• Jefferies maintains a "Buy" rating for CRH plc (NYSE:CRH), indicating a positive outlook on the stock.
• CDAM UK Ltd increases its investment in CRH, showcasing strong institutional interest.
• Other institutional investors are also showing growing interest in CRH, further solidifying its market position.

CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) is a leading global building materials company, providing a wide range of products for construction and infrastructure projects. The company operates in 31 countries and is a major player in the construction industry. Its competitors include companies like LafargeHolcim and HeidelbergCement. On December 1, 2025, Jefferies maintained a "Buy" rating for CRH, with a "hold" action, when the stock was priced at $120.01.

CDAM UK Ltd has shown confidence in CRH by increasing its investment by 0.7% in the most recent quarter. The fund now holds 621,082 shares, having acquired an additional 4,516 shares. CRH represents 9.5% of CDAM UK Ltd's portfolio, valued at approximately $57 million, making it their sixth largest holding. This indicates strong institutional interest in CRH.

Other institutional investors are also active with CRH shares. Financiere des Professionnels Fonds d'investissement inc. acquired a new position worth around $246,000. Additionally, Ninety One UK Ltd increased its stake by 13.1% in the second quarter, now owning 3,143,490 shares valued at $288.6 million. This further highlights the growing interest in CRH among institutional investors.

CRH's stock is currently trading at $120.54, reflecting a $0.58 increase, or 0.48%, for the day. The stock has seen a low of $117.59 and a high of $120.89 today. Over the past year, CRH has reached a high of $121.99 and a low of $76.75. The company's market capitalization stands at approximately $80.8 billion, with a trading volume of 1,811,193 shares, indicating strong market activity.