CRH monthly performance report
Monthly CRH research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
CRH monthly report
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Key takeaways
- CRH plc (CRH) closed September 2026 at $87.66, down 7.03% for the month and −21.21% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, CRH is −29.76%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.13% YTD.
- The stock is trading −21.41% versus its 200-day moving average ($111.54), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, CRH has underperformed the S&P 500 by −10.02%, with a relative strength index reading of 95.1.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 56.4% — 22 positive months versus 17 negative months.
CRH plc ended September 2026 at $87.66, posting a monthly return of −7.03%. The S&P 500 returned −1.20% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −5.83%.
The current quarter stands at −18.07% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −21.41% versus the 200-day moving average ($111.54).
Year-to-date, CRH is −29.76% against SPY +11.13%, a gap of −40.89%. The stock is currently −33.36% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −33.28%.
| Period | CRH | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.89% | −0.60% | −1.29% |
| 1 Week | −7.03% | −0.52% | −6.51% |
| 1 Month | −7.03% | −1.20% | −5.83% |
| 3 Months | −17.74% | +2.82% | −20.56% |
| 6 Months | −22.60% | +12.71% | −35.31% |
| YTD | −29.76% | +11.13% | −40.89% |
| 12 Months | −21.21% | +16.19% | −37.41% |
| 3 Years | +60.08% | +70.10% | −10.02% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aug 2025 | +18.33% |
| #2 | Feb 2024 | +17.49% |
| #3 | Nov 2023 | +17.14% |
| #4 | Jul 2024 | +14.30% |
| #5 | Apr 2026 | +12.65% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mar 2025 | −14.19% |
| #2 | Mar 2026 | −12.39% |
| #3 | Jul 2026 | −11.21% |
| #4 | Apr 2024 | −10.25% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −9.53% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | +4.35% |
| Q3 2025 | +30.61% |
| Q4 2025 | +4.09% |
| Q1 2026 | −15.77% |
| Q2 2026 | +1.79% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −18.07% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | +73.81% |
| 2024 | +33.78% |
| 2025 | +34.89% |
| 2026 | −29.76% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $131.55 (2026-01-09) |
| 52-Week Low | $86.84 (2026-09-10) |
| Current Price | $87.66 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $111.54 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −21.41% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −33.28% (2026-09-10) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −33.36% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 95.1 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −10.02% |
| RS Peak | 155.6 (Jan 2026) |
| RS Trough | 95.1 (Sep 2026) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was CRH's return for this report period?
CRH returned −7.03% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-10.
Has CRH outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD CRH: −29.76% vs SPY: +11.13%.
What is CRH's 12-month return?
−21.21% over the trailing 12 months.
Is CRH above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −21.41% versus 200DMA ($111.54).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−33.28% on 2026-09-10.