CRH PLC (NYSE: CRH) shares surged 6.64% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the release of its second-quarter 2025 results, which exceeded analyst expectations and prompted the company to raise its full-year guidance.
The global building materials giant reported Q2 earnings of $1.94 per share, slightly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.92. Revenues for the quarter came in at $10.206 billion, meeting expectations and representing a 5.72% increase from the same period last year. The company's adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $2.5 billion, with margins expanding to 24.1%.
Investors were particularly encouraged by CRH's decision to raise its full-year 2025 guidance. The company now expects net income between $3.8 billion and $3.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA between $7.5 billion and $7.7 billion. CEO Jim Mintern cited positive underlying demand in key end-use markets as a reason for the improved outlook. Additionally, CRH announced the continuation of its share buyback program, with a new $0.3 billion tranche set to commence, further boosting investor confidence.
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