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Crh plc (CRH)

997 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in CRH. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +7
Streak
3Q ▲
Buyers last Q
53%

Smart Money Signals — CRH

Based on 1003 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row

last 6Q
For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRH than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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At the ownership peak (100% of max)

100% of all-time peak
1,003 hedge funds hold CRH right now — the highest count in 3.0 years. When ownership is this concentrated, any bad news can trigger a chain reaction: one big fund sells, others follow. This is a classic 'crowded trade' — high popularity doesn't equal safety.
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Steady growth — +18% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+156 new funds entered over the past year (+18% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 53% buying

553 buying499 selling
Last quarter: 553 funds bought or added vs 499 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-46 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 108 → 146 → 197 → 151. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new

■ 39% conviction (2yr+) ■ 34% medium ■ 27% new
Of the 1,003 current holders: 391 (39%) held >2 years, 339 held 1–2 years, and 273 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.
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Growing discovery — still being found

140 → 108 → 146 → 197 → 151 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 108 → 146 → 197 → 151. A growing number of institutions are discovering CRH each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 40% veterans vs 34% newcomers

■ 40% veterans ■ 27% 1-2yr ■ 34% new
Entry-cohort mix of 1,038 holders: 411 (40%) are 2+ year veterans, 277 entered 1–2 years ago, and 350 (34%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds

46% from top-100 AUM funds
62 of 998 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CRH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
4.0
out of 10
Moderate Exit Risk
Exit risk score 4.0/10 — some crowding factors present, but no critical concentration. Watch ownership trend over the next 1–2 quarters for direction.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — CRH

In 2026 Q1, 553 hedge funds were net buyers of CRH (151 opened a new position, 402 added to an existing one), while 499 reduced or exited (355 trimmed, 144 sold completely) — a 53% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. This marks 3 consecutive quarters of net institutional buying — a persistent conviction signal. 46% of total institutional value in CRH is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +7 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 1003.

Hedge Fund Ownership: CRH

How many hedge funds hold CRH — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of CRH vs. share price

Market Analysis: CRH

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Company Profile: CRH

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Crh plc (CRH) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much CRH has moved relative to its sector benchmark (SPY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 75d ago
CRH
+1.3%
SPY
+14.1%

CRH outperformed SPY by -12.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 30d ago
CRH
+3.2%
SPY
+0.3%

Since the filing became public, CRH outperformed SPY by +2.9% .

Interpretation: The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Broad Consensus, Selective Conviction

Many quality funds hold this stock, but top-tier positions remain relatively small.

66 top-rated funds 17 high-conviction
Consensus
7.9
/ 10
breadth
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Elite
5.2
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: CRH
997 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 997 996 0.1%
13F Shares 550M 575M -4.48%
Total Value $58.48B $70.87B -17.49%
New Positions 149 197 -48
Increased Positions 394 392 +2
Closed Positions 148 102 +46
Reduced Positions 345 298 +47
Total Calls 19 20 -5.0%
Total Puts 20 21 -4.76%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.05 1.05 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

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Top 25 CRH holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Eleva Capital SAS 81.27% 2,654,974 $279.1M
2 Cevian Capital II GP LTD 18.46% 5,476,229 $575.7M
3 CDAM (UK) Ltd 13.51% 579,495 $60.9M
4 Groupe des Assurances du Credit Mutuel 12.98% 249,977 $26.3M
5 Third Point LLC 9.59% 1,900,000 $199.7M
6 Armor Advisors, L.L.C. 9.10% 257,689 $27.1M
7 Evelyn Partners Investment Management (Europe) Ltd 7.98% 220,519 $23.2M
8 L1 Capital Pty Ltd 7.64% 1,850,331 $194.5M
9 Hillman Co 7.49% 183,213 $19.3M
10 L1 Capital International Pty Ltd 7.32% 1,167,510 $122.7M
11 Exane Asset Management 6.90% 279,133 $33.8M
12 Albar Capital Partners LLP 6.70% 393,691 $41.4M
13 12th Street Asset Management Company, LLC 5.72% 332,550 $35.0M
14 Dnca Finance 5.34% 901,831 $93.2M
15 Alphinity Investment Management Pty Ltd 4.94% 2,669,224 $280.6M
16 Tyro Capital Management LLC 4.40% 385,498 $40.5M
17 Hill City Capital, LP 4.04% 1,076,400 $113.2M
18 Silchester International Investors LLP 3.76% 42,386 $4.3M
19 Xn LP 3.40% 879,676 $92.5M
20 PCJ Investment Counsel Ltd. 3.37% 112,773 $11.9M
21 Egerton Capital (UK) LLP 3.22% 2,759,331 $290.1M
22 Findlay Park Partners LLP 3.21% 2,191,611 $230.4M
23 Gates Capital Management, Inc. 3.13% 1,089,281 $114.5M
24 Mirabaud Asset Management Ltd 3.12% 37,179 $3.8M
25 Renaissance Investment Group LLC 3.09% 136,768 $14.4M
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Crh plc (CRH)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for CRH?

Buying streak — 3 quarters in a row: For 3 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds added CRH than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for CRH?

Slight buying edge — 53% buying: Last quarter: 553 funds bought or added vs 499 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for CRH holders?

Elite ownership — 46% AUM from top-100 funds: 62 of 998 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 46% of total institutional value in CRH. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held CRH?

Mixed — 39% long-term, 27% new: Of the 1,003 current holders: 391 (39%) held >2 years, 339 held 1–2 years, and 273 entered in the last year. A mixed base — the stock has long-term believers but also recent buyers who haven't been tested by a downturn yet.

Is it too late to buy Crh plc (CRH) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, CRH has moved +3.2% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +0.3% for the SPY sector ETF — an outperformance of +2.9%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), CRH has gained +1.3% vs +14.1% for SPY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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