CRH PLC (NYSE: CRH) shares are soaring 9.66% in intraday trading, building on the pre-market momentum following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 results. The global building materials giant not only beat analyst expectations but also raised its full-year guidance and announced the continuation of its share buyback program, creating a perfect storm for investor optimism.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $1.94 per share, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.92. Revenues for the quarter came in at $10.206 billion, representing a 5.72% increase from the same period last year. CRH's adjusted EBITDA rose 9% to $2.5 billion, with margins expanding to an impressive 24.1%. This strong financial performance underscores the company's effective execution of its connected strategy and operational efficiencies.

Adding fuel to the stock's rally, CRH raised its full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting 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. Furthermore, the company announced the continuation of its share buyback program, with a new $0.3 billion tranche set to commence, bringing the total amount returned to shareholders since May 2018 to $9.1 billion. This trifecta of strong results, optimistic guidance, and shareholder-friendly actions has clearly resonated with investors, driving the stock's significant upward movement.