CRH plc reported third‑quarter 2025 results that showed total revenue of $11.1 billion, a 5% year‑over‑year increase, but still fell short of the $11.26 billion consensus estimate, missing by roughly $160 million. Net income rose 9% to $1.5 billion, and adjusted EBITDA climbed 10% to $2.7 billion, giving an adjusted EBITDA margin of 24.3% versus 23.3% a year earlier.
The earnings per share of $2.21 beat the consensus estimate of $2.15 by $0.06, a 3% upside. The beat was driven by disciplined cost management and the pricing power that allowed the company to maintain margins even as revenue lagged expectations. The revenue miss, however, reflected weaker demand in some legacy markets and a modest decline in the U.S. building‑materials segment, offsetting the gains from stronger demand in the Americas Materials Solutions and International Solutions units.
Management raised the midpoint of the full‑year 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to a $7.6 billion–$7.7 billion range, up from the previous $7.5 billion–$7.7 billion band. The adjustment signals confidence that the company’s pricing momentum and acquisition integration will continue to drive profitability, while the unchanged net‑income guidance of $3.8 billion–$3.9 billion indicates a steady outlook for earnings growth.
Capital allocation remained a priority: CRH returned $1.1 billion to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks year‑to‑date and announced a new $0.3 billion buyback tranche that will commence on November 6, 2025 and run through February 17, 2026. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share, a 6% increase from the prior year, underscoring its commitment to delivering shareholder value.
During the quarter, CRH completed nine acquisitions with a total consideration of $2.5 billion, bringing the year‑to‑date total to 27 deals. The acquisitions reinforce the company’s strategy of expanding its connected portfolio and strengthening its position in high‑growth infrastructure markets, particularly in North America.
Chief Executive Officer Jim Mintern highlighted the results, saying, “CRH delivered a strong third‑quarter performance driven by favourable underlying demand, positive pricing momentum and further contributions from acquisitions. We are pleased to reaffirm net income and raise our adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025, representing another record year for CRH.”
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