Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.47
CRH plc (CRH) Dividend History
Income profile from 1989 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
26.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CRH Dividend Income Check
Safety
26.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is rising.
CRH Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$1.47
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout26.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout34.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR-12.4%
5Y CAGR9.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.7%
Total Shareholder Yield3.0%
1Y Total Return14.2%
5Y Total Return126.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)16.7%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$23,30210Y ago$43,63920Y ago$42,325
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CRH Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (38 years of payments)
CRH Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CRH plc distributes 26.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 34.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CRH has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of -12.4% and 5-year CAGR of 9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CRH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.7% buyback yield, 3.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 126.9%, with dividends contributing 16.7% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $43,639 today.
CRH Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.30
Avg/Payment$0.5152
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.3900 | — | 1.47% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2026 | $0.3900 | ↑ +5.4% | 1.41% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.34% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.29% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.53% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.3700 | ↑ +5.7% | 1.46% | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 1.38% | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.3500 | — | 2.36% | Sep 25, 2024 |
CRH Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#2 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
26.7% payout
Streak
2Y
9.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.0%
#3 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd CRHCRH plc | $71.0B | 1.4% | 26.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
 VMCVulcan Materials Com… | $38.9B | 0.7% | 24.0% | 12 | Sustainable |
 MLMMartin Marietta Mate… | $35.8B | 0.5% | 17.3% | 10 | Sustainable |
 EXPEagle Materials Inc. | $6.6B | 0.5% | 7.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  LPXLouisiana-Pacific Co… | $5.2B | 1.5% | 53.4% | 7 | Sustainable |
 USLMUnited States Lime &… | $2.9B | 0.2% | 5.1% | 2 | Sustainable |
3rd  NUENucor Corporation | $51.8B | 1.0% | 29.4% | 16 | Sustainable |
 STLDSteel Dynamics, Inc. | $32.0B | 0.9% | 24.6% | 13 | Sustainable |
 CATCaterpillar Inc. | $437.4B | 0.6% | 31.0% | 32 | Sustainable |
CRH Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.78 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2025 | $1.48 | 5.7% | 4 | $5.51 | 26.9% | 3.72x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $1.40 | -40.7% | 4 | $5.02 | 27.9% | 3.59x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $2.36 | 7.3% | 3 | $4.33 | 54.5% | 1.83x | 5.5% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | 89.7% | 3 | $4.75 | 46.3% | 2.16x | 5.2% |
| 2021 | $1.16 | 25.5% | 2 | $3.26 | 35.6% | 2.81x | 2.7% |
| 2020 | $0.92 | 13.3% | 2 | $1.42 | 65.1% | 1.54x | 2.2% |
| 2019 | $0.82 | -1.7% | 2 | $1.87 | 43.6% | 2.29x | 1.9% |
| 2018 | $0.83 | 15.4% | 2 | $1.17 | 70.9% | 1.41x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.72 | 3.7% | 2 | $2.17 | 33.1% | 3.02x | 1.7% |
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CRH — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CRH stock.
How much dividend does CRH pay per share?
CRH plc (CRH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.47 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CRH's next ex-dividend date?
CRH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CRH typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CRH's dividend safe?
CRH's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +26.7% and FCF payout ratio of +34.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CRH increased its dividend?
CRH has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.9%.
How often does CRH pay dividends?
CRH plc pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.47 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 37+ years from 1989 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CRH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CRH five years ago would be worth approximately $23,302 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CRH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CRH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.