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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

CRH Cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 19.6% to $3.33B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 0.6%, from $3.35B to $3.33B. Over 3 years (FY 2022 to FY 2025), Cash and cash equivalents, end of period shows a downward trend with a -11.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate stronger liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations, while lower levels may signal potential cash flow constraints.

Detailed definition

This encompasses highly liquid assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, including cash on hand, ban...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; levels vary based on seasonal working capital needs and capital allocation strategies.

Metric ID: other_cash_cash_equivalents_restricted_cash_and_restrict_5675e1

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$5.94B$4.65B$4.28B$5.72B$6.39B$3.31B$3.95B$3.08B$3.76B$3.35B$2.88B$4.29B$4.15B$3.33B
QoQ Change-21.7%-8.1%+33.8%+11.7%-48.2%+19.3%-21.9%+22.0%-10.8%-14.2%+49.1%-3.3%-19.6%
YoY Change+7.6%-28.8%-7.7%-46.2%-41.2%+1.3%-27.1%+39.2%+10.3%-0.6%
Range$2.88B$6.39B
CAGR-16.3%
Avg YoY Growth-9.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.1%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRH's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
CRH (CRH) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $3.33B in Q1 2026.
How has CRH's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?
CRH's cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $3.35B to $3.33B.
What is the long-term trend for CRH's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), CRH's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a -11.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.94B to $4.15B.
What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including funds that are legally restricted from immediate use.