Global building materials major CRH plc reported that its FY 2025 revenue slightly missed market estimates, reflecting softer-than-expected demand across certain construction segments.
While overall sales remained resilient, analysts noted that revenue came in marginally below consensus projections, largely due to moderated activity in residential construction and pricing normalisation in key markets. Elevated interest rates and cautious project launches in some regions weighed on order volumes, particularly in private housing and smaller commercial developments.
However, CRH highlighted stable performance in infrastructure-related segments, supported by public spending programmes and ongoing large-scale projects. The company also pointed to cost-control measures, operational efficiencies, and disciplined capital allocation as factors helping protect margins despite revenue pressures.
Market observers noted that while the revenue miss may trigger short-term investor caution, CRH’s diversified geographic footprint and strong infrastructure exposure provide long-term stability. Demand in infrastructure, energy transition projects, and public works remains relatively robust compared to cyclical residential markets.
The company is expected to focus on portfolio optimisation, selective acquisitions, and operational efficiency to strengthen earnings momentum in FY2026. Analysts believe that as interest rate conditions stabilise and construction activity improves, CRH could regain revenue traction, particularly in markets benefiting from infrastructure-led growth.
