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COST Stock Chart & Stats
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
216.50 p
-2.50 p(-1.15%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range124.40 p - 220.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume354.55K
Average Volume (3M)1.07M
Market Cap
£557.38M
Enterprise Value250.30 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£215.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£25.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.1
Beta0.71
Next Earnings
Aug 13, 2026EPS Estimate
0.05Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.99%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.14
Shares Outstanding264,161,300
10 Day Avg. Volume1,084,180
30 Day Avg. Volume1,072,824
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.42
Price to Book (P/B)1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.41
P/FCF Ratio8.59
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£240.00Price Target Upside10.85% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.23B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengthVery low leverage and a stronger equity base provide durable financial flexibility. This conservatism lets Costain absorb project timing slippages, bid competitively on frameworks, and maintain investment capacity without forcing asset sales or aggressive refinancing during downturns.
Cash Generation And FCF ConversionHigh and consistent FCF-to-net-income conversion supports sustainable internal funding for working capital, capex, and deleveraging. Strong operating cash across multiple years underpins earnings quality and reduces reliance on external financing for multi-year infrastructure deliveries.
Improving Margins And ProfitabilityA visible operational recovery with steadily rising gross and net margins reflects better project controls, pricing and contract selection. If sustained, these margin improvements create durable earnings power even if revenues fluctuate, improving long-term cash returns on projects.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue DeclinePersistent top-line contraction reduces scale and can erode competitive positioning over time. Continued revenue decline risks lower utilization, thinner backlog, and weaker bargaining power on frameworks, which could undermine the recent margin recovery and future growth prospects.
Recent Steep Revenue FallA large negative revenue growth rate signals meaningful demand or contract mix headwinds. Such a pronounced shrinkage can constrain reinvestment, limit the ability to convert fixed-cost base into profits, and make earnings more sensitive to single-project outcomes.
Customer And Sector Concentration RiskHeavy exposure to regulated and public infrastructure sectors ties revenue to political budgets, procurement cycles and regulatory shifts. Funding or policy changes in core sectors can materially alter tender volumes and timing, creating durable volatility in new contract flows.
Costain News
COST FAQ
What was Costain Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain Group PLC lowest share price was 124.40 p and its highest was 220.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain Group PLC’s market cap?
Costain Group PLC’s market cap is £557.38M.
When is Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 13, 2026 which is in 10 days.
How were Costain Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Costain Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 10, 2026. The company reported 0.09 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.08 p by 0.01 p.
Is Costain Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costain Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costain Group PLC pay dividends?
Costain Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.99%. See more information on Costain Group PLC dividends here
What is Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Costain Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.05.
How many shares outstanding does Costain Group PLC have?
Costain Group PLC has 264,161,300 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.09 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.08 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.941%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:COST
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Costain Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£240.00 (10.85% Upside)
£240.00 (10.85% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £1.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
48.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Costain Group PLC
Costain Group PLC, established in 1865 and headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, specializes in providing intelligent infrastructure solutions. Serving the United Kingdom's energy, water, transportation, and defense markets, the company operates through two core segments. The Transportation division focuses on road, rail, and integrated transport projects, while the Natural Resources division addresses needs in the water, energy, and defense sectors. Costain's extensive service offerings include forward-thinking strategic consultancy, expert advisory, advanced digital technology, asset optimization, and the meticulous delivery of complex programs.
COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
240.00 p
▲(10.85% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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