CRH Raises Quarterly Dividend 5% to $0.39 Per Share
CRH Public Limited Company, a leading provider of building materials, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share, marking a 5% increase from the prior year's $0.371 per share. The dividend will be paid April 8, 2026.
CRH Public Limited Company (NYSE: CRH), a leading provider of building materials solutions, declared a quarterly dividend of $0.39 per share on February 18, 2026, representing a 5% increase from the prior year's dividend of $0.371 per share. The company described the increase as consistent with its policy of long-term dividend growth. Read more dividend announcements.
The dividend will be paid on April 8, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 6, 2026.
| Dividend Details | Date/Amount |
|---|---|
| Dividend Amount | $0.39 per share |
| Previous Amount | $0.371 per share |
| Increase | 5% |
| Record Date | March 6, 2026 |
| Payment Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
The dividend announcement came alongside CRH's fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results. The company reported net income of $3.8 billion for 2025, an 8% increase from the prior year's $3.5 billion. Total revenues reached $37.4 billion, up 5% from $35.6 billion in 2024.
CRH's adjusted EBITDA for the full year climbed 11% to $7.7 billion from $6.9 billion in 2024. The company's net income margin expanded to 10.1% from 9.9%, while adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 20.5% from 19.5%.
Strong Cash Generation and Capital Deployment
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $5.6 billion in 2025, up $0.6 billion from the prior year. Adjusted free cash flow reached $5.0 billion, an increase of $0.8 billion year-over-year, driven by higher income from operations and improved working capital management.
The company invested $4.1 billion in 38 acquisitions during 2025 and deployed $1.7 billion in growth capital expenditure projects. CRH also announced the commencement of a new $0.3 billion quarterly share buyback program.
As of December 31, 2025, CRH held $4.1 billion in cash and cash equivalents along with $4.3 billion of undrawn committed facilities. Net debt stood at $14.2 billion, compared with $10.5 billion in 2024, reflecting acquisition activity and cash returns to shareholders.
2026 Outlook
CRH projected full year 2026 net income between $3.9 billion and $4.1 billion, with adjusted EBITDA expected to range from $8.1 billion to $8.5 billion. Chief Executive Officer Jim Mintern noted that 2025 marked the company's 12th consecutive year of margin expansion, delivering "another record performance."
The company expects favorable underlying demand across key end-markets in 2026, underpinned by public investment in infrastructure and continued reindustrialization activity. CRH anticipates resilient repair and remodel activity in the residential sector, while the new-build segment is expected to remain subdued.