CRH plc (CRH) Stock Forecast
CRH analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.65 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $124.79 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +49.2% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $2.14
- 52-week range
- $79.20 – $131.38
CRH analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CRH price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CRH earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.07 | $1.93 | $2.32 | $2.23 | −7.2% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.68 | $5.34 | $6.08 | $5.62 | +1.2% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.35 | $5.55 | $7.39 | $5.66 | +12.2% | 16 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CRH revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $11.56B | $11.32B | $11.87B | +4.4% | 13 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $39.59B | $38.85B | $40.35B | +5.7% | 23 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $41.74B | $39.43B | $43.49B | +5.5% | 18 |
CRH EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CRH revenue: reported and forecast
CRH EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.42 | $2.25 | $2.23 | $2.10 | $2.07 | −14.5% | 0 up · 4 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.95 | $5.88 | $5.81 | $5.72 | $5.68 | −4.4% | 1 up · 6 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.78 | $6.63 | $6.50 | $6.39 | $6.35 | −6.4% | 1 up · 7 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CRH earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CRH beat in 9 of 12.
What analysts expect from CRH
23 analysts cover CRH; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.65 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $124.79, 49.2% above the latest close of $83.63. Analysts expect earnings of $5.68 per share for 2026, +1.2% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.35 per share on revenue of $41.7 billion. CRH beat the EPS estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.
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CRH forecast FAQ
What is CRH's price target?
The average analyst price target for CRH is $124.79, 49.2% above the latest close of $83.63.
Is CRH a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering CRH, 16 rate it a strong buy, 6 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is CRH's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.68 per share for 2026 (range $5.34 to $6.08); for 2027 the estimate is $6.35.
What is CRH's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $39.6 billion, growth of 5.7%; for 2027 it is $41.7 billion.
When does CRH report earnings?
CRH is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.14.
Does CRH usually beat earnings estimates?
CRH reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 9 of the last 12 quarters.