Current Assets

Cash & Equivalents

CRH Cash & Equivalents decreased by 20.9% to $3.24B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.3%, from $3.35B to $3.24B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -8.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate strong liquidity and financial flexibility; lower levels may signal potential cash flow issues.

Detailed definition

This represents the most liquid assets held by the company, including cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term inve...

Peer comparison

A universal metric for assessing a company's immediate financial health.

Metric ID: cash_and_equivalents

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.78B$5.94B$4.65B$4.28B$5.72B$6.34B$3.31B$3.07B$2.98B$3.72B$3.35B$2.88B$4.20B$4.10B$3.24B
QoQ Change+2.6%-21.7%-8.1%+33.8%+10.8%-47.8%-7.3%-2.9%+24.9%-9.9%-14.2%+46.0%-2.4%-20.9%
YoY Change+2.6%+6.8%-28.9%-28.3%-48.0%-41.3%+1.3%-6.2%+41.0%+10.1%-3.3%
Range$2.88B$6.34B
CAGR-15.3%
Avg YoY Growth-8.6%
Median YoY Growth-3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH's cash & equivalents?
CRH (CRH) reported cash & equivalents of $3.24B in Q1 2026.
How has CRH's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
CRH's cash & equivalents decreased by 3.3% year-over-year, from $3.35B to $3.24B.
What is the long-term trend for CRH's cash & equivalents?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), CRH's cash & equivalents has grown at a -8.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.78B to $4.10B.
What does cash & equivalents mean?
Cash and highly liquid assets that can be converted to cash within 90 days.