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An announcement from Costain ( (GB:COST) ) is now available.
Costain Group PLC has confirmed that as of 31 March 2026 its issued share capital consists of 266,342,017 ordinary shares of 1 pence each, with every share carrying one voting right and no shares held in treasury. This updated share capital figure serves as the new denominator for investors when calculating whether they must disclose holdings or changes in their positions under the FCA’s transparency rules, ensuring continued compliance and clarity for the market.
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 focused on delivering infrastructure solutions. The group typically serves transport, energy, water and defence markets, providing complex project management and engineering services for public and private sector clients.
Average Trading Volume: 1,523,033
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £482.9M
For a thorough assessment of COST stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.