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