period.
The positive sentiment in the market has been driven by various factors, including strong performances from major tech stocks. Investors are showing increased confidence, which has contributed to the upward momentum in stock prices across the board.
In addition to the market dynamics, recent news highlights significant investment shifts in the tech sector, with notable figures like Dan Loeb increasing stakes in major companies. While this news does not directly impact CRH PLC, it reflects the overall bullish sentiment in the technology space.
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
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.
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
UBS
Buy
maintain
$138 -> $147
2026-01-08
Reason
UBS
Price Target
$138 -> $147
AI Analysis
2026-01-08
maintain
Buy
Reason
UBS raised the firm's price target on CRH to $147 from $138 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
Citi
Buy
maintain
$142 -> $155
2026-01-08
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$142 -> $155
2026-01-08
maintain
Buy
Reason
Citi raised the firm's price target on CRH to $155 from $142 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. The firm updated estimates and targets in the homebuilding and building products group as part of its 2026 outlook. Citi continues to prefer heavy construction materials with exposure to infrastructure over the residential exposed names.
Unlock Full Analyst Thesis， Get the complete breakdown of rating reason for CRH
Unlock Now
Longbow
NULL -> Buy
initiated
$160
2025-12-16
Reason
Longbow
Price Target
$160
2025-12-16
initiated
NULL -> Buy
Reason
Longbow initiated coverage of CRH with a Buy rating and $160 price target.
Deutsche Bank
Jon Bell
Buy -> Buy
downgrade
2025-12-08
Reason
Deutsche Bank
Jon Bell
Price Target
2025-12-08
downgrade
Buy -> Buy
Reason
Deutsche Bank analyst Jon Bell lowered the firm's price target on CRH to 10,389 GBp from 10,643 GBp and keeps a Buy rating on the shares.
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.
