CRH plc announced earnings results for the half year ended June 30, 2021. For the half year, the company announced sales was USD 14,044 million compared to USD 12,215 million a year ago. Operating income was USD 1,147 million compared to USD 764 million a year ago. Net income was USD 785 million compared to USD 403 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 1.001 compared to USD 0.513 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was USD 0.995 compared to USD 0.51 a year ago.