CRH plc Acquires 37,800 Shares at $119.86, Plans $300M Buyback
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 6d ago
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Source: Businesswire
- Buyback Program Initiated: On January 21, 2026, CRH plc acquired 37,800 ordinary shares through Santander US Capital Markets LLC at an average price of $119.86, reflecting the company's commitment to shareholder returns and likely boosting market confidence.
- Expanded Buyback Scale: This repurchase is part of CRH's plan to buy back up to $300 million worth of shares by February 17, 2026, aimed at enhancing earnings per share and optimizing capital structure, thereby strengthening its market position in the construction materials sector.
- Equity Structure Adjustment: Following the buyback, CRH will have 668,524,553 ordinary shares outstanding, with 38,011,889 shares held in treasury, representing 5.38% of total equity, which may reduce the number of shares in circulation and potentially enhance earnings per share.
- Regulatory Transparency: The transaction complies with UK market abuse regulations, with CRH committing to disclose detailed trade information, ensuring transparency in its buyback activities and enhancing investor trust.
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.
