Costain Group PLC Increases Issued Share Capital

Costain ( (GB:COST) ) just unveiled an update.

Costain Group PLC announced an increase in its issued share capital to 272,998,475 ordinary shares as of May 31, 2025. This increase is due to the allotment of shares to participants in the company’s Scrip Dividend Scheme, impacting shareholders’ calculations under the FCA’s Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COST) stock is a Hold with a £1.05 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Costain stock, see the GB:COST Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:COST Stock

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

Costain’s strong corporate events and stable financial performance are key strengths, enhancing its market positioning and strategic growth prospects. Positive technical indicators and attractive valuation metrics further support a favorable outlook. However, the modest profitability margins and declining cash flow efficiency highlight areas for future improvement.

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

More about Costain

Costain Group PLC operates within the engineering and construction industry, providing infrastructure and consultancy services. The company focuses on delivering integrated solutions across the UK, particularly in the transportation, energy, water, and defense sectors.

Average Trading Volume: 1,181,565

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £338M

Find detailed analytics on COST stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.