CRH Trading Volume Surges 38% to $779 Million Ranking 81st in Market Activity

On May 6, 2025, CRH's trading volume reached $779 million, marking a 38.12% increase from the previous day and ranking 81st in the day's market activity. However, the stock price of CRH water cement (CRH) fell by 4.38%, marking the second consecutive day of decline, with a total decrease of 4.63% over the past two days.

CRH reported its Q1 2025 financial results on May 5, 2025, revealing total revenues of $6.8 billion, a 3% increase from the previous year. However, the company reported a net loss of $98 million, resulting in a net loss margin of 1.5%.

Despite the net loss, CRH's financial position remains robust. As of March 31, 2025, the company had $3.4 billion in cash and cash equivalents, up from $3.3 billion in the previous year, and $3.9 billion in undrawn committed facilities.

CRH's adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2025 increased to $495 million, reflecting an 11% improvement year-over-year. The company reaffirmed its adjusted EBITDA guidance for 2025, expecting it to fall between $7.3 billion and $7.7 billion.

Goldman Sachs has raised its price target for CRH from $96 to $105, citing the company's strong Q1 performance and robust pricing across its Aggregates & Cement segment. The firm also noted enhanced clarity on industry unit profitability as a reason for the increased price target.