CRH plc
S&P 500Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32
Dividend Safety Rating
CRH's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 27.8% earnings payout ratio & 16.5% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: -0.0% operating margin & -4.0% 5-year dividend cagr.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Earnings Payout Ratio: 27.8%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
- FCF Payout Ratio: 16.5%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 27.1%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
Risks
- Operating Margin: -0.0%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -4.0%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
Payout & Coverage
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SafeAbout CRH plc
CRH plc is a leading global provider of building materials, headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 1970 through the merger of Cement Limited and Roadstone Limited, it specializes in producing essential construction materials such as aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, and infrastructural components. The company operates approximately 4,000 locations across 28 countries, with a significant presence in North America, where it generates the majority of its net income, alongside operations in Europe, Australia, and the Philippines. In 2024, its revenues were evenly split among residential construction (35%), non-residential construction (30%), and infrastructure (35%). CRH plc holds market leadership in key sectors like asphalt manufacturing, ready-mix concrete, and concrete pipe production, particularly in the US. Notable brands include Oldcastle Infrastructure, Tarmac, Irish Cement, and Ash Grove Cement Company. Through strategic acquisitions, such as Ash Grove Cement and recent expansions in Texas and Australia, CRH plc supports critical infrastructure, roads, utilities, commercial buildings, and outdoor living projects worldwide.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
0.67%
Annual Dividend
$0.76
Frequency
Semi-Annual
Payout Ratio
27.83%
FCF Payout Ratio
16.54%
Stock Price
$113.76
52-Week Range
$86.83 – $131.55
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CRH annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CRH earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
May 15, 2026
Next Payment Date
June 17, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-15.35%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-4.01%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
0.71%
3-Year Total Growth
-39.34%
5-Year Total Growth
-18.51%
10-Year Total Growth
7.34%
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