06:30 AM EST, 11/07/2024 (MT Newswires) -- CRH (CRH) reported Q3 earnings Thursday of $1.97 per diluted share, up from $1.80 a year earlier.

Three analysts polled by Capital IQ expected $2.07.

Revenue for the quarter ended Sept. 30 was $10.52 billion, up from $10.13 billion a year earlier.

The company said it now expects full-year 2024 earnings of $5.45 to $5.55 per share, narrower than $5.40 to $5.60 previously. Analysts are expecting $5.51.

Shares were up 3% in pre-market hours.

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