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Costain Group Plc(LSE) COST

Market Cap£644.57MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1980)-88%
5 Year+365%
1 Year+67%
1 Month+3%
£2.53
+2.64%
+0.07Today
Costain Group Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 253.002026-10-16
Costain Group Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.98%GBX 241.002026-10-09
1 month+2.64%GBX 246.502026-09-16
3 month+20.48%GBX 210.002026-07-17
Year to date+58.52%GBX 159.602025-12-31
1 year+66.67%GBX 151.802025-10-16
3 year+379.17%GBX 52.802023-10-17
5 year+365.07%GBX 54.402021-10-15
Since inception-87.98%GBX 20.511980-01-02

Costain Group Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£644.57MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£2.20B

Net Income (TTM)

£69.30M

EPS (TTM)

£0.14

P/E Ratio

17.23

Dividend

£0.05

Beta (Volatility)

0.03 (Low)

Price

£2.53

Volume

2,515,097

Open

£2.49

Previous Close

£2.53

Daily Range

£2.48 - £2.55

52-Week Range

£1.40 - £2.65

Estimated Earnings Date

Mar 16, 2027

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About Costain Group Plc

Costain Group PLC, established in 1865 and headquartered in Maidenhead, UK, specializes in providing intelligent infrastructure solutions. The company serves the United Kingdom's energy, water, transportation, and defense markets through two core segments: Transportation and Natural Resources.

Products and Services
  • Strategic consultancy and expert advisory services
  • Advanced digital technology and asset optimization
  • Delivery of complex infrastructure programs
Growth Outlook
  • Strong demand in the UK infrastructure sector supports future growth
  • Investment in digital technologies enhances operational efficiency
  • Focus on sustainability aligns with government initiatives
Financial Highlights
  • Q2 2026 revenue of £543.1 million, up from £520.3 million in Q4 2025
  • Net income of £14.9 million in Q2 2026, reflecting a stable profit margin
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) dividend yield of approximately 2.0%
Costain Group PLC operates in a vital sector, providing essential services that contribute to the UK's infrastructure development. The company's focus on intelligent solutions positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for sustainable and efficient infrastructure. Recent financial performance indicates a positive trajectory, with increasing revenues and stable net income, suggesting resilience in its business model. The commitment to innovation and sustainability further enhances its growth potential, making it an intriguing option for investors interested in the engineering and construction industry.
AI Generated • Oct 1, 2026

Industry

Construction and Engineering

Sector

Industrials

Employees

3,291

CEO

Alexander John Vaughan

Website

www.costain.com

Headquarters

London, GL EC3A 8BE, GB

COST Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

10.77%

Operating Margin

4.50%

Net Income Margin

3.57%

Return on Equity

14.73%

Return on Capital

16.98%

Return on Assets

6.52%

Earnings Yield

5.80%

Dividend Yield

2.11%

Payout Ratio

27.89%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£644.57MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

261.49M

Volume

2.52M

Avg. Volume

1.50M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£225.10M

Operating Income

£81.40M

EBITDA

£120.90M

Operating Cash Flow

£91.10M

Capital Expenditure

-£5.20M

Free Cash Flow

£85.90M

Cash & ST Invst.

£202.70M

Total Debt

£32.50M

Costain Group Plc Performance Analysis

Costain Group Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 1,421,400,00025.2%
20232023-12-31GBP 1,332,000,000-6.3%
20242024-12-31GBP 1,251,100,000-6.1%
20252025-12-31GBP 1,045,700,000-16.4%
Costain Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-31-4.3%
Q22025-06-30-14.1%
Q42025-12-31-1.0%
Q22026-06-304.4%
Costain Group Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31GBP 0.09N/A
20232023-12-31GBP 0.08-16.3%
20242024-12-31GBP 0.1142.3%
20252025-12-31GBP 0.1422.8%
Costain Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-12-3128.0%
Q22025-06-30-15.3%
Q42025-12-3157.9%
Q22026-06-30-32.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£543.10M

-15.0%

Gross Profit

£53.10M

+19.1%

Gross Margin

9.78%

N/A

Market Cap

£644.57MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£197.36K

N/A

Employees

3,266

N/A

Net Income

£14.90M

+10.4%

EBITDA

£24.80M

+0.8%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£202.70M

+22.1%

Total Debt

£32.50M

+43.2%

Accounts Receivable

£218.60M

+29.6%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£20.10M

+57.0%

Short Term Debt

£12.40M

+25.3%

Return on Assets

6.52%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

17.14%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£11.30M

-9.6%

Operating Cash Flow

£11.40M

-20.3%

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Questions About COST

What is the current price of Costain Group Plc?

Costain Group Plc is trading at £2.53 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Costain Group Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Costain Group Plc has traded between £1.40 and £2.65.

How much debt does Costain Group Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Costain Group Plc reported total debt of £25.00M.

How much cash does Costain Group Plc have on hand?

Costain Group Plc reported £215.30M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Costain Group Plc’s dividend yield?

Costain Group Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.11%.

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