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Labor
CRH Labor decreased by 7.3% to $1.93B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.9%, from $1.79B to $1.93B. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 30, 2026
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to revenue suggests improved operational efficiency, while an increase may indicate rising wage pressures or staffing challenges.
Detailed definition
Direct labor costs include all wages, salaries, benefits, and payroll taxes associated with restaurant-level staff, incl...
Peer comparison
Commonly reported as 'Restaurant Labor' or 'Payroll and Benefits' by restaurant operators.
Metric ID:
other_cost_direct_laborHistorical Data
7 periods
| Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.65B | $1.86B | $1.98B | $1.79B | $1.98B | $2.08B | $1.93B |
| QoQ Change | — | +12.8% | +6.4% | -9.6% | +10.9% | +4.9% | -7.3% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | +8.4% | +6.7% | +5.3% | +7.9% |
Range$1.65B – $2.08B
CAGR+11.0%
Avg YoY Growth+7.1%
Median YoY Growth+7.3%
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Americas Materials Solutions | $754.00M | $948.00M | $1.04B | $927.00M | $847.00M |
| International Solutions | $657.00M | $648.00M | $671.00M | $693.00M | $705.00M |
| Americas Building Solutions | $375.00M | $385.00M | $372.00M | $381.00M | $375.00M |
| Total | $1.79B | $1.98B | $2.08B | — | $1.93B |
Labor at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CRH's labor?
- CRH (CRH) reported labor of $1.93B in Q1 2026.
- How has CRH's labor changed year-over-year?
- CRH's labor increased by 7.9% year-over-year, from $1.79B to $1.93B.
- What does labor mean?
- The total cost of employee wages and benefits required to operate the restaurants.