CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) is one of the Best Cement Stocks to Buy For the Long Term. On March 2, Morgan Stanley raised the firm’s price target on CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) to 10,500 GBp from 10,400 GBp, while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. Separately on February 20, D.A. Davidson raised the price target on the stock from $116 to $120, and maintained a Neutral rating.

​The rating follows the company’s fiscal Q4 2025 earnings reported on February 18. During the quarter, CRH plc grew its revenue by 6.16% year-over-year to $9.42 billion but fell short of the expectations by $52.41 million. The EPS of $1.51 also fell short of the expectations by $0.03. Notably, the quarterly net income grew 46% year-over-year to reach $1 billion. Management attributed growth to strong end-market demand, disciplined execution, and the positive impact of recent acquisitions.

​Analysts at D.A. Davidson noted that the price target accounts for the recent mergers and acquisitions that CRH plc has gone through. The analyst believes that it signals the company’s international strength.

​CRH plc (NYSE:CRH) manufactures and distributes a wide range of superior building materials and products used in infrastructure, commercial, residential, and public construction projects worldwide.

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