Costain Sets Scrip Dividend Reference Price at 187.36p

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

Costain Group PLC has set the scrip dividend reference price at 187.36 pence per ordinary share for shareholders electing to receive shares instead of cash for the final dividend for the year ending 31 December 2025. The price is based on the average middle market quotation over five dealing days from the ex-dividend date of 16 April 2026.

Shareholders wishing to opt for the scrip alternative must have submitted a mandate form to the registrar by 1 May 2026, while existing mandates remain valid without further action. The final dividend, including any scrip element, is scheduled to be paid on 26 May 2026 to shareholders on the register as of 17 April 2026, subject to approval at the company’s 2026 AGM on 14 May 2026.

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 services company focused on infrastructure markets. It provides design, delivery and consultancy services for major transport, energy, water and defence projects, working largely with public sector and regulated-industry clients across the UK.

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.