Why CRH plc’s (CRH) Stock Is Up 5.29%

By Cynthia McLaughlin
July 31, 2026
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In this article, we go over a few key elements for understanding CRH plc’s stock price such as:

  • CRH plc’s current stock price and volume
  • Why CRH plc’s stock price changed recently
  • Upgrades and downgrades for CRH from analysts
  • CRH’s stock price momentum as measured by its relative strength

About CRH plc (CRH)

Before we jump into CRH plc’s stock price, history, target price and what caused it to recently dip, let’s take a look at some background.

CRH plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides building materials solutions in Ireland, the United States, the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Americas Materials Solutions, Americas Building Solutions, and International Solutions. The company offers building materials for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure, and commercial and residential buildings, as well as construction and renovation of transportation infrastructure, critical utility networks, commercial and residential buildings, and outdoor living spaces; paving and construction services; and produces and sells aggregates, cementitious materials, ready mixed concrete and mortars, and asphalt. It also manufactures, supplies, and delivers building products for the built environment in communities in North America; and provides building and infrastructure solutions for complex critical utility infrastructure, such as water, energy, transportation, and telecommunications projects, and outdoor living solutions for private and public spaces. In addition, the company produces and supplies precast and pre-stressed concrete products comprising vaults, pipes, and manholes; and concrete and polymer-based products, such as underground vaults, drainage systems, enclosures, and modular precast structures for applications in transportation, water, energy, and telecommunications markets. Further, it provides crushed stone, sand, and gravel; granite, limestone, and sandstone; fly ash, pozzolans, synthetic gypsum, calcined clay, and ground granulated blast-furnace slags; fencing and railing systems, lawn and garden products, and packaged concrete mixes; and concrete masonry, hardscape and related products, including pavers, blocks and curbs, retaining walls, and slabs. CRH plc was founded in 1936 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.

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CRH plc’s Stock Price as of Market Close

As of July 31, 2026, 4:00 PM, CST, CRH plc’s stock price was $95.010.

CRH plc is down 1.03% from its previous closing price of $96.000.

During the last market session, CRH plc’s stock traded between $94.115 and $96.280. Currently, there are approximately 667.20 million shares outstanding for CRH plc.

CRH plc’s price-earnings (P/E) ratio is currently at 16.7, which is low compared to the Construction Materials industry median of 26.1. The price-earnings ratio gauges market expectation of future performance by relating a stock’s current share price to its earnings per share.

CRH plc Stock Price History

CRH plc’s (CRH) price is currently down 11.21% so far this month.

During the month of July, CRH plc’s stock price has reached a high of $109.210 and a low of $94.115.

Over the last year, CRH plc has hit prices as high as $131.550 and as low as $93.580. Year to date, CRH plc’s stock is down 23.87%.

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What Caused CRH plc Stock’s Price to Dip?

Stock prices are primarily based on seller supply and buyer demand. But have you ever wondered about what other factors affect a stock's price?

When an analyst changes their opinion of a stock by upgrading or downgrading their rating, it often leads to a sudden stock price adjustment. As of July 31, 2026, there were 2 analysts who downgraded CRH plc’s stock and 0 analysts who upgraded over the last month.

Additionally, you'll want to evaluate CRH plc’s financial health and valuation. Investors can use AAII's Value Grade, which combines six key valuation metrics like P/E and P/S ratios for a comprehensive analysis to conduct analysis on CRH plc’s valuation and financial health. This approach mitigates the limitations of single-metric evaluations.

CRH plc’s current valuation based on AAII’s Value Grade is a C, which means it is considered to be Average.

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Lastly, news and media coverage as well as recent press reports about the company or its industry may cause stock prices to fluctuate. You can check out the most recent news articles about CRH plc (CRH) by visiting AAII Stock Evaluator.

Relative Price Strength of CRH plc

Relative price strength measures a stock's performance against the market, helping investors identify stocks that are outperforming benchmarks.

For AAII’s Momentum Grade, a weighted relative price strength is calculated. Follow this link to learn more about the Momentum Grade.

As of July 31, 2026, CRH plc has a weighted four-quarter relative price strength of -6.77%, which translates to a Momentum Score of 31 and is considered to be Weak.

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CRH plc Stock Price: Bottom Line

As of July 31, 2026, CRH plc’s stock price is $95.010, which is down 1.03% from its previous closing price.

AAII advises against making stock decisions based solely on price or past returns. Instead, consider a variety of metrics, fundamentals, and analytics to evaluate a stock like CRH plc stock prices are influenced by market supply and demand and offer just a snapshot of a company's overall health.

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