Crh Plc · NYSE:CRH
Crh — Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation
31 slides from Crh's earnings presentation, Apr 30, 2026
Slide 1: Q1 2026 Results
Q1 2026 Results Q1 2026 Results 1
Slide 2: Disclaimer
Disclaimer Unless the context otherwise provides, “we,” “us,” “our,” “CRH”, the “Company” and like terms refer to CRH plc and its consolidated subsidiaries. Forward-Looking Statements Reliance upon the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, CR
Slide 3: Agenda
Agenda Leading Performance Value-Creating Capital Allocation Superior Strategy 2026 Outlook Q1 2026 Results 3
Slide 4: Key Messages
Key Messages Strong performance backed by our superior strategy, unmatched scale & connected portfolio Good early-season activity, disciplined commercial execution & contributions from acquisitions Reallocating capital for higher growth & continuing to build a connected portfolio $1.9B of st
Slide 5: Leading Performance in Q1 2026
Leading Performance in Q1 2026 SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION Revenues Adj. EBITDA* Adj. EBITDA Margin* $7.4B $0.6B 8.0% +9% +18% +70bps *Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the discussion within ‘Non-GA
Slide 6: Our Growth Algorithm
Our Growth Algorithm Growing CRH Leading Megatrends Winning Way Compounder of Capital Infrastructure Transportation Water x = Proven long-term delivery 1 Double-digit earnings growth Reindustrialization For footnoted information, refer to Appendix. Q1 2026 Results 6
Slide 7: Leading Performance
Leading Performance Q1 2026 Results 7
Slide 8: Americas Materials Solutions
Americas Materials Solutions SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION • Strong start to the year … demand underpinned YoY by growing infrastructure megatrends $m Change Revenues 2,724 +21% • Robust volume performance backe
Slide 9: Americas Building Solutions
Americas Building Solutions SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION • Solid performance despite adverse weather YoY & subdued new-build Residential market $m Change • Further margin expansion supported by strong Revenues
Slide 10: International Solutions
International Solutions SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION • Strong profit growth & margin expansion YoY • Good pricing momentum & cost control $m Change • Western Europe: Solid Infrastructure & Revenues 2,978 +5% Re
Slide 11: Value-Creating Capital Allocation
Value-Creating Capital Allocation Q1 2026 Results 11
Slide 12: Value Creation through Active Portfolio Management
PROVEN SUPERIOR STRATEGY LEADING Value Creation through Active Portfolio Management Strategic divestment1 of non-core businesses GROWTH PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION Construction Accessories Lawn & Garden MoistureShield ~$0.7B ~$1.1B ~$0.1B • Engineered lifting, connecti
Slide 13: Accelerating our Water Infrastructure Strategy
Accelerating our Water Infrastructure Strategy SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION • Attractive, high-growth market … publicly funded & non-discretionary A leading water infrastructure platform with national reach • Reindustrialization d
Slide 14: Agreement to acquire Axius Water for ~$0.7B
Agreement to acquire Axius Water for ~$0.7B SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION • A leading provider of water quality and nutrient removal solutions in North America • Further strengthening our existing position as a leading U.S. water i
Slide 15: Superior Strategy
Superior Strategy Q1 2026 Results 15
Slide 16: Delivering Higher & More Consistent Growth
Delivering Higher & More Consistent Growth Unmatched Scale Connected Portfolio #1 Infrastructure play in North America Fully connected offering … publicly funded, less volatile & more predictable … aggregates, cementitious, roads & water Leading positions in attractive, high-growth markets M
Slide 17: Proven Track Record of Superior Value Creation
Proven Track Record of Superior Value Creation SUPERIOR STRATEGY PROVEN LEADING LEADING GROWTH PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES VALUE-CREATING CAPITAL ALLOCATION Revenues Adj. EBITDA* Leading +15% Compounder +8% 1 2 CAGR since 20151 CAGR since 20151 of Capital 19% Annualized TSR since 20152 * Ad
Slide 18: 2026 Outlook
2026 Outlook Q1 2026 Results 18
Slide 19: Growing Infrastructure Megatrends in 2026
Growing Infrastructure Megatrends in 2026 Transportation Water Reindustrialization • Strong State & Federal • Robust demand for network • Continued strong demand highway funding upgrades for manufacturing & data • ‘26 State Transportation • +HSD%3 forecast growth center projects budgets +6%1 across
Slide 20: Reaffirming 2026 Financial Guidance
Reaffirming 2026 Financial Guidance Reflecting strong performance & YTD portfolio activity Adj. EBITDA* Net Income Diluted EPS $8.1B – $8.5B $3.9B – $4.1B $5.60 – $6.05 Another year of growth & value creation *Represents a non-GAAP financial measure. See the discussion within ‘Non-GAAP Reconciliatio
Slide 21: Appendix
Appendix Q1 2026 Results 21
Slide 22: 2026 Financial Guidance
2026 Financial Guidance Financial Guidance (i) Low High Net income $3.9B $4.1B Adj. EBITDA* $8.1B $8.5B Diluted EPS $5.60 $6.05 Capital expenditure $2.8B $3.0B (i) The guidance does not assume any significant one-off or non-recurring items, including the impact of further potential changes to global
Slide 23: Materials Volumes & Prices
Materials Volumes & Prices Q1 YoY % Change Americas International Volume Price Volume Price 1 Aggregates +14% -1% +8% - Asphalt +13% - +8% +5% Cement +10% -1% - +3% RMC +12% +4% +2% +3% 1Americas Aggregates pricing +5% on a mix-adjusted basis. Q1 2026 Results 23
Slide 24: Americas Materials Solutions
Americas Materials Solutions Analysis of change $ million Q1 2025 Currency Acquisitions Divestitures Organic Q1 2026 % Change Total revenues 2,243 +6 +269 (5) +211 2,724 +21% Adjusted EBITDA 59 (1) +35 +5 +5 103 +75% Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.6% 3.8% Q1 2026 Results 24
Slide 25: Americas Building Solutions
Americas Building Solutions Analysis of change $ million Q1 2025 Currency Acquisitions Divestitures Organic Q1 2026 % Change Total revenues 1,682 +3 +18 - (35) 1,668 (1%) Adjusted EBITDA 287 - +2 - (2) 287 - Adjusted EBITDA margin 17.1% 17.2% Q1 2026 Results 25
Slide 26: International Solutions
International Solutions Analysis of change $ million Q1 2025 Currency Acquisitions Divestitures Organic Q1 2026 % Change Total revenues 2,831 +257 +161 (176) (95) 2,978 +5% Adjusted EBITDA 149 +7 +19 +19 +2 196 +32% Adjusted EBITDA margin 5.3% 6.6% Q1 2026 Results 26
Slide 27: Endnotes
Endnotes Page 4 1. Transactions agreed and remain subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals. Page 6 1. ‘Double-digit earnings growth’ refers to CRH’s compound annualized growth rate of Adjusted EBITDA for the period from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2025. Metrics from the
Slide 28: Source Data – Double-Digit Earnings Growth
Source Data – Double-Digit Earnings Growth in millions € $ 2015 EBITDA (as defined) (i) 2,219 Less: EBITDA (as defined) from divested businesses Europe Distribution (i) (171) Americas Distribution (i) (140) Building Envelope (ii) (121) 1,787 2015 IFRS based EBITDA (as defined) (iii) (iv) 1,983 2025
Slide 29: Source Data – Proven Track Record of Superior Value Creation
Source Data – Proven Track Record of Superior Value Creation IFRS U.S. GAAP in $ millions, except per share data 2015 (ii) 2025 Revenues As reported 26,223 37,447 Europe Distribution as reported (4,613) — Americas Distribution as reported (2,473) — Building Envelope (i) (1,226) — Group excluding Eur
Slide 30: Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Non-GAAP Reconciliations CRH uses a number of non-GAAP financial measures to monitor financial performance. These measures are referred to throughout the discussion of our reported financial position and operating performance on a continuing operations basis unless otherwise defined and are measures
Slide 31: Non-GAAP Reconciliations
Non-GAAP Reconciliations Adjusted EBITDA (continued): Reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the mid-point of the 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance is presented below: in $ billions FY 2026 Mid-Point Net income 4.0 Income tax expense 1.3 Interest expense, net 0.7 Depre