CRH (CRH) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$92.23

-1.25 (-1.34%)

(As of 10/21/2024 ET)

CRH - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2024)

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Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 10 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
8

Based on 10 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for CRH in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 10 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 8 have given a buy rating for CRH.

Consensus Price Target

$95.70
3.76% Upside

According to the 10 analysts' twelve-month price targets for CRH, the average price target is $95.70. The highest price target for CRH is $110.00, while the lowest price target for CRH is $58.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 3.76% from the current price of $92.23.

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CRH Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 10/22/23 to 10/21/24	1 Month Ago 9/22/23 to 9/21/24	3 Months Ago 7/24/23 to 7/23/24	1 Year Ago 10/22/22 to 10/22/23
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	8 Buy rating(s)	4 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$95.70	$95.70	$91.90	$41.25
Forecasted Upside	3.76% Upside	3.03% Upside	11.73% Upside	-24.99% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Buy

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CRH Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

CRH Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

CRH Stock vs. The Competition

Type	CRH	Construction Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.80	2.57	2.50
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Hold
Predicted Upside	3.98% Upside	16.56% Upside	7.25% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent CRH News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
8/9/2024	DA Davidson 3 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+32.24%
8/9/2024	Truist Financial 2 of 5 stars		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $110.00	+34.90%
7/11/2024	Citigroup 3 of 5 stars		Lower Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$109.00 ➝ $99.00	+25.21%
7/9/2024	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Equal Weight ➝ Overweight	$87.00 ➝ $88.00	+18.53%
6/18/2024	Stephens Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	T. Grooms Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Overweight	$95.00	+20.68%
5/14/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Outperform	$110.00	+33.95%
4/15/2024	Stifel Nicolaus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Hold	$80.00 ➝ $82.00	-0.53%
3/22/2024	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$105.00	+22.42%
3/4/2024	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$89.70 ➝ $100.00	+19.62%
11/6/2023	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Neutral	$58.00	+1.97%
6/15/2023	Redburn Partners Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$6.50	-87.97%
12/8/2022	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	€50.00 ➝ €48.00
11/23/2022	Credit Suisse Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	€50.00 ➝ €48.00

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Should I Buy CRH Stock? CRH Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these CRH pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

CRH
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in CRH plc:

CRH plc has consistently met or exceeded analysts' earnings per share (EPS) estimates, indicating strong financial performance.
CRH plc offers a dividend yield of 1.7%, providing investors with a steady income stream.
Several equity research analysts have given CRH plc a "buy" rating, suggesting positive market sentiment towards the company.
CRH plc operates in multiple segments, including Americas and Europe, diversifying its revenue sources and potentially reducing risk.
Despite revenue missing estimates, CRH plc's current stock price may present a buying opportunity for investors seeking value.

CRH
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in CRH plc for these reasons:

CRH plc's revenue for the quarter fell short of analyst expectations, indicating potential challenges in revenue generation.
CRH plc's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is relatively high at 29.72%, which may limit future dividend growth or reinvestment in the business.
StockNews.com downgraded CRH plc from a "buy" to a "hold" rating, signaling a shift in market sentiment towards the company.
CRH plc's target price has been revised downwards by some analysts, suggesting a potential lack of confidence in the stock's future performance.
While some analysts have rated CRH plc as a "buy," there are also hold ratings, indicating mixed opinions on the company's outlook.

CRH Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 10 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for CRH is $95.70, with a high forecast of $110.00 and a low forecast of $58.00.
: 10 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for CRH in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 8 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" CRH shares.
: According to analysts, CRH's stock has a predicted upside of 3.76% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: CRH has been rated by research analysts at DA Davidson, and Truist Financial in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like CRH more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for CRH is 2.80 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.58. Learn more on how CRH compares to other companies.