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Costain Group PLC (GB:COST)
LSE:COST
COST Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
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COST Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
155.00p
▲(4.31%Upside)
| Highest Price Target160.00p | Average Price Target155.00p | Lowest Price Target150.00p |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
166p
Buy
11.71%
Upside
Reiterated
07/10/25
Costain's strong balance sheet and technical momentum are significant positive factors for the stock. The corporate events further bolster confidence with share buybacks and strategic investments. However, the modest margins and high dividend yield raise concerns, suggesting careful monitoring of profitability and cash flow generation going forward.
Berenberg Bank
150p
Buy
0.94%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Deutsche Bank
105p→115p
Hold
-22.61%
Downside
Reiterated
03/21/25
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Upside/ Downside
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TipRanks
166p
Buy
11.71%
Upside
Reiterated
07/10/25
Costain's strong balance sheet and technical momentum are significant positive factors for the stock. The corporate events further bolster confidence with share buybacks and strategic investments. However, the modest margins and high dividend yield raise concerns, suggesting careful monitoring of profitability and cash flow generation going forward.
Berenberg Bank
150p
Buy
0.94%
Upside
Reiterated
05/16/25
Deutsche Bank
105p→115p
Hold
-22.61%
Downside
Reiterated
03/21/25
Best Analysts Covering Costain
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
2/3 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.10%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 66.67% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.10% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
3/3 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+21.57%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +21.57% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
3/3 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+35.63%
reiterated a buy rating 2 months ago
Copying Edward Prest's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +35.63% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
3/3 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+35.63%
reiterated a xxx
rating 2 months ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 100.00% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +35.63% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
COST Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Mar 23
Aug 24
Mar 25
May 25
Jun 25
Strong Buy
1
1
0
0
0
Buy
2
1
2
3
7
Hold
0
2
3
3
1
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
3
4
5
6
8
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
COST Financial Forecast
COST Stock Forecast FAQ
What is GB:COST’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Costain Group PLC’s 12-month average price target is 155.00.
What is GB:COST’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Costain Group PLC has 4.31% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is Costain Group PLC a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Costain Group PLC has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy, which is based on 2 buy ratings, 0 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Costain Group PLC’s share price target?
The average share price target for Costain Group PLC is 155.00. This is based on 2 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst share price target is 160.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 150.00p. The average share price target represents 4.31% Increase from the current price of 148.6p.
The highest analyst share price target is 160.00p ,and the lowest forecast is 150.00p. The average share price target represents 4.31% Increase from the current price of 148.6p.
What do analysts say about Costain Group PLC?
Costain Group PLC’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 2 Wall Streets Analysts.
How can I buy shares of Costain Group PLC?
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