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Shares of CRH plc (NYSE:CRH - Get Rating) have been given a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" by the ten research firms that are covering the firm, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, five have issued a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $51.75.
Several brokerages have recently commented on CRH. Citigroup restated a "buy" rating on shares of CRH in a research report on Friday, June 17th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price objective on shares of CRH from €58.00 ($59.18) to €59.00 ($60.20) and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Berenberg Bank decreased their price objective on shares of CRH from €56.00 ($57.14) to €46.00 ($46.94) in a research report on Monday, June 13th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded shares of CRH from a "buy" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research report on Friday, July 1st.Hedge Funds Weigh In On CRH
A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in CRH. CWM LLC purchased a new position in shares of CRH in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. boosted its stake in shares of CRH by 59.1% during the 4th quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,479 shares of the construction company's stock worth $184,000 after purchasing an additional 1,292 shares during the period. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. boosted its stake in shares of CRH by 63.6% during the 4th quarter. Advisor Group Holdings Inc. now owns 62,422 shares of the construction company's stock worth $3,295,000 after purchasing an additional 24,277 shares during the period. Atria Investments LLC boosted its stake in shares of CRH by 15.8% during the 4th quarter. Atria Investments LLC now owns 31,798 shares of the construction company's stock worth $1,679,000 after purchasing an additional 4,331 shares during the period. Finally, Toronto Dominion Bank boosted its stake in shares of CRH by 30.1% during the 4th quarter. Toronto Dominion Bank now owns 9,826 shares of the construction company's stock worth $518,000 after purchasing an additional 2,275 shares during the period. 12.67% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors. CRH Stock Up 0.5 %
CRH opened at $39.57 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.85, a quick ratio of 1.38 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.48. CRH has a 1-year low of $33.13 and a 1-year high of $54.54. The firm's 50 day simple moving average is $36.40 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $40.49. About CRH (Get Rating)
CRH plc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes building materials. It operates in three segments: Americas Materials, Europe Materials, and Building Products. The company manufactures and supplies cement, lime, aggregates, precast, ready mixed concrete, and asphalt products; concrete masonry and hardscape products comprising pavers, blocks and kerbs, retaining walls, and related patio products; and glass and glazing products, including architectural glass, custom-engineered curtain and window walls, architectural windows, storefront systems, doors, skylights, and architectural hardware.Recommended StoriesGet a free copy of the StockNews.com research report on CRH (CRH)Is Sanofi A Buy, Despite Recent Stumbles? If You Hate Speed Cameras, Then You’ll Like Verra Mobility Stock Institutional Support For TJX Companies May Cap GainsStarbucks Stock, Is Brand Loyalty Enough Reason to BuyBJ’s Wholesale Club Pops, Will Costco Be Next?
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