Costain Group PLC COST

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The government has recruited Alan Lovell, the industrial veteran, to chair British Steel months after it was formally taken into public ownership. Sky News has learnt that Mr Lovell, who currently chairs the Environment Agency, to head British Steel's board amid an ongoing dispute with Jingye Group, the company's former owner. Mr Lovell ran half a dozen companies in the construction and renewable energy sectors, including Costain Group, during a long executive career.

Costain Group (LON:COST) reported higher first-half revenue, operating profit and earnings as the infrastructure services company said it had reached an “inflection point” for growth, supported by a record £7 billion forward work position and rising activity across water, energy, transport and nucle

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Costain Group’s updated analyst narrative now anchors around a higher fair value price target of £2.25 per share, up from £2.04, reflecting the latest recalibration of models. This shift sits within a wider cluster of raised analyst targets between £1.80 and £2.40 per share, where Buy and Hold ratings highlight both optimism and caution around what is already reflected in the price. As you read on, you will see how these evolving targets fit into the broader story and what to watch as the...

Regular readers will know that we love our dividends at Simply Wall St, which is why it's exciting to see Costain Group...

Costain Group PLC (FRA:5JY) reports robust profits, a record forward work position, and increased shareholder returns, despite revenue challenges and workforce demands.