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CRH Public (CRH) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026
CRH Public (CRH) reported revenue of $11.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 16.6%, net earnings $1.2B (10.9% of revenue).
CRH Public, Q3 2026: revenue $11.4B (+3% year over year), operating margin 16.6%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $1.8B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $11.4B | +6% | +3% |
| Gross profit | $4.4B | +3% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $1.9B | -9% | -9% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | -16% | -17% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.8B | +56% | -12% |
| Free cash flow | $1.2B | +139% | -16% |
What changed
Revenue was $11.4B in Q3 2026, up 3% year over year and up 6% from the previous quarter. Road Solutions was the largest line at 50% of revenue. Essential Materials added $0.42B year over year (up 14%), 128% of the total change. Outdoor Living Solutions declined 13%.
Gross margin was 38.8%, down 0.1 points from Q3 2025. Operating profit was $1.9B, a 16.6% margin (down 2.2 points year over year). Operating profit fell $0.18B even though revenue rose $0.33B versus Q3 2025, so costs grew faster than sales. Operating expenses grew 13% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $1.2B, down 17% year over year ($1.2B including minority interests, which bore $0.06B of losses). The effective tax rate was 29.4%.
Operating cash flow was $1.8B (down 12% year over year), 148% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.56B of depreciation and amortization and $0.04B of share-based compensation. Capital expenditures of $0.58B left free cash flow of $1.2B.
Questions
What was CRH Public's revenue in the third quarter 2026?
CRH Public (CRH) reported revenue of $11.4B for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +3% from a year earlier and +6% from the quarter before.
Was CRH Public profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $1.9B (16.6% of revenue) and net earnings $1.2B.
Source: CRH Public 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.