CRH Reports 5% Revenue Growth to $11.1 Billion in Third Quarter 2025

CRH Public Limited Company reported a solid financial performance for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, with total revenues reaching $11.1 billion for the three months ended September 30, 2025, marking a 5% increase from $10.5 billion in the same period of 2024. For the nine months, revenues also rose by 5% to $28.0 billion compared to $26.7 billion in the prior year. The company’s net income for the third quarter was $1.5 billion, an increase of $130 million from $1.4 billion in the previous year, while net income for the nine months was $2.8 billion, down $59 million from $2.9 billion in 2024. The diluted earnings per share for the third quarter increased to $2.21 from $1.97, while for the nine months, it slightly decreased to $3.99 from $4.00.

The company experienced notable changes in its operational metrics, with gross profit for the third quarter rising to $4.3 billion, a 6% increase from $4.1 billion in the same quarter of 2024. The gross profit margin improved to 38.9%, up from 38.6%. For the nine-month period, gross profit was $10.2 billion, a 7% increase from $9.5 billion, with a gross profit margin of 36.3%, up from 35.7%. The increase in gross profit was attributed to effective commercial execution, pricing progress, and contributions from acquisitions, which helped offset adverse weather conditions and divestitures.

Strategically, CRH completed a total of 22 acquisitions during the first nine months of 2025, with a total cash consideration of $3.2 billion, compared to $3.9 billion in the same period of 2024. Notably, the acquisition of Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion was finalized in September 2025, enhancing CRH's capabilities in cementitious materials. The company also reported cash proceeds from divestitures of $0.2 billion for the nine months, down from $1.2 billion in the prior year. The company’s employee headcount increased due to acquisitions, contributing to a 9% rise in labor costs.

Operationally, CRH's segments showed varied performance. The Americas Materials Solutions segment reported a 6% increase in revenues to $5.6 billion for the third quarter, driven by strong demand and pricing momentum. The Americas Building Solutions segment saw a 2% revenue increase to $1.8 billion, while the International Solutions segment's revenues rose by 5% to $3.6 billion. The company’s outlook for the remainder of 2025 remains positive, with expectations of continued demand driven by public investment in infrastructure and a resilient repair and remodel market. CRH anticipates that its strategic initiatives and strong market positions will support growth and value creation in 2026.