CRH reported second quarter 2026 financial results with total revenues of $10.8 billion, a 6% increase over the prior year, driven by positive pricing momentum, favorable underlying demand, and contributions from acquisitions. Net income rose 13% to $1.5 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 7% to $2.6 billion, with both net income margin and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanding. The company invested $1.4 billion in 17 acquisitions year-to-date and announced an $8.5 billion agreement to acquire Arcosa, reinforcing its position as a leading aggregates and critical infrastructure player in North America. CRH reaffirmed its full-year 2026 guidance for Net income of $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion, Adjusted EBITDA of $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion, and Diluted EPS of $5.60 to $6.05. The company also declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, a 5% increase, and completed $0.7 billion in share buybacks year-to-date, though it paused new buyback tranches pending the Arcosa acquisition.
Arcosa IncCRH announced an $8.5 billion agreement to acquire Arcosa, which is a positive valuation event for Arcosa as it implies a premium acquisition price.
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