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Kier Group plc ( (GB:KIE) ) just unveiled an update.
Kier Group reported a strong first half to 31 December 2025, with revenue up 2.6% to just over £2bn and adjusted operating profit up 6.6%, lifting margins to 3.5%. The group reached an average net cash position for the first time in 13 years, ended the period with £103m of net cash, and increased its interim dividend by 30% to 2.6p alongside completing a £20m share buyback and launching a further £25m programme.
The order book rose 5% to a record £11.6bn, with 94% of expected FY26 revenue and 78% of FY27 revenue already secured, underpinned by major framework wins in healthcare, education, water and roads. Management said the strong cash generation and new £190m revolving credit facility give it financial flexibility as it targets sustainable growth, capital discipline and higher returns, reinforcing its positioning as a key strategic supplier to the UK Government amid robust infrastructure spending plans.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KIE) stock is a Buy with a £271.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kier Group plc stock, see the GB:KIE Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on GB:KIE Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:KIE is a Outperform.
Kier Group plc’s strong earnings call and financial performance are the primary drivers of its stock score. Positive technical indicators and reasonable valuation further support the score, despite concerns over high leverage.
To see Spark’s full report on GB:KIE stock, click here.
More about Kier Group plc
Kier Group plc is a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group focused on delivering economic and social infrastructure for government, regulated industries and private sector clients. It provides funding, design, build and maintenance services, operating mainly through long-term national and local frameworks, with about 90% of revenues derived from public sector and regulated customers.
Average Trading Volume: 1,574,224
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: £986.1M
See more insights into KIE stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.