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Costain Group Plc(LSE) COST

Current Price£2.17
Market Cap£572.47MMarket 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)-90%
5 Year+297%
1 Year+38%
1 Month+5%
Costain Group Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 216.502026-07-24
Costain Group Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+3.1%GBX 210.002026-07-17
1 month+4.59%GBX 207.002026-06-24
3 month+20.01%GBX 180.402026-04-24
Year to date+35.65%GBX 159.602025-12-31
1 year+38.43%GBX 156.402025-07-24
3 year+342.74%GBX 48.902023-07-25
5 year+296.52%GBX 54.602021-07-23
Since inception-89.53%GBX 20.671980-01-02

Costain Group Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£572.47MMarket 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)

£2.30B

Net Income (TTM)

£67.90M

EPS (TTM)

£0.14

P/E Ratio

15.59

Dividend

£0.04

Beta (Volatility)

0.01 (Low)

Price

£2.17

Volume

266,293

Open

£2.18

Previous Close

£2.17

Daily Range

£2.17 - £2.21

52-Week Range

£1.24 - £2.21

Estimated Earnings Date

Aug 13, 2026

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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
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £520.3 million reflects stable performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income margin of 3.57% indicates profitability
  • Dividend yield of approximately 2.0% offers attractive returns
Costain Group PLC operates in a vital sector, providing essential services that contribute to the UK's infrastructure development. The company's focus on innovation and sustainability positions it well for future growth, particularly as the demand for infrastructure solutions continues to rise. Recent financial performance shows resilience, with a solid revenue base and a commitment to returning value to shareholders through dividends. The strategic emphasis on digital transformation and sustainability aligns with broader market trends, making Costain a noteworthy consideration for potential investors.
AI Generated • Jul 2, 2026

Industry

Construction and Engineering

Sector

Industrials

Employees

3,291

CEO

Alexander John Vaughan

Website

www.costain.com

Headquarters

London, GL SL6 4UB, GB

COST Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

10.83%

Operating Margin

4.49%

Net Income Margin

3.57%

Return on Equity

14.87%

Return on Capital

16.98%

Return on Assets

6.64%

Earnings Yield

6.41%

Dividend Yield

1.94%

Payout Ratio

19.57%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£572.47MMarket 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

264.42M

Volume

266.29K

Avg. Volume

1.07M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£216.60M

Operating Income

£78.00M

EBITDA

£110.20M

Operating Cash Flow

£94.00M

Capital Expenditure

-£6.90M

Free Cash Flow

£87.10M

Cash & ST Invst.

£215.30M

Total Debt

£25.00M

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
Q22024-06-30-4.2%
Q42024-12-31-4.3%
Q22025-06-30-14.1%
Q42025-12-31-1.0%
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
Q22024-06-30-20.4%
Q42024-12-3128.0%
Q22025-06-30-15.3%
Q42025-12-3157.9%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£520.30M

-22.1%

Gross Profit

£61.40M

+6.8%

Gross Margin

11.80%

N/A

Market Cap

£572.47MMarket 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

£184.97K

N/A

Employees

3,095

N/A

Net Income

£23.10M

+35.9%

EBITDA

£37.50M

+14.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£215.30M

+31.0%

Total Debt

£25.00M

+0.4%

Accounts Receivable

£191.50M

+9.3%

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£16.50M

+17.9%

Short Term Debt

£8.50M

-22.0%

Return on Assets

6.64%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

17.01%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£62.50M

+64.9%

Operating Cash Flow

£63.80M

+68.3%

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Questions About COST

What is the current price of Costain Group Plc?

Costain Group Plc is trading at £2.17 per share.

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

Over the past 52 weeks, Costain Group Plc has traded between £1.24 and £2.21.

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 1.94%.

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