CRH Surges 9.55% on $2.1B SCM Acquisition as $1.04 Billion Volume Ranks 93rd in Market Activity

On August 7, 2025, CRH (CRH.N) surged 9.55% with a trading volume of $1.04 billion, marking a 126.3% increase from the previous day and ranking 93rd in market activity. The stock’s rally followed strategic moves and financial updates from the construction materials giant.

CRH CEO Jim Mintern highlighted a pivotal growth opportunity in the U.S. market for supplementary cementitious materials (SCM), a low-carbon alternative to traditional cement, which he anticipates doubling in size by 2050. To capitalize on this trend, the company finalized a $2.1 billion acquisition of U.S.-based SCM supplier Eco Material Technologies. The deal is expected to elevate CRH’s capacity in the 135 million metric ton U.S. SCM market to 25 million tons, reinforcing its leadership position in the sector.

Financially, CRH reported second-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $2.5 billion, exceeding analyst estimates of $2.4 billion. The firm raised its full-year earnings guidance to $7.5–$7.7 billion, citing strong July trading performance and increased volumes and margins across U.S. product lines. Mintern attributed the updated outlook to seasonal demand and operational efficiency gains.

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