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Mar 31, 2024
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CRH Q1 2024 Earnings Report

CRH had a solid start to the year, driven by positive pricing, early-season activity, and favorable weather in key markets.

Key Takeaways

CRH reported a solid start to the year with a 2% increase in total revenues to $6.5 billion and a 15% increase in Adjusted EBITDA to $445 million. Net income increased to $114 million, and EPS was $0.16. The performance was driven by positive pricing, early-season activity, and favorable weather in key markets.

Performance driven by positive pricing, early-season activity & benign weather in key markets

Integrated solutions strategy delivering further growth in key financial metrics

$2.1bn materials acquisition in Texas complete; $60m run-rate synergies identified

Reaffirming FY24 guidance; Net income $3.55bn to $3.80bn; Adjusted EBITDA* $6.55bn to $6.85bn

Total Revenue
£5.15B
Previous year: £6.43B
-19.8%
EPS
£0.126
Previous year: -£0.05
-352.4%
Adjusted EBITDA
£445M
Adjusted EBITDA margin
6.8%
Previous year: 6%
+13.3%
Net income margin
1.7%
Gross Profit
£1.12B
Previous year: £1.62B
-30.6%
Cash and Equivalents
£2.07B
Previous year: £4.65B
-55.6%
Free Cash Flow
-£754M
Previous year: -£1B
-24.8%
Total Assets
£28.9B
Previous year: £45.1B
-35.9%

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Forward Guidance

CRH reaffirmed its previous guidance for 2024, expecting a favorable market backdrop and continued positive pricing momentum.

Positive Outlook

  • Favorable market backdrop expected in 2024.
  • Continued positive pricing momentum anticipated.
  • North America operations expected to benefit from significant infrastructure activity.
  • Increased investment in key non-residential segments expected in North America.
  • Good underlying demand in infrastructure and key non-residential markets expected in Europe.

Challenges Ahead

  • Residential construction, particularly new-build activity, is expected to remain subdued across markets in the near-term.
  • Potential for changes in interest rates.
  • Inflation.
  • Price volatility.
  • Labor and materials shortages.