CRH launches new venture capital fund
16th Dec 2022 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Building materials specialist CRH announced the launch of its new venture capital unit CRH Ventures on Friday, which it said would support the development of "new technologies and innovative solutions" to meet the "increasingly complex needs" of customers and evolving trends in construction.
Read moreCRH backs outlook for the year amid 'resilient' demand
22nd Nov 2022 08:46
(Sharecast News) - Building materials group CRH posted a rise in earnings on Tuesday amid "resilient" demand and backed its outlook for the year.
Read moreTuesday preview: UK public sector borrowing, CRH in the spotlight
21st Nov 2022 13:59
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Tuesday was expected to be on UK public sector borrowing data covering the month of October.
Read moreCRH sees FY profits of $5.5bn against tough cost environment
25th Aug 2022 07:04
(Sharecast News) - Building products maker CRH said it expected full-year core earnings to rise slightly to $5.5bn "against a continually challenging cost environment" after posting an increase in interim profits.
Read moreCRH to buy US fencing maker Barrette in $1.9bn deal
6th Jun 2022 07:43
(Sharecast News) - Building materials group CRH has agreed to buy North American fencing and railing solutions provider Barrette from TorQuest Partners and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) for $1.9bn.
Read moreCRH hails 'positive' start to year as sales grow
20th Apr 2022 07:51
(Sharecast News) - Building materials group CRH reported a positive start to the year on Wednesday, with group like-for-like sales up 13% in the first quarter and first-half sales, EBITDA and margin set to be ahead of the prior year.
Read moreCRH annual profits rise amid good demand
3rd Mar 2022 07:55
(Sharecast News) - Irish building materials company CRH reported a rise in full-year earnings and revenue on Thursday as it hailed good underlying demand.
Read moreCRH sells Oldcastle Building Envelope in $3.8bn deal
28th Feb 2022 07:47
(Sharecast News) - Building materials firm CRH has agreed to sell its Oldcastle Building Envelope unit in a $3.8bn deal.
Read moreCRH expecting solid earnings after strong third quarter
23rd Nov 2021 07:37
(Sharecast News) - CRH reported "strong growth" in its profitability on Tuesday, as well a further margin expansion, with sales rising 11% for the first nine months of the year, to $22.8bn.
Read moreTuesday preview: Global PMIs, CRH in focus
22nd Nov 2021 18:44
(Sharecast News) - Investors will be treated to a raft of survey readings on Tuesday regarding levels of activity in global manufacturing and services during the month of November, courtesy of consultancy IHS Markit.
Read moreCRH lifts guidance as interims rise 25% on improving demand
26th Aug 2021 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Building materials supplier CRH raised annual guidance and increased its dividend as interim core earnings rose by a quarter.
Read moreThursday preview: US Q2 GDP, CRH in the spotlight
25th Aug 2021 15:25
(Sharecast News) - Investors' focus on Thursday will be on gross domestic product data in the US that will offer investors a first glimpse into how the economy fared over the three months to June.
Read moreCRH shares hit 25-year high on US outlook
5th May 2021 14:23
(Sharecast News) - CRH shares rose to their highest value in at least 25 years after Jefferies said strong results from US peers Martin Marietta and Vulcan Materials were positive for the building materials group.
Read moreCRH sales rise in first quarter as demand remains 'strong'
28th Apr 2021 08:20
(Sharecast News) - CRH reported a "positive start" to the year on Wednesday, with first quarter like-for-like sales up 3%.
Read moreCRH's Mintern to start as finance director on June 1
23rd Mar 2021 07:12
(Sharecast News) - Building materials business CRH said Jim Mintern will assume the role of finance director on June 1 after the retirement of Senan Murphy, the company said on Tuesday.
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