Wells Fargo has initiated coverage on CRH PLC (CRH) with an Overweight rating as of October 7, 2025. This marks the firm's first assessment of the company's investment potential, reflecting its research and analysis of CRH's business operations, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
CRH PLC, headquartered in Dublin, manufactures and distributes building materials and products for the construction industry. The company operates in three segments across two divisions: Americas and International. The Americas Division includes Americas Materials Solutions and Americas Building Solutions, focusing on providing essential materials for public infrastructure and commercial and residential buildings. The International Division offers integrated building solutions primarily across Europe and Australia.
As of November 20, 2025, CRH holds a market cap of $73.8 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.52 and an earnings per share figure of 5.05. The company also boasts a dividend yield of 134.4%. Upcoming earnings reports are scheduled for May 4, 2026, with an estimated EPS of -0.18 and revenue of $7.1 billion, followed by another report on August 4, 2026, with an estimated EPS of 2.16 and revenue of $10.8 billion.
Analyst ratings serve as professional opinions based on extensive research and financial modelling. While these insights can provide valuable perspectives, they are grounded in assumptions that may not always materialise. Investment decisions should consider a variety of factors, including company fundamentals and market trends, rather than relying solely on analyst ratings, which can change over time as new information becomes available.
CRH PLC currently enjoys a consensus rating of Buy, with 8 Strong Buy, 17 Buy, and 4 Hold ratings among analysts as of November 1, 2025. Recent actions include Wells Fargo's initiation to Overweight and Truist Securities maintaining its Buy rating. Analysts continue to monitor the company's performance closely, particularly following its recent earnings results, which have shown mixed surprises in the past quarters.