CRHMEDIUM SIGNALFINANCIAL10-K

CRH significantly increased debt levels by 26.6% to $17.5B while maintaining strong operational cash flow growth of 12.7%.

The substantial debt increase alongside asset growth suggests CRH pursued major capital investments or acquisitions to expand operations. The company appears to be leveraging its strong cash generation capabilities to fund growth initiatives, though investors should monitor debt servicing capacity and deployment effectiveness.

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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

CRH demonstrated robust financial expansion with total assets growing 15.2% to $58.3B and operating income increasing 10.5% to $5.4B, supported by stronger operating cash flow of $5.6B. However, the company significantly increased its debt burden by 26.6% to $17.5B, suggesting major capital deployment for growth initiatives. The combination of reduced share buybacks and increased debt indicates a strategic shift toward leveraging the balance sheet for expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders.

FINANCIAL STATEMENT CHANGES
Total Debt
Balance Sheet
+26.6%
$13.9B→$17.5B

Debt rose 26.6% — additional borrowing for investment or operations; monitor coverage ratios.

Share Buybacks
Cash Flow
-20.3%
$1.5B→$1.2B

Buyback activity reduced 20.3% — capital being redeployed elsewhere or cash conservation underway.

Total Liabilities
Balance Sheet
+18.3%
$27.8B→$32.9B

Liabilities increased 18.3% — monitor debt-to-equity ratio and interest coverage.

Total Assets
Balance Sheet
+15.2%
$50.6B→$58.3B

Asset base grew 15.2% — expansion through organic growth, acquisitions, or capital deployment.

Current Liabilities
Balance Sheet
-15%
$10.3B→$8.8B

Current liabilities reduced — improved short-term financial position and working capital health.

Operating Cash Flow
Cash Flow
+12.7%
$5.0B→$5.6B

Operating cash flow grew 12.7% — strong conversion of earnings to cash, healthy business fundamentals.

Stockholders Equity
Balance Sheet
+11.1%
$21.6B→$24.0B

Equity base grew 11.1% — retained earnings accumulation or equity issuance strengthening the balance sheet.

Operating Income
P&L
+10.5%
$4.9B→$5.4B

Operating income improving — cost discipline or growing revenue base absorbing fixed costs.

Inventory
Balance Sheet
+10.4%
$4.8B→$5.3B

Inventory built 10.4% — monitor whether demand supports this build or if write-downs may follow.

Cash & Equivalents
Balance Sheet
+10.1%
$3.7B→$4.1B

Cash grew 10.1% — improving liquidity position supports investment and shareholder returns.

LANGUAGE CHANGES
NEW — 2026-02-18
PRIOR — 2025-02-26
ADDED
As of February 4, 2026, the number of outstanding Ordinary Shares was 668,250,818 (excluding Treasury stock of 37,976,624 shares).
CRH FORM 10-K CERTAIN TERMS Except as otherwise specified or the context otherwise requires, references to 'CRH', the 'Company', 'we', 'us' or 'our' refer to CRH plc (together with its consolidated subsidiaries), and references to years indicate our fiscal year ended December 31 of the respective year.
References to this 'Form 10-K' are to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.
All references to the 'Consolidated Financial Statements' are to Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report.
Additional factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those expressed by the forward-looking statements in this report including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties described herein and in Risk Factors in Part 1, Item 1A of this Form 10-K.
Business Overview CRH is the leading provider of building materials critical to modernizing infrastructure.
With our team of 83,032 people across 3,961 locations, our unmatched scale, connected portfolio, and deep local relationships make us the partner of choice for transportation, water and reindustrialization projects, shaping communities for a better tomorrow.
The Company, which has market leadership positions in North America, Europe and Australia, has grown rapidly since formation in 1970 and in 2025 generated $37.4 billion of Total revenues, $3.8 billion of Net income and $7.7 billion of Adjusted EBITDA*.
1 In 2025, 40% of Total revenues came from infrastructure, 32% from residential construction and 28% from non-residential construction.
CRH s connected portfolio supplies building materials across the construction value chain, better serving our customers needs and driving repeat business while making construction simpler, safer and more sustainable.
REMOVED
As of February 13, 2025, the number of outstanding ordinary shares was 676,475,037 (excluding Treasury stock of 40,944,153 shares).
EXPLANATORY NOTE CRH plc (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the 'Company , 'CRH , the Group , we , us or our ), a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Ireland, previously determined, as of June 30, 2024 (including as a result of more than 50% of its ordinary shares being held by U.S.
residents), that it will no longer qualify as a foreign private issuer as defined under the U.S.
Business Overview CRH is a leading provider of building materials that build, connect and improve our world.
In 2024, the Company generated $35.6 billion of revenues, $3.5 billion of net income and $6.9 billion of Adjusted EBITDA*.
1 Since formation in 1970, CRH has evolved from being a supplier of base materials to solving complex construction challenges for our customers.
CRH s differentiated solutions strategy uniquely integrates materials, products and services across the construction value chain, better serving our customers needs and driving repeat business while making construction simpler, safer and more sustainable.
The Company integrates essential materials (aggregates and cement), value-added building products as well as construction services, to provide our customers with complete connected solutions.
CRH s capabilities, innovation and technical expertise enable it to be a valuable partner for transportation and critical infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions.
CRH s business addresses the needs of customers across infrastructure, non-residential and residential construction markets.
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