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Analysts Offer Insights on Materials Companies: CRH plc (CRH), Hudson Tech (HDSN) and Ashland (ASH)

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Companies in the Materials sector have received a lot of coverage today as analysts weigh in on CRH plc (CRH), Hudson Tech (HDSN) and Ashland (ASH).

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CRH plc (CRH)

Truist Financial analyst Keith Hughes maintained a Buy rating on CRH plc today. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $110.17.

According to TipRanks.com, Hughes is a 5-star analyst with an average return of 17.9% and a 61.7% success rate. Hughes covers the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on stocks such as Fortune Brands Innovations, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Construction Partners. ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Strong Buy analyst consensus rating for CRH plc with a $141.82 average price target, a 33.2% upside from current levels. In a report issued on June 2, J.P. Morgan also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $140.00 price target.

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Hudson Tech (HDSN)

Craig-Hallum analyst Ryan Sigdahl maintained a Hold rating on Hudson Tech today. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $5.84, close to its 52-week low of $5.17.

According to TipRanks.com, Sigdahl is a 4-star analyst with an average return of 3.1% and a 42.7% success rate. Sigdahl covers the NA sector, focusing on stocks such as Rush Street Interactive, Sportsman’s Warehouse, and Super Group (SGHC). ;'>

The word on The Street in general, suggests a Moderate Buy analyst consensus rating for Hudson Tech with a $8.83 average price target, implying a 52.8% upside from current levels. In a report issued on June 11, TipRanks – PerPlexity also reiterated a Hold rating on the stock with a $5.50 price target.

Ashland (ASH)

Deutsche Bank analyst David Begleiter maintained a Buy rating on Ashland today and set a price target of $74.00. The company’s shares closed last Monday at $66.18.

According to TipRanks.com, Begleiter is a 3-star analyst with an average return of 1.4% and a 52.0% success rate. Begleiter covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Compass Minerals International, Air Products and Chemicals, and Westlake Corporation. ;'>

Currently, the analyst consensus on Ashland is a Strong Buy with an average price target of $64.89, which is a -0.1% downside from current levels. In a report issued on June 10, BMO Capital also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $68.00 price target.

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