Costain Confirms Total Voting Rights and Share Capital Structure

Costain ( (GB:COST) ) has shared an update.

Costain Group PLC has confirmed that, as of 30 April 2026, its issued share capital consists of 268,250,892 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, with every share carrying one voting right. The company also reported that it holds no ordinary shares in treasury, meaning the full issued share capital is in the hands of investors.

This share count will serve as the reference denominator for investors calculating whether they must disclose new or changed holdings under the Financial Conduct Authority’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. The clarification ensures transparency for shareholders and the market regarding Costain’s current voting rights and capital structure.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COST) stock is a Hold with a £180.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Costain stock, see the GB:COST Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on COST Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, COST is a Outperform.

The score is driven primarily by improved financial stability and earnings quality (higher margins, low leverage, solid cash conversion), supported by strong technical uptrend signals. Valuation is reasonable but not deeply compelling, and the key risk tempering the score is the multi-year revenue contraction, which could limit future growth if it persists.

To see Spark’s full report on COST stock, click here.

More about Costain

Costain Group PLC is a UK-based engineering and construction company that provides infrastructure solutions across sectors such as transportation, water, energy, and defence. The group focuses on complex, large-scale projects for public and private sector clients, positioning itself as a key contractor in the UK infrastructure market.

Average Trading Volume: 1,583,332

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £500.3M

See more insights into COST stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.