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Coats Group plc
(LSE:COA)
Coats Group plc (COA) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Coats Group plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Coats Group plc Financial Statement Overview
| Breakdown | ||||
| Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 | Dec 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | Total Revenue | |||
| 1.50B | 1.39B | 1.58B | 1.50B | 1.16B | Gross Profit |
| 511.00M | 483.30M | 486.80M | 484.30M | 351.80M | EBIT |
| 199.80M | 184.00M | 181.00M | 179.40M | 103.10M | EBITDA |
| 278.20M | 260.40M | 233.30M | 230.40M | 155.40M | Net Income Common Stockholders |
| 80.10M | 56.50M | 94.90M | 88.90M | 42.20M |
| Balance Sheet | Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | |||
| 146.00M | 132.40M | 172.40M | 107.20M | 72.00M | Total Assets |
| 1.61B | 1.71B | 1.92B | 1.51B | 1.21B | Total Debt |
| 678.50M | 603.30M | 672.20M | 353.30M | 318.50M | Net Debt |
| 532.50M | 470.90M | 499.80M | 246.10M | 246.60M | Total Liabilities |
| 1.23B | 1.12B | 1.23B | 927.20M | 893.30M | Stockholders Equity |
| 346.10M | 558.10M | 665.20M | 553.00M | 290.50M |
| Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | |||
| 68.10M | 92.90M | 62.60M | 97.40M | 50.20M | Operating Cash Flow |
| 95.80M | 123.90M | 96.40M | 128.60M | 65.60M | Investing Cash Flow |
| -61.30M | -20.30M | -319.30M | -30.00M | -48.30M | Financing Cash Flow |
| 3.60M | -147.00M | 295.00M | -57.60M | -99.20M |
Coats Group plc Technical Analysis
Coats Group plc Peers Comparison
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £4.42B | 16.51 | 7.71% | 1.45% | 15.42% | 4.45% | |
74 Outperform | £1.25B | 15.51 | 17.76% | 3.10% | 4.70% | 26.05% | |
74 Outperform | £4.22B | 11.77 | 11.03% | 1.55% | 0.39% | -17.64% | |
69 Neutral | £2.12B | 32.40 | 2.27% | ― | 6.04% | -66.96% | |
65 Neutral | £6.78B | 45.44 | 1.81% | 2.31% | 4.78% | -53.59% | |
64 Neutral | £3.42B | 23.30 | 4.22% | 1.46% | -11.63% | -31.81% | |
63 Neutral | $6.98B | 11.41 | 2.80% | 4.24% | 2.68% | -24.94% |
Coats Group plc Corporate Events
Coats Group plc announced a transaction involving the purchase of 150,000 ordinary shares by its CEO and Executive Director, David Paja. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, reflects a significant investment in the company by its leadership, potentially signaling confidence in the company’s future performance and stability.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COA) stock is a Hold with a £0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coats Group plc stock, see the GB:COA Stock Forecast page.
Coats Group plc announced a transaction involving the purchase of ordinary shares by Hannah Nichols, the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Director. The transaction, which took place on the London Stock Exchange, involved the acquisition of 26,092 shares at a price of £0.762645 per share, amounting to a total of £19,898.93. This move reflects the company’s ongoing strategic decisions and may indicate confidence in its future performance.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COA) stock is a Buy with a £110.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coats Group plc stock, see the GB:COA Stock Forecast page.
Coats Group plc announced the successful passing of all resolutions at its Annual General Meeting held in London on 21 May 2025, with significant shareholder participation representing 86% of the issued share capital. The resolutions, which included ordinary and special resolutions, reflect the company’s strategic initiatives and governance practices, potentially impacting its operational and market positioning positively.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COA) stock is a Hold with a £0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coats Group plc stock, see the GB:COA Stock Forecast page.
Coats Group plc reported a 4% increase in revenue for the first four months of 2025, driven by strong growth in its Apparel and Footwear segments. The company is exiting its low-margin US Yarns business to improve portfolio quality and margins, expecting net cash proceeds of $16 million from the sale. Despite uncertainties from US-led trade tariffs, Coats maintains a positive outlook for the year, with expectations of strong free cash flow and continued investment in growth initiatives.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COA) stock is a Hold with a £0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coats Group plc stock, see the GB:COA Stock Forecast page.
Coats Group plc reported a 4% revenue increase for the first four months of 2025, driven by strong growth in its Apparel and Footwear segments. The company is exiting its low-margin US Yarns business to improve its portfolio quality and margins. Despite uncertainties from US-led trade tariffs, Coats remains confident in its resilient business model and expects strong cash flow generation and continued growth. The company is actively seeking acquisition opportunities to strengthen its portfolio further.
The most recent analyst rating on (GB:COA) stock is a Hold with a £0.80 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Coats Group plc stock, see the GB:COA Stock Forecast page.
Coats Group plc has announced a change in its voting rights structure following an acquisition or disposal by Aberdeen Group plc, which now holds less than 5% of the voting rights in Coats Group. This adjustment in holdings may influence the company’s governance dynamics and reflects a shift in stakeholder positions, potentially impacting future strategic decisions.
Coats Group PLC has announced a change in its major holdings, with Liontrust Investment Partners LLP reducing its voting rights from approximately 10% to just under 5%. This significant decrease in holdings could impact the company’s governance and decision-making processes, potentially influencing its strategic direction and stakeholder relations.
Coats Group plc announced a transaction involving the purchase of ordinary shares by David Gosnell, the Non-Executive Chair. This transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, involved the acquisition of 148,600 shares at a price of £0.67588 each, amounting to a total of £100,435.77. The purchase reflects a strategic move by the company’s leadership, potentially signaling confidence in the company’s future performance and stability, which may impact stakeholder perceptions positively.
Coats Group plc has announced its strategic decision to exit the US Yarns business within its Performance Materials division, following a review of its Americas Yarns operations. This move, which includes the closure of the Kings Mountain, North Carolina facility, is expected to enhance the company’s EBIT margins and allow it to focus on more profitable areas of its portfolio. The exit is anticipated to be completed by Q2, generating a modest cash inflow after closure costs, and reflects Coats’ strategy to streamline operations and concentrate on growth in other segments.
Coats Group plc announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Jacqueline Callaway, exercised nil-cost options over 1,000,328 ordinary shares as part of the company’s Long-Term Incentive Plan. Following this transaction, Callaway sold 472,040 shares to cover tax liabilities and retained 528,288 shares, which will remain subject to a two-year post-vesting holding period. This move reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to aligning executive compensation with long-term performance goals, potentially impacting its financial strategy and shareholder value.
Coats Group plc announced the award of nil cost share options to its CEO, David Paja, and CFO, Jacqueline Callaway, under the Deferred Annual Bonus Plan (DABP) and Long Term Incentive Plan (LTIP). These awards, which are part of the company’s compensation strategy, reflect the achievement of 2024 bonus targets and are subject to specific forfeiture and clawback provisions. The LTIP includes performance measures such as earnings per share growth, cash conversion, total shareholder return, and sustainability goals, which are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and market expectations.
Coats Group plc announced a transaction involving the purchase of ordinary shares by Sarah Highfield, an Independent Non-Executive Director. The transaction, conducted on the London Stock Exchange, involved the acquisition of 59,227 shares at a total price of £49,414.51, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its governance and aligning management interests with shareholder value.
Coats Group plc has released its Annual Financial Report for 2024, which is now available on their website and the National Storage Mechanism. The report details the company’s financial performance, with a revenue of $1.5 billion, and outlines its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The release of the report is significant for stakeholders as it highlights Coats’ strategic focus on maintaining its market position and advancing its sustainability goals, including its aspiration to achieve net-zero by 2050.