Costain Group - COST Stock Price Target and Predictions

  • Consensus Rating: Buy
  • Consensus Price Target: GBX 275
  • Forecasted Upside: 8.91%
  • Number of Analysts: 1
  • Breakdown:
  • 0 Sell Ratings
  • 0 Hold Ratings
  • 1 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
GBX 252.50
▼ -5.5 (-2.13%)

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Analyst Price Target for COST

Analyst Price Target is GBX 275
▲ +8.91% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 1 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Costain Group in the last 3 months. The average price target is GBX 275, with a high forecast of GBX 275 and a low forecast of GBX 275. The average price target represents a 8.91% upside from the last price of GBX 252.50.

This chart shows the closing price for COST for the last year in relation to the current analyst high, average, and low pricetarget.

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Current Consensus is Buy

The current consensus among 1 polled investment analysts is to buy stock in Costain Group. This rating has held steady since August 2026, when it changed from a Moderate Buy consensus rating.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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  • 1 hold ratings
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5/9/2025
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8/7/2025
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11/5/2025
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2/3/2026
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5/4/2026
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8/2/2026
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10/1/2026
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10/31/2026

Latest Recommendations

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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
8/14/2026Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 240 ➝ GBX 275
7/15/2026Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 240
6/9/2026Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 240 ➝ GBX 240
3/11/2026Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 210 ➝ GBX 240
1/26/2026Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 190 ➝ GBX 210
10/13/2025Peel HuntReiterated RatingBuyGBX 180
9/8/2025Berenberg BankReiterated RatingBuyGBX 175
8/21/2025Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 115 ➝ GBX 150
8/20/2025Berenberg BankBoost TargetBuyGBX 150 ➝ GBX 175
8/23/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHoldGBX 80 ➝ GBX 105
3/14/2023Peel HuntReiterated RatingAddGBX 50
12/13/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingBuyGBX 80
11/24/2021Liberum CapitalReiterated RatingBuyGBX 80
(Data available from 10/31/2021 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.61 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 5 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/4/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
  • 4 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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5/4/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
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  • 0 negative mentions
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6/3/2026
  • 7 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
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7/3/2026
  • 1 very positive mentions
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8/2/2026
  • 4 very positive mentions
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9/1/2026
  • 2 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 1 negative mentions
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10/1/2026
  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
10/31/2026

Current Sentiment

  • 5 very positive mentions
  • 8 positive mentions
  • 0 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions

Recent Stories by Sentiment

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  • No very negative mentions tracked during this time.

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  • No negative mentions tracked during this time.
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Costain improves people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive. Through the delivery of predictable, best-in-class solutions across the transport, water, energy and defence markets, we are creating a sustainable future and securing a more prosperous, resilient and decarbonised UK. By bringing together our unique mix of construction, consultancy, engineering and digital services, we work strategically with our customers and suppliers to meet critical national needs. Together, our people transform the performance of the infrastructure that connects, protects and powers people's lives. Our 3,500 people manage a workforce of around 14,500 people and collaborate with customers, partners, communities and wider industry to make infrastructure fit for a better future. Our ambition is to become a net zero business by 2045, while enhancing biodiversity and natural capital, and we have plans in place to deliver this. We are committed to procure responsibly and to be an inclusive and accessible business for all, enabling us to be our best while focusing on the outcomes that we deliver for people and planet.
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Today's Range

Now: GBX 252.50
Low: 250.50
High: 257

50 Day Range

MA: GBX 243.95
Low: 221.50
High: 262.53

52 Week Range

Now: GBX 252.50
Low: 140.20
High: 267.50

Volume

895,747 shs

Average Volume

2,203,773 shs

Market Capitalization

£662.37 million

P/E Ratio

18.04

Dividend Yield

2.00%

Beta

0.834

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Costain Group?

The following sell-side analysts have issued stock ratings on Costain Group in the last year: Berenberg Bank.
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What is the current price target for Costain Group?

0 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Costain Group in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is GBX 275, suggesting a possible upside of 8.9%. Berenberg Bank has the highest price target set, predicting COST will reach GBX 275 in the next twelve months. Berenberg Bank has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of GBX 275 for Costain Group in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Costain Group?

Costain Group currently has 1 buy rating from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Buy." A "buy" rating indicates that analysts believe COST will outperform the market and that investors should add to their positions of Costain Group.
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How do I contact Costain Group's investor relations team?

Costain Group's physical mailing address is Costain House, Vanwall Road, MAIDENHEAD, SL6 4UB, United Kingdom. The company's listed phone number is +44-1628-842444. The official website for Costain Group is costain.com. Learn More about contacing Costain Group investor relations.