Ireland/US: CRH recorded revenues of US$10.8bn in the second quarter of 2026, up by 6% year-on-year, driven by demand and contributions from acquisitions. It recorded a net income of US$1.5bn, 13% higher than the same period of 2025, and an earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of US$2.6bn. It said that cement volumes declined by 2%, impacted by adverse weather in certain markets and subdued residential demand. Its division Americas Materials Solutions, which includes cement, recorded total revenues of US$4.96bn, up by 10% from the second quarter of 2025. Its division International Solutions recorded revenues of US$3.7bn, up by 5% year-on-year. Cement volumes were up by 6% compared to the previous corresponding period.
Jim Mintern, CEO, said “We delivered a strong second-quarter performance driven by good commercial execution, favourable underlying demand and further contributions from acquisitions. We remain focused on active portfolio management, completing three non-core divestitures, while reallocating capital into higher-growth, connected businesses. Notwithstanding current geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, we remain encouraged by the underlying demand across our key markets and are pleased to reaffirm our guidance for 2026 net income and adjusted EBITDA, leaving us well positioned to deliver another year of growth and value creation.”
