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Costain Group H1 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H1 2025 earnings summary20 Aug, 2025

Executive summary

  • Operating profit and margin increased, driven by strong Natural Resources performance, while Transportation declined due to contract completions and HS2 rephasing.

  • Revenue for H1 2025 was £525.4m, down 17.8% year-over-year, but forward work position rose to £5.6bn, over four times last year’s revenue, with 90% of forecast revenue for the year secured.

  • Net cash remains strong at £144.9m, with a year-end target of £170m and a robust balance sheet.

  • Enhanced shareholder returns through a 150% increase in interim dividend to 1.0p per share and completion of a £10m share buyback.

  • Confident in meeting FY 2025 expectations and delivering a step change in growth by 2027.

Financial highlights

  • Adjusted operating profit: £16.8m (up 3.1%); reported operating profit: £16.4m (up 18%).

  • Adjusted operating margin: 3.2% (up from 2.5%); on track for 4.5% run rate in FY 2025.

  • Adjusted EPS: 5.5p (down 1.7%); reported EPS: 5.4p (up 8%).

  • Interim dividend increased to 1.0p per share (up 150%); £10m share buyback completed.

  • Net cash at period end: £144.9m; adjusted free cash outflow: £3.0m due to timing of receipts and working capital.

Outlook and guidance

  • On track to deliver an adjusted operating margin run-rate of 4.5% during FY 2025.

  • Revenue expected to be evenly split between H1 and H2; H2 profit and cash weighted due to contract closeouts.

  • Step change in revenue, profit, and margin anticipated in 2027, underpinned by high-quality contracts and strong forward work.

  • 90% of forecast revenue for FY 2025 already secured; high bidding activity continues.

  • Confident in delivering margin targets in excess of 5% in the medium term.

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Costain Group PLC is a UK-based infrastructure solutions company specializing in the design, delivery, and maintenance of complex projects across the transportation, water, energy, and defense sectors. The company offers a range of services, including engineering consultancy, project management, and digital solutions to enhance operational efficiency and sustainability. The company is headquartered in Maidenhead, England, and its shares are listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE).

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