Should you buy CRH stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates CRH PLC (CRH) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.13 on its -10 to +10 scale. The rating is unchanged from the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Down 5.39%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 6.67%
- Easy Tracking In The Watchlist
CRH PLC stock price ended at $100.48 on Friday, after gaining 2.89%
(Market data through Aug 07, 2026)
The CRH PLC stock price gained 2.89% on the last trading day (Friday, 7th Aug 2026), rising from $97.66 to $100.48. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 3.47% from a day low at $97.32 to a day high of $100.70. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 0.61% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day along with the price, which is a positive technical sign, and, in total, 857 thousand more shares were traded than the day before. In total, 7 million shares were bought and sold for approximately $658.71 million.
The stock lies in the middle of a wide and falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -6.67% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $85.51 and $101.99 at the end of this 3-month period.
CRH Signals & Forecast
A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Friday, July 31, 2026, and so far it has risen 5.76%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Volume is rising along with the price. This is considered to be a good technical signal. Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. The CRH PLC stock holds a buy signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, the long-term average holds a general sell signal. Since the longterm average is above the short-term average there is a general sell signal in the stock giving a more negative forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the long-term Moving Average at $103.82. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the short-term average at $98.08. A break-up through the long-term average will give another buy signal, while a fall below the short-term average will add another sell signal and strengthen the general signal.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for CRH PLC stock
CRH PLC finds support from accumulated volume at $98.02 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
This stock has average movements during the day and with good trading volume, the risk is considered to be medium. During the last day, the stock moved $3.38 between high and low, or 3.47%. For the last week, the stock has had daily average volatility of 2.98%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (CRH) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Monday 10th
For the upcoming trading day on Monday, 10th we expect CRH PLC to open at $99.50, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $98.84 and $102.12, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$3.29 (+/-3.32%) up or down from last closing price. If CRH PLC takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 3.32% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the resistance from accumulated volume at $101.03 (0.55%) than the support at $98.02 (2.45%), our systems don't find the trading risk/reward intra-day attractive and any bets should be held until the stock is closer to the support level.
Dividend Warning For CRH
Dividend warning for CRH: Ex-dividend date is approaching in 3 days on Friday 14th August, 2026. The dividend to be paid is $0.390, which is a small dividend (0.388%). The stock is expected to open approximately 0.388% lower on the ex-dividend date.Is CRH PLC stock A Buy?
CRH PLC holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock.
Current score:
-1.129
Sell Candidate
Unchanged
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 10, 2026 - $99.50 ( 0.98%).
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CRH Performance
Trading levels for CRH
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 102.88 | 2.39% |
| R2 | 101.59 | 1.10% |
| R1 | 100.79 | 0.310% |
| Price | 100.48 | |
| S1 | 98.21 | -2.26% |
| S2 | 97.41 | -3.05% |
| S3 | 96.12 | -4.34% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 106.25 | 5.74% |
| R2 | 101.45 | 0.97% |
| R1 | 101.03 | 0.547% |
| Price | 100.48 | |
| S1 | 98.02 | -2.45% |
| S2 | 97.66 | -2.81% |
| S3 | 95.01 | -5.44% |
CRH Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 16, 2026 | $0.390 | 0.396% |
| 2 | Apr 17, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $0.390 | 0.338% |
| 3 | Mar 06, 2026 | Mar 06, 2026 | Apr 08, 2026 | $0.390 | 0.314% |
| 4 | Nov 05, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 17, 2025 | $0.370 | 0.327% |
| 5 | Aug 22, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 | $0.370 | 0.339% |
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