Why is CRH Down Today?

CRH
$81.13
▼ -2.02% ($-1.64)
Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:37 PM ET (842 min ago)

About CRH Public Limited Company

CRH is a global manufacturer of a range of building products used in construction projects, operating via a vertically integrated business model. The past decade has seen CRH transform into a leading building materials business, with increasing exposure to upstream building activities such as aggreg...

Sector: CEMENT, HYDRAULIC
Market Cap: $80.39B
Forward P/E: 17.9
52-Week Range: $81.00 - $131.55
Employees: 79,800

Overall Confidence: 65%

65% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SECTOR 65% Confidence
🎯 CEMENT, HYDRAULIC sector moving together
This appears to be a sector-wide move. The CEMENT, HYDRAULIC sector is down 1.7% on average.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.3x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

CEMENT, HYDRAULIC sector: -1.7%

This appears to be a sector-wide move. Most CEMENT, HYDRAULIC stocks are moving in the same direction.

Market Comparison

CRH is significantly underperforming the market (-2.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.18%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.31%
CRH
This Stock
-2.02%
vs S&P 500: -2.2%
vs Nasdaq: -2.33%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CRH is expected to trade between:
$78.69 - $82.75

Key Level to Watch

$77.07 support
Watch for breakdown below $81.12

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Last updated: Oct 01, 2026 4:37 PM (842 minutes ago)
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Historical Context

CRH has moved more than 3.0% down on 23 occasions in the past year.

34.8%
Continuation Rate
8/23 times continued down
+0.54%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 23, 2026 (-3.2%) → Next day: -1.5%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CRH stock down today?

This appears to be a sector-wide move. The CEMENT, HYDRAULIC sector is down 1.7% on average.

Is CRH stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CRH shows 65% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CRH stock price target?

CRH is currently trading at $81.13. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $78.69 - $82.75. See long-term price prediction →

Will CRH stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CRH's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $77.07 (support).

Is CRH stock oversold or overbought?

CRH's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 30.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for CRH stock?

CRH's 10-day momentum indicator is at -5.0. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is CRH outperforming or underperforming the market?

CRH (-2.02%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-2.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.18%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.31%.

What does MACD indicate for CRH?

CRH's MACD (-3.11) is currently below the signal line (-2.97), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 37.4) is strong.

Is CRH in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CRH is in a bearish trend. The price ($81.13) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($87.04) and 50-day SMA ($93.14). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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