Weir Group PLC (The) (GB:WEIR)
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WEIR Stock Chart & Stats
3180.00 p
8.00 p(0.36%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
3180.00 p
8.00 p(0.36%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range2,274.00 p - 3,580.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume21.28K
Average Volume (3M)1.08M
Market Cap
£5.86B
Enterprise Value7.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£509.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.78B
Price to Earnings (P/E)23.9
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.53Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.26%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.96
Shares Outstanding259,612,060
10 Day Avg. Volume1,038,063
30 Day Avg. Volume1,075,191
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.44
Price to Book (P/B)3.85
Price to Sales (P/S)2.86
P/FCF Ratio27.90
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£3,472.50Price Target Upside9.20% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering12
EPS Forecast (FY)1.32
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.76B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aftermarket Recurring Revenue StrengthWeir’s aftermarket business grew ~8% and drives recurring, high‑margin sales tied to an installed base. This structural revenue stream smooths cyclicality from new equipment, supports gross margins and predictable spare‑parts cash flows over multi‑year mine life cycles.
Sustained Margin ExpansionOperating margins have meaningfully expanded into the ~20% range driven by Performance Excellence and integration gains. Persistent margin improvement indicates structural cost and productivity levers that can sustain profitability through cycles and fund reinvestment.
Growing Software ARR And RetentionMicromine’s high retention and 24% ARR growth build a sticky, recurring software revenue stream with strong margins. Digital offerings diversify sales away from cyclical OE projects, improve customer lock‑in and create cross‑sell opportunities to aftermarket and service lines.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage Post‑M&ALeverage moved to ~1.9x after 2025 acquisitions, reducing financial flexibility and increasing interest exposure. Higher net debt can constrain capital allocation, raise refinancing risk if markets tighten and limit the pace of organic investment or M&A unless deleveraging executes as guided.
Inconsistent Free Cash Flow And One‑offsFCF declined in 2025 amid higher taxes, finance costs and one‑off charges, and adjusting items of ~£73m. Inconsistent cash conversion undermines the durability of earnings, complicates deleveraging and reduces buffer for reinvestment or dividends if similar pressures recur.
Working Capital And Inventory BuildA rising working capital ratio and inventory safety stock tied up cash and lowered adjusted operating cash by ~£25m. Persistent elevated working capital can weaken cash conversion, increase storage or obsolescence risk, and pressure margins if supply or tariff disruptions persist.
Weir Group plc (The) News
WEIR FAQ
What was Weir Group PLC (The)’s price range in the past 12 months?
Weir Group PLC (The) lowest share price was 2274.00 p and its highest was 3580.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Weir Group PLC (The)’s market cap?
Weir Group PLC (The)’s market cap is £5.86B.
When is Weir Group PLC (The)’s upcoming earnings report date?
Weir Group PLC (The)’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 54 days.
How were Weir Group PLC (The)’s earnings last quarter?
Weir Group PLC (The) released its earnings results on Mar 04, 2026. The company reported 0.652 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of 0.671 p by -0.019 p.
Is Weir Group PLC (The) overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Weir Group PLC (The)’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Weir Group PLC (The) pay dividends?
Weir Group PLC (The) pays a Semiannually dividend of 22.1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.26%. See more information on Weir Group PLC (The) dividends here
What is Weir Group PLC (The)’s EPS estimate?
Weir Group PLC (The)’s EPS estimate is 0.53.
How many shares outstanding does Weir Group PLC (The) have?
Weir Group PLC (The) has 259,612,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Weir Group PLC (The)’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Weir Group PLC (The) reported an EPS of 0.652 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of 0.671 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.641%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Weir Group PLC (The)?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WEIR
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Weir Group plc (The) Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£3,472.50 (9.20% Upside)
£3,472.50 (9.20% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £3.6M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
34.24%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.42%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
19.93%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Weir Group PLC (The)
The Weir Group PLC is a global manufacturer and distributor of advanced, custom-engineered equipment. It operates through two primary divisions: Minerals and ESCO. The Minerals segment provides specialized machinery for handling slurry, along with related maintenance and support services, designed for challenging, high-wear conditions in the mining and oil sands industries. The ESCO division focuses on producing ground-engaging tools vital for mining machinery. Additionally, ESCO supplies robust, intelligent cameras that offer critical, real-time data concerning equipment operation, malfunctions, payload status, and rock fragmentation. Its product offerings are marketed globally under numerous brand names, including Accumin, Aspir, Cavex, Delta Industrial, Enduron, Envirotech, Floway, GEHO, Gemex, Hazleton, Hydrau-Flo, R. Wales, Isodry, Isogate, Lewis, Linatex, Multiflo, Synertrex, Stampede, Trio, Vulco, FusionCast, ESCO, Motion Metrics, and Warman. Established in 1871, its corporate headquarters are located in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
WEIR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
3,472.50 p
▲(9.20% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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