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COA Stock Chart & Stats
75.80 p
1.92 p(2.53%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
75.80 p
1.92 p(2.53%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range71.00 p - 98.10 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.15M
Average Volume (3M)3.81M
Market Cap
£1.55B
Enterprise Value2.23K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£184.15M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.11B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.1
Beta1.02
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2027EPS Estimate
0.04Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.04%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.05
Shares Outstanding1,917,372,400
10 Day Avg. Volume3,003,632
30 Day Avg. Volume3,812,491
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.90
Price to Book (P/B)2.75
Price to Sales (P/S)1.36
P/FCF Ratio10.03
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£120.25Price Target Upside58.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.74B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet De‑riskingA materially stronger capital structure reduces financial vulnerability and raises optionality. Lower leverage and higher equity improve resilience to cyclical textile demand, support continued dividend and M&A optionality, and make the company better able to fund capex and synergy rollout without refinancing risk.
Material Free Cash Flow ImprovementSustained, large free cash flow gives the business durable funding for debt reduction, reinvestment and shareholder returns. Strong FCF in 2025 supports execution of strategic initiatives and synergy delivery while improving earnings quality, even if cash generation has historically been variable.
Market Outperformance And Strategic AdjacenciesOutperforming weak end markets signals structural competitiveness and strong customer relationships. Combined with identified OrthoLite synergies, leadership in recycled-thread products and Coats Digital traction, this breadth of capabilities supports durable margin capture and longer-term revenue upside in adjacent, higher‑value segments.
Bears Say
Higher Finance Costs From Acquisition FundingElevated interest expense from acquisition funding reduces net income and constrains free cash flow available for reinvestment. If elevated rates persist or leverage reduction stalls, higher finance costs could depress EPS and limit flexibility to accelerate capex or further M&A, affecting long‑term returns.
OrthoLite Near‑term Revenue And Capacity RiskIntegration and operational setbacks at OrthoLite can delay realization of cost and sales synergies. Capacity constraints and softer early revenues raise execution risk for the acquisition, potentially postponing margin accretion and the identified $40m+ of incremental sales synergies, weighing on medium‑term growth.
End‑market Weakness And Inventory DestockingSustained weak volumes and industry destocking limit durable top‑line growth potential and put pressure on capacity utilization. A slower structural recovery in end markets means Coats must rely on share gains, adjacencies and pricing to sustain growth, increasing execution demands on management over coming quarters.
Coats Group plc News
COA FAQ
What was Coats Group plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Coats Group plc lowest share price was 71.00 p and its highest was 98.10 p in the past 12 months.
What is Coats Group plc’s market cap?
Coats Group plc’s market cap is £1.55B.
When is Coats Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Coats Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 11, 2027 which is in 221 days.
How were Coats Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Coats Group plc released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported 0.033 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.035 p by -0.002 p.
Is Coats Group plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Coats Group plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Coats Group plc pay dividends?
Coats Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.699 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.04%. See more information on Coats Group plc dividends here
What is Coats Group plc’s EPS estimate?
Coats Group plc’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
How many shares outstanding does Coats Group plc have?
Coats Group plc has 1,917,372,400 shares outstanding.
What happened to Coats Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Coats Group plc reported an EPS of 0.033 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.035 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.026%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Coats Group plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COA
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Coats Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£120.25 (58.64% Upside)
£120.25 (58.64% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bearish
GB:COA Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-15.39%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
58.55%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Coats Group plc
Coats Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in thread manufacturing, structural components for apparel and footwear, and performance materials worldwide. The company provides threads, yarns, zips, composites, structural components, insoles, fabrics, and trims for use in apparel comprising children's wear, denims, intimate and underwear, ladieswear, leather wear, menswear, sports and activewear, and workwear and uniforms; backpacks, handbags, suitcases, laptop, travel, and trolley bags, as well as travel belts; dress and casual, protective, and sports performance footwear; home textiles, mattresses and bedding, outdoor goods, and sporting goods; cut protection, fire services, healthcare PPE, industrial thermal, and military purposes; automotive, marine, and tyre cord applications; telecoms and energy cables; and tea bags, and medical and filtration purposes. It offers its products under the Admiral, Aptan, Aquamelt, Astra, Atlantis, Brio, Coats Eco-B, Classic, Corus, Dabond, Dolanit, Drybond, Dual Duty, Dymax, EcoCycle, EcoRegen, Eloflex, Epic, Firefly, Flamemaster, Glasmo, Gral, Gramax, Helios, Hemseal, Itero, Linen, Looks, Lucence, Magellan, Match, Monobond, Neophil, Nylbond, Nymo, Polymatic, Prolene, Protos, Pyrostar, Seamsoft, Secura, Signal, Surfilor, Sylko, Team, Terko Satin, Tre Cerchi, Tristar, Trusew, Ultimax, Ultra Dee, Ultra Lock, Armoren, CoatsKnit, FlamePro, Gotex, RecLID Teabag, Stricose FH, Ultrabloc, Webflex, XTRU, Lattice, Synergex, Coats M, Coats P, Coats RT, Coats Pullers, Coats S, Coats Connect, and Coats Signal brands. The company was formerly known as Guinness Peat Group plc and changed its name to Coats Group plc in March 2015. Coats Group plc was founded in 1755 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
COA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
120.25 p
▲(58.64% Upside)