CRH Q2 2025 Results

CRH, a leading provider of building materials solutions, reported second quarter 2025 financial results.

• Strong performance backed by favorable underlying demand, positive pricing and acquisition contributions
• Proven strategy and connected portfolio driving further growth and value creation
• $1.0bn invested in 19 acquisitions YTD; strong pipeline of M&A opportunities
• $2.1bn acquisition of Eco Material Technologies agreed; accelerating cementitious growth strategy
• Ongoing share buyback; $0.8bn completed YTD; commencing new $0.3bn quarterly tranche
• Declaring quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share (+6% YoY)
• Continue to expect positive activity across our key end-use markets in 2025
• FY25 guidance: Net income of $3.8bn-$3.9bn; Adjusted EBITDA* of $7.5bn-$7.7bn

Jim Mintern, Chief Executive Officer, said:

“Our strong second quarter performance was driven by favorable underlying demand, disciplined commercial management and further contributions from acquisitions. CRH’s proven strategy continued to drive higher sales, profits and Adjusted EBITDA margins*, while our robust balance sheet and financial capacity enabled us to allocate approximately $3 billion to growth investments and capital returns year-to-date. We completed 19 acquisitions year-to-date and continue to see an active pipeline of opportunities to further strengthen our market-leading positions in attractive growth markets. Underlying demand in our key end-use markets remains positive and we are pleased to raise our guidance for 2025.”

_{*Represents non-GAAP measure. See ‘Non-GAAP Reconciliation and Supplementary Information’ on pages 12 to 13.}

Q2 2025 Results

Performance Overview

Total revenues of $10.2 billion (Q2 2024: $9.7 billion) increased by 6% driven by the positive impact of acquisitions and disciplined commercial execution, which offset lower activity levels in weather-impacted regions. Net income of $1.3 billion (Q2 2024: $1.3 billion) was 2% ahead of the prior year. This growth reflects a strong underlying operating performance, which more than offset higher depreciation and interest expenses, as well as reduced gains from divestitures and disposals of long-lived assets during the period. Adjusted EBITDA* of $2.5 billion (Q2 2024: $2.3 billion) increased by 9% as a result of the continued delivery of CRH’s connected strategy, positive pricing, good contributions from acquisitions and further operational efficiencies. CRH’s net income margin of 13.1% was behind Q2 2024 (13.6%), while Adjusted EBITDA margin* of 24.1% (Q2 2024: 23.4%) was ahead of the comparable prior year period. Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) for Q2 2025 was $1.94 (Q2 2024: $1.88).

• Americas Materials Solutions’ total revenues were 2% ahead of Q2 2024, driven by continued positive pricing and contributions from acquisitions, which offset weather-related activity challenges. Adjusted EBITDA was 4% ahead of the prior year period, supported by contributions from acquisitions, underlying commercial progress and ongoing cost management while the prior year benefited from higher gains on disposal of long-lived assets.
• Americas Building Solutions’ total revenues were 2% ahead of Q2 2024, supported by contributions from acquisitions and strong demand in water infrastructure and data center activity. Adjusted EBITDA was 5% ahead of the prior year.
• International Solutions’ total revenues were 13% ahead of Q2 2024, driven by strong contributions from acquisitions and sustained pricing momentum. Adjusted EBITDA was 23% ahead of the prior year, driven by good commercial management, operational efficiencies and contributions from acquisitions.

Acquisitions and Divestitures

In the three months ended June 30, 2025, CRH completed five acquisitions for a total consideration of $0.1 billion, compared with $0.4 billion in the same period of 2024. Americas Materials Solutions completed two acquisitions, while International Solutions completed three acquisitions.

For the six months ended June 30, 2025, CRH completed 13 acquisitions for a total consideration of $0.7 billion, compared with $2.6 billion in the first half of the prior year.

As announced on July 29, 2025, CRH has reached an agreement to acquire Eco Material Technologies (Eco Material), a leading supplier of Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) in North America, for a total consideration of $2.1 billion. The proposed acquisition puts CRH at the forefront of the transition to next generation cement and concrete and secures the long-term supply of high-value critical materials to unlock strong future growth opportunities. Eco Material is headquartered in Utah and operates a national network of fresh and harvested fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum and green cement operations distributed across a network of over 125 utility source locations, production facilities and terminals. The proposed transaction is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close in 2025. With respect to divestitures, in the three months ended June 30, 2025, cash proceeds from divestitures and disposals of long-lived assets were $31 million, compared with $0.4 billion in the same period in 2024. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, CRH realized cash proceeds from divestitures and disposals of long-lived assets of $0.1 billion, compared with $1.1 billion in the same period of the prior year.

Dividends and Share Buybacks

In line with the Company’s policy of consistent long-term dividend growth, the Board has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.37 per share. This represents an increase of 6% on the prior year.

As part of its ongoing share buyback program, CRH repurchased approximately 3.7 million Ordinary Shares in Q2 2025 for a total consideration of $0.3 billion. On August 5, 2025, the latest tranche of the share buyback program was completed, bringing the yearto-date repurchases to $0.8 billion. The Company is pleased to announce that it is commencing an additional $0.3 billion tranche to be completed no later than November 5, 2025.

2025 Full Year Outlook

The outlook for our business remains positive and we raise our financial guidance for 2025. We continue to expect favorable underlying demand across our key end-use markets in 2025, underpinned by significant public investment in critical infrastructure and continued re-industrialization activity in key non-residential segments. Within the residential sector, the new-build segment is expected to remain subdued, while repair and remodel activity remains resilient. Assuming normal seasonal weather patterns and absent any major dislocations in the political or macroeconomic environment, CRH’s proven strategy and leading positions of scale in attractive higher-growth markets, together with our strong and flexible balance sheet, are expected to underpin another year of growth and value creation in 2025.

Americas Materials Solutions

Americas Materials Solutions’ total revenues were 2% ahead of the second quarter of 2024, primarily driven by contributions from acquisitions and further pricing improvements.

In Essential Materials, total revenues increased by 4% due to positive pricing and favorable underlying demand in most regions. Aggregates pricing increased 4% year-on-year, reflecting a shift in product mix due to weather-related delays in the period. Cement pricing was up 2% reflecting regional variances across the footprint. Aggregates and cement volumes increased by 5% and 1%, respectively, with contributions from acquisitions offsetting the impact of adverse weather.

In Road Solutions, total revenues increased by 2%. Asphalt volumes decreased by 2% over the prior year due to adverse weather conditions, while pricing was stable. Readymixed concrete volumes increased by 6% over the prior year supported by acquisitions while pricing increased by 2%. Paving and construction revenues decreased by 2% due to weather-impacted activity levels.

Second quarter Adjusted EBITDA for Americas Materials Solutions was 4% ahead of the prior year, driven by acquisitions, improved pricing, and disciplined cost management while the prior year benefited from higher gains on disposal of long-lived assets. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 40bps ahead of the second quarter of 2024.

Americas Building Solutions

Americas Building Solutions’ total revenues were 2% ahead of the second quarter of 2024, as good commercial management and contributions from acquisitions offset adverse weather impacts in some markets.

In Building & Infrastructure Solutions, total revenues were 3% ahead of Q2 2024, driven by positive contributions from acquisitions and strong demand in water infrastructure and data center activity.

In Outdoor Living Solutions, total revenues were 2% ahead of the prior year period, with acquisitions mitigating the effects of subdued residential activity.

Adjusted EBITDA for Americas Building Solutions was 5% ahead of the second quarter of 2024 driven by acquisitions and cost savings initiatives. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 70bps ahead of the prior year period.

International Solutions

International Solutions’ total revenues were 13% ahead of the second quarter of 2024 primarily driven by contributions from acquisitions and favorable pricing, which were partially offset by reduced activity in some markets.

In Essential Materials, total revenues were 14% ahead of the comparable period in 2024 supported by positive pricing and strong contributions from acquisitions. Aggregates and cement volumes were 5% and 12% ahead of the comparable period in 2024, with pricing 3% and 2% ahead, respectively.

In Road Solutions, total revenues were 16% ahead of the comparable period in 2024, with volumes and prices in readymixed concrete ahead of 2024 by 21% and 9%, respectively, benefiting from higher activity levels and contributions from the Adbri acquisition. Asphalt volumes declined by 3%, as a result of lower activity levels while asphalt pricing declined 4% compared to the prior year.

Within Building & Infrastructure Solutions and Outdoor Living Solutions, total revenues were 6% ahead of the comparable period in 2024 supported by contributions from acquisitions.

Adjusted EBITDA in International Solutions was 23% ahead of the second quarter of 2024, driven by the successful integration of acquisitions, increased pricing and operational efficiencies. Adjusted EBITDA margin increased by 170bps compared to the prior year.

Other Financial Items

Depreciation, depletion and amortization charges of $0.5 billion were $0.1 billion higher than the prior year (Q2 2024: $0.4 billion), primarily due to the impact of acquisitions and higher capital expenditure.

Gains on the disposal of long-lived assets of $29 million were lower than the prior year period (Q2 2024: $102 million) primarily due to the non-recurrence of certain land asset disposals in North America.

Interest income was $30 million for the three months ended June 30, 2025, a decrease of $6 million from the comparable period in 2024. Interest expense of $200 million was higher than the comparable period (Q2 2024: $155 million), primarily due to an increase in gross debt balances.

Other nonoperating (expense) income, net was ($9) million (Q2 2024: $23 million income) reflective of a loss on divestitures made during the period.

Diluted EPS rose to $1.94 (Q2 2024: $1.88), supported by a strong operating performance and the ongoing share buyback program.

Balance Sheet and Liquidity

Total short and long-term debt was $15.8 billion at June 30, 2025, compared with $14.0 billion at December 31, 2024, and $13.1 billion at June 30, 2024. In January 2025, the Company completed the issuance of $1.25 billion 5.125% Senior Notes due 2030, $1.25 billion 5.50% Senior Notes due 2035, and $0.5 billion 5.875% Senior Notes due 2055. In the six months ended June 30, 2025, $0.3 billion of Euro Commercial Paper was repaid, and the $1.25 billion Senior Notes due 2025 were repaid on maturity in May.

Net Debt* at June 30, 2025, was $13.4 billion, compared to $10.5 billion at December 31, 2024, and $10.3 billion at June 30, 2024. The increase in Net Debt* compared to December 31, 2024, reflects cash returns to shareholders through continued share buybacks and dividends, acquisitions, as well as the purchase of property, plant and equipment partially offset by inflows from operating activities.

As of June 30, 2025, CRH had $2.9 billion of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash on hand (June 30, 2024: $3.9 billion) and $4.2 billion of undrawn committed facilities. During April 2025, the Company exercised a second one-year extension option on $4.1 billion of the undrawn committed facilities extending the maturity date to May 2030. At June 30, 2025, the weighted average maturity of the term debt (net of cash and cash equivalents) was 8.1 years.

As at June 30, 2025, the Company had a $4.0 billion U.S. Dollar Commercial Paper Program and a €1.5 billion Euro Commercial Paper Program.As at June 30, 2025, there was $1.0 billion of outstanding issued notes under the U.S. Dollar Commercial Paper Program and no outstanding issued notes under the Euro Commercial Paper Program. CRH remains committed to maintaining its robust balance sheet and expects to maintain a strong investment-grade credit rating with a BBB+ or equivalent rating with each of the three main rating agencies.

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About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing approximately 78,500 people at approximately 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and the LSE.

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