SCHEDULE: Vanguard Group Reports 11.82% Stake in CRH PLC

The Vanguard Group disclosed an 11.82% beneficial ownership in CRH PLC's Common Stock as of December 31, 2025, through a Schedule 13G/A filing.

Summary

• The Vanguard Group beneficially owns 79,117,624 shares of CRH PLC Common Stock.
• This ownership represents 11.82% of the class of securities.
• Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over 72,469,933 shares and shared dispositive power over 6,647,691 shares.
• Vanguard has shared voting power over 4,187,625 shares and no sole voting power.
• The securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business, not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of CRH PLC.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: Neutral, as this is a routine disclosure of passive institutional ownership and does not contain performance or strategic information.

Future Outlook

NA

Industry Context

This filing reflects a passive investment by a major institutional asset manager, typical for index funds or broad market portfolios, and does not indicate a strategic move related to CRH PLC's industry position. It is a routine disclosure of a significant, non-controlling stake.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: Provides transparency on significant institutional ownership, which can be a sign of long-term confidence in the company's stock by a major passive investor.

Key Dates

Keywords

CRH PLC, Vanguard Group, Schedule 13G, Beneficial Ownership, Common Stock, Institutional Investor, Passive Investment