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Costain ( (GB:COST) ) just unveiled an update.
Costain has set the scrip dividend reference price for its final dividend for the year to 31 December 2025 at 187.36 pence per ordinary share, based on the average mid-market price over five trading days starting from the ex-dividend date of 16 April 2026. Shareholders on the register as of 17 April 2026 can opt to receive new shares instead of cash, with the final dividend, including any scrip elections, scheduled for payment on 26 May 2026, subject to shareholder approval at the 2026 AGM.
The scrip option allows investors to reinvest their dividend directly into Costain shares, potentially supporting the company’s capital base while giving shareholders flexibility over their form of return. Existing scrip mandates remain in force unless cancelled, simplifying participation and underscoring Costain’s continued use of equity-based dividends as part of its broader shareholder remuneration strategy.
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 solutions provider serving infrastructure markets. The company focuses on delivering complex projects and services across sectors such as transportation, energy and water, often working with public-sector and regulated-industry clients.
Average Trading Volume: 1,607,354
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £484.2M
See more insights into COST stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.