CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) reported a 5% increase in total annual revenue for 2025, reaching $37.4 billion compared to $35.6 billion in 2024. Net income for the full year reached $3.8 billion, an 8% increase from the $3.5 billion reported in the prior year. For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025, the company recorded revenue of $9.4 billion and net income of $1.0 billion, representing year-over-year increases of 6% and 46%, respectively.

Full-Year Financial Context

Total annual revenue followed a growth trend, rising from $35.6 billion in 2024 to $37.4 billion in 2025. Annual net income also trended upward, increasing from $3.5 billion to $3.8 billion over the same period. The company’s net income margin for the full year was 10.1%, compared to 9.9% in 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the year was $7.7 billion, an 11% increase over the $6.9 billion recorded in 2024.

Segment Highlights

Americas Materials Solutions: For the full year 2025, revenue for this segment increased 5% to $17.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA rose 7% to $4.0 billion. In the fourth quarter, revenue grew 9% to $4.64 billion, while quarterly Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $1.15 billion. Aggregates volumes and pricing in the fourth quarter rose by 6% and 3%, respectively.

Americas Building Solutions: Annual revenue for this segment was $7.1 billion, a 1% increase over 2024. Adjusted EBITDA for the year grew 6% to $1.5 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue declined 1% to $1.48 billion, which the company attributed to residential demand levels and weather impacts in certain markets. Fourth-quarter Adjusted EBITDA for the segment was $254 million, a 2% increase.

International Solutions: This segment recorded an 8% increase in annual revenue to $13.3 billion. Adjusted EBITDA grew 23% to $2.2 billion for the full year. During the fourth quarter, revenue increased 6% to $3.29 billion, while Adjusted EBITDA grew 33% to $627 million.

Business & Operations Update

CRH was included in the S&P 500 Index during the period. The company is currently conducting a review of its ordinary shares listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and its preference share capital structure. This review, expected to conclude in the first quarter of 2026, may lead to the delisting of ordinary and 7% preference shares from the LSE and the delisting of 5% preference shares from Euronext Growth Dublin. The company’s primary listing on the New York Stock Exchange is not part of the review.

M&A or Strategic Moves

The company completed 38 acquisitions in 2025 for a total consideration of $4.1 billion. The largest transaction was the acquisition of Eco Material Technologies for $2.1 billion. Total growth investments, including acquisitions and capital expenditure, amounted to $5.8 billion for the year.

Guidance & Outlook

For the full year 2026, the company issued the following guidance:

• Net Income: $3.9 billion to $4.1 billion.
• Adjusted EBITDA: $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion.
• Capital Expenditure: $2.8 billion to $3.0 billion.
• Earnings Per Share (Diluted): $5.60 to $6.05.

Market factors to watch for include public infrastructure investment levels, reindustrialization activity, and residential repair and remodeling demand.

Performance Summary

CRH reported annual revenue of $37.4 billion and net income of $3.8 billion. Full-year revenue increased 5% while net income rose 8%. All three primary segments reported annual revenue growth. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, a 5% increase. A new $0.3 billion quarterly share buyback program has commenced.