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Costain (COST) Share Price & Analysis

COST Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 263.00GBX 10.00(3.95%)
At close: 4:29 PM GMT
220 p240 p260 p10 Aug24 Aug7 Sep21 Sep5 Oct19 Oct2 Nov
Day’s Range
GBX 251.00 - GBX 263.50
52-Week Range
GBX 140.20 - GBX 267.50
Previous Close
GBX 253.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.50M
Market Cap
GBP 660.16M
Enterprise Value
GBP 376.56M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 202.70M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 32.50M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
18.1
Beta
0.67
Next Earnings
Mar 16, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
0.09
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 17, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.99%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Turnaround

The shift from losses to consistent earnings and materially higher gross margins indicates that Costain’s turnaround is supported by better underlying project economics. If maintained, stronger profitability should improve resilience, support reinvestment, and increase the value captured from future infrastructure work.

Low Leverage

A conservatively positioned balance sheet gives Costain greater flexibility to manage project timing, absorb operational variability, and pursue opportunities without relying heavily on additional borrowing. Low leverage also limits interest pressure and supports financial resilience through the next several quarters.

Strong Cash Conversion

Close alignment between free cash flow and reported earnings supports the quality of Costain’s profitability and indicates that accounting gains are converting into usable cash. Sustained cash generation can fund investment, strengthen the balance sheet, and support dependable capital allocation.

Bears Say

Revenue Contraction

The continuing top-line contraction is the clearest challenge to Costain’s recovery because improving margins may not fully offset a shrinking revenue base. If the decline persists, reduced scale could limit earnings growth, weaken operating leverage, and make recent profitability gains harder to sustain.

Cash-flow Volatility

Recent cash generation is strong, but the historical volatility shows that conversion can vary materially between periods. For a project-based infrastructure business, uneven cash flow can complicate investment planning and reduce the certainty with which management can fund growth or return capital.

Thin Net Margin

The improved net margin is encouraging, but a roughly 3.6% level still leaves limited earnings cushion relative to revenue. Modest changes in project performance or cost outcomes could therefore have a meaningful effect on profits, making continued execution and margin discipline important.

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COST FAQ

What was Costain’s price range in the past 12 months?
Costain lowest share price was 140.20 p and its highest was 267.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Costain’s market cap?
Costain’s market cap is £660.16M.
When is Costain’s upcoming earnings report date?
Costain’s next earnings report is estimated for Mar 16, 2027 (not yet confirmed), which is in 132 days.
How were Costain’s earnings last quarter?
Costain released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.054 p by 0.003 p.
Is Costain overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Costain’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Costain pay dividends?
Costain pays a Semiannually dividend of 2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.99%. See more information on Costain dividends here
What is Costain’s EPS estimate?
Costain’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Costain have?
Costain has 260,930,900 shares outstanding.
What happened to Costain’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Costain reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.054 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.555%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Costain?
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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