What analyst ratings and outlooks were assigned to CRH plc and Sherwin-Williams Company according to the news?

According to the news, Citi analyst Anthony Pettinari maintained a Buy rating on CRH plc, and Mizuho Securities' John Roberts CFA maintained a Buy rating on Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW); both analysts cited positive outlooks for the respective stocks.

Which two materials sector companies received bullish analyst sentiment in this report, and who issued the ratings?

The two materials sector companies that received bullish analyst sentiment are CRH plc (CRH) and Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW); the ratings were issued by Citi analyst Anthony Pettinari (for CRH) and Mizuho Securities' John Roberts CFA (for SHW).