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In Q2 FY2026, CRH achieved a 5.6% YoY revenue increase to $10.78B and a 12.7% YoY net income gain to $1.49B, driven by positive pricing momentum, infrastructure demand, and strategic acquisitions including a pending $8.5B deal for Arcosa.
Revenue
$10.78B
+5.59% YoY
EPS (Diluted)
$2.21
+13.92% YoY
Gross Margin
39.8%
+0.4 pts YoY
Operating Income
$2.08B
+7.44% YoY
Crh Public (CRH) reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $10.78B, up 5.6% year over year. The company posted net income of $1.49B, up 12.7% from a year earlier, with diluted EPS of $2.21. Gross margin was 39.8%. Operating income was $2.08B, up 7.4% year over year. CRH's fiscal Q2 FY2026 corresponds to calendar Q2 2026.
CRH reported Q2 FY2026 revenue of $10.78B (+5.6% YoY) and net income of $1.49B (+12.7% YoY), supported by solid pricing discipline and active portfolio expansion.
Last 4 quarters: 2 beats, 2 misses
Reported EPS of $2.21 versus the $2.03 analyst consensus — a +8.7% beat for Jun 2026.
On June 22, 2026, CRH entered a definitive agreement to acquire Arcosa in an all-cash transaction valued at an enterprise value of approximately $8.5B ($150 per share), expected to close in Q1 2027. During the six months ended June 30, 2026, CRH completed 16 acquisitions for total consideration of $1.2B, including Axius Water for $0.7B.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.27
Americas Materials Solutions revenue grew 10% YoY in Q2 FY2026 to $4.96B (Adjusted EBITDA +12% to $1.38B) led by 20% growth in Essential Materials and strong aggregate pricing (+5%). Conversely, Americas Building Solutions revenue declined 2% YoY to $2.12B as strong energy and data center demand was offset by non-core business divestitures.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.29-30
CRH realized $1.8B in net cash proceeds from divestitures in the first six months of FY2026, including the sales of its lawn and garden operations ($1.1B), construction accessories operations ($0.7B), and MoistureShield ($0.1B). These sales contributed to a $282M net nonoperating gain in Q2 FY2026.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.27-28
CRH returned $0.6B to shareholders via share buybacks during the first six months of FY2026, but paused initiating new buyback tranches following the Arcosa acquisition agreement. A third quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share was declared, representing an annualized increase of 5% YoY.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.27
CRH's long-term debt increased 13.5% YoY to $17.82B as of June 30, 2026, bringing its debt-to-equity ratio to 1.37. The pending $8.5B all-cash acquisition of Arcosa and further integration of newly acquired entities could increase debt service obligations and financial leverage.
Source: 10-Q Balance Sheet (XBRL)
Construction material demand and manufacturing operations remain heavily reliant on seasonal weather patterns. Prolonged inclement weather or sustained high temperatures can impede production and delay project execution across key regions.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.26
While public infrastructure demand remains solid, new-build residential construction remains subdued. Additionally, direct operating expenses face persistent inflationary pressures, including a 16% increase in energy costs and a 21% increase in haulage expenses in Q2 FY2026.
Source: 10-Q Item 2 MD&A, p.27-28
This analysis does not extract a guidance section. Companies issue revenue and EPS outlook in the 8-K press release and on the earnings call rather than in the 10-Q itself — though the filing's management discussion can contain forward-looking statements, which appear in the highlights above where they were material.
Crh Public (CRH) is next expected to report on , when the following quarter's results and any updated outlook will be available.
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| Metric | Current | Previous | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue | $10.78B | $10.21B | +5.59% |
Cost of Revenue | $6.48B | $6.18B | +4.90% |
Gross Profit | $4.29B | $4.03B | +6.66% |
Operating Income | $2.08B | $1.94B | +7.44% |
Net Income | $1.49B | $1.32B | +12.66% |
EPS (Basic) | $2.22 | $1.95 | +13.85% |
EPS (Diluted) | $2.21 | $1.94 | +13.92% |
SG&A Expense | $2.27B | $2.12B | +6.93% |
CRH reported a strong Q2 FY2026 performance with revenues growing 5.6% YoY to $10.78B and net income increasing 12.7% YoY to $1.49B. Growth was driven by robust aggregate pricing, infrastructure demand, and strategic M&A, including the completion of Axius Water and the announced $8.5B acquisition of Arcosa.
CRH's total revenue grew 5.6% year-over-year to $10.78B in Q2 FY2026 compared to $10.21B in Q2 FY2025. Revenue expansion was led by a 10% increase in the Americas Materials Solutions segment.
In Q2 FY2026, CRH agreed to acquire infrastructure material provider Arcosa for $8.5B enterprise value ($150 per share) and completed the purchase of Axius Water for $0.7B. On the divestiture side, CRH generated $1.8B in net proceeds year-to-date by selling non-core assets, including its lawn and garden operations for $1.1B.
Crh Public (CRH) is next expected to report earnings on Nov 3, 2026. The date comes from the analyst earnings calendar and can shift until the company confirms it.
Expected release date, analyst estimates & what to watch
CRH reported Q1 2026 revenue of $7.37B (+9.1% YoY), but swung to an operating loss of -$38M and a net loss of -$176M as SG&A expenses surged 12.2% to $2.06B, outpacing gross profit growth.
CRH delivered strong FY2025 results with revenue growing 5.3% to $37.4B, operating income rising 10.5% to $5.4B, and operating cash flow reaching $5.6B, reflecting solid margin expansion and continued acquisition-driven growth.
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