LON:COST Costain Group (COST) Share Price, News & Analysis → Elon to Transform U.S. Economy? (From Porter & Company) (Ad) Free COST Stock Alerts GBX 83 -1.80 (-2.12%) (As of 05/9/2024 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 82.18▼ 84.6050-Day Range 61▼ 8552-Week Range 40.90▼ 86.60Volume235,302 shsAverage Volume553,279 shsMarket Capitalization£229.68 millionP/E Ratio1,037.50Dividend Yield1.20%Price TargetN/A Stock AnalysisStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider TradesStock AnalysisChartCompetitorsDividendHeadlinesInsider Trades Get Costain Group alerts: Email Address Ad Weiss RatingsThe #1 Crypto for AIWe’ve issued an urgent landmark trade alert for a new crypto wonder. So, I decided to give you this heads-up before it’s too late. It’s urgent because it’s what we consider “The #1 Crypto for the AI World.”Learn more about it by watching THIS NOW. About Costain Group Stock (LON:COST)Costain Group PLC provides smart infrastructure solutions for the transportation, energy, water, and defense markets in the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Transportation and Natural Resources. The Transportation segment operates in the road, rail, and integrated transport markets. The Natural Resources segment operates in the water, energy, and defense markets. It offers consultancy and advisory, digital technology, climate change, and complex program delivery solutions and services. Costain Group PLC was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in Maidenhead, the United Kingdom.Read More COST Stock Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart COST Stock News HeadlinesApril 10, 2024 | insidertrades.comAlex Vaughan Sells 282,443 Shares of Costain Group PLC (LON:COST) StockMay 5, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCostain Group (LON:COST) Hits New 52-Week High at $86.60May 9, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.May 1, 2024 | americanbankingnews.comCostain Group (LON:COST) Share Price Passes Above 200 Day Moving Average of $64.86April 30, 2024 | msn.comMacquarie dials up £1.2bn Wavenet merger with Daisy armApril 29, 2024 | msn.comI’ve just met Warren Buffett’s first rule of investing. Here are 3 ways I did itApril 22, 2024 | msn.com2 overlooked cheap shares I’m tipping to eventually soarApril 17, 2024 | msn.comCostain Group PLC goes ex dividend tomorrowMay 9, 2024 | Crypto 101 Media (Ad)The Crypto 9-5 Escape PlanA brand-new guide from the host of one of the world's largest cryptocurrency podcasts lays out an action plan that could help you retire quickly and comfortably in today's crypto market.April 1, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comReturns At Costain Group (LON:COST) Appear To Be Weighed DownMarch 29, 2024 | msn.comCostain’s Use of Concrete Sensors Reduces Formwork Striking Times by a ThirdMarch 16, 2024 | msn.comWill this iconic FTSE 250 carmaker ever gain promotion to the FTSE 100?March 16, 2024 | finance.yahoo.comCostain Group Full Year 2023 Earnings: EPS Beats Expectations, Revenues LagMarch 15, 2024 | wsj.comCostain Group PLCMarch 12, 2024 | ft.comLive news: European stock indices close at fresh recordsMarch 12, 2024 | ft.comLive news: UK mortgage arrears at 7-year highMarch 12, 2024 | ft.comLive news: Southwest warns of first-quarter loss as Boeing delays deliveriesMarch 12, 2024 | lse.co.ukCostain proposes final dividend despite profit fall as outlook rosyMarch 12, 2024 | marketwatch.comCostain's Pretax Profit, Revenue Fall on Lower VolumesFebruary 27, 2024 | msn.comCity of London’s ‘Can of Ham’ tower to be new HQ for engineering firm CostainFebruary 25, 2024 | msn.comA30 work delayed for months because of bad weatherFebruary 24, 2024 | msn.comOpening of major new section of A30 delayed by months due to bad weatherFebruary 20, 2024 | msn.comI think this FTSE 250 stock is simply too good to missFebruary 19, 2024 | msn.comTfL selects Costain for two road refurbishment projects in UKFebruary 9, 2024 | msn.comMore time needed to decide future of well-used Nottingham canal bridge threatened by closureJanuary 31, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.comMan killed in single-vehicle crash in Kazabazua, Que.January 31, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.comMulti-vehicle collision involving 5 semis on Highway 1 stops trafficSee More Headlines Receive COST Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Costain Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address Company Calendar Last Earnings3/11/2020Ex-Dividend for 5/28 Dividend4/18/2024Today5/09/2024Dividend Payable5/28/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON SectorIndustrials Industry Engineering & Construction Sub-IndustryN/A Current SymbolLON:COST CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webcostain.com Phone+44-1628-842444FaxN/AEmployees3,518Year FoundedN/AProfitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)GBX 0.08 Trailing P/E Ratio1,037.50 Forward P/E Ratio8.32 P/E Growth1.63Net Income£22.10 million Net Margins1.66% Pretax MarginN/A Return on Equity10.27% Return on Assets5.69% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio11.08 Current Ratio1.39 Quick Ratio1.32 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£1.33 billion Price / Sales0.17 Cash FlowGBX 95.23 per share Price / Cash Flow0.87 Book ValueGBX 79 per share Price / Book1.05Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares276,720,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£229.68 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta2.40 Ten Starter Stocks For Beginners to Buy NowJust getting into the stock market? These 10 simple stocks can help beginning investors build long-term wealth without knowing options, technicals, or other advanced strategies.Get This Free Report Key ExecutivesMr. Alexander John Vaughan B.Sc. (Age 55)BSc (Hons), Dip IoD, FIoD, MRICS, CEO, Member of Group Executive Board & Director Comp: $972.42kMs. Helen Margaret Willis A.C.A. (Age 60)B.Sc., CFO, Member Executive Board & Executive Director Comp: $817.3kMr. David Taylor FRICSFIOD, ACIOB, Group Commercial Director & Member of Group Executive BoardMs. Catherine Warbrick B.Sc.Chief People & Sustainability Officer and Member of Executive BoardMr. Sam White B.Sc.M.B.A., Managing Director of Natural Resources & Member of Executive BoardMs. Nicole Geoghegan L.L.B.General Counsel, Company Secretary & Member of Executive BoardMr. Paul SharmaDirector of Investor RelationsMs. Sandra JohnsonHead of Public Affairs & PolicyMore ExecutivesKey CompetitorsSeverfieldLON:SFRGalliford TryLON:GFRDPremier Technical Services GroupLON:PTSGTClarkeLON:CTOBillingtonLON:BILNView All CompetitorsInsidersAlex VaughanSold 282,443 sharesTotal: £22.03 M ($78.00/share)Kate RockBought 50,000 shares on 9/6/2023Total: £2.95 M ($59.00/share)View All Insider Transactions COST Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions How have COST shares performed in 2024? Costain Group's stock was trading at GBX 63.40 at the start of the year. Since then, COST shares have increased by 30.9% and is now trading at GBX 83. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here. How were Costain Group's earnings last quarter? Costain Group PLC (LON:COST) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 11th. The company reported $13.50 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $10.80 by $2.70. Costain Group had a net margin of 1.66% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 10.27%. How often does Costain Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Costain Group? Costain Group declared a dividend on Tuesday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 18th will be paid a dividend of GBX 0.80 per share on Tuesday, May 28th. This represents a yield of 1.18%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 18th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 0.40. The official announcement can be seen at this link. Read our dividend analysis for COST. Is Costain Group a good dividend stock? Costain Group (LON:COST) pays an annual dividend of GBX 1 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.60%. The dividend payout ratio is 1,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for COST. What other stocks do shareholders of Costain Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Costain Group investors own include Fluor (FLR), Jacobs Engineering Group (JEC), KBR (KBR), John Wood Group (WG), (FWLT) (FWLT), Air Products and Chemicals (APD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Chicago Bridge Iron (CBI), Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) and Pan African Resources (PAF). How do I buy shares of Costain Group? Shares of COST stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). 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