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Costain Group (COST) Share News

IN BRIEF: Costain, United Utilities extend contract by three years

15th Jul 2026 16:11

Costain Group PLC - Announces that United Utilities Group PLC extends its managed service provider contract by three years, taking the partnership to 10 years and covering the remainder of the AMP8 regulatory cycle. Costain has supported United Utilities since 2019, delivering more than 900 capital maintenance projects and around 9,000 responsive maintenance activities. The company says the extension supports United Utilities' GBP13.5 billion AMP8 investment programme and includes an option to continue the relationship through AMP9 to 2035. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: Antofagasta production steady; Barratt's new buyback

15th Jul 2026 08:01

(Alliance News) - Antofagasta keeps annual production guidance unchanged despite lower first-half copper output, while Barratt Redrow launches a GBP400 million shareholder return programme. Read More

DIRECTOR DEALINGS: IAG executive sells GBP237,888 worth shares

18th Jun 2026 19:44

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

IN BRIEF: Costain wins place on GBP122 million Norfolk road project

18th Jun 2026 10:59

Costain Group PLC - London-based infrastructure construction for transport, water, energy and defence sectors - Selected to design and build road infrastructure for a housing project near King's Lynn, east England. Costain says its contract award from Norfolk County Council is a "significant part" of the overall GBP122 million road project. The new road will connect the A47 with the A10 to serve up to 4,000 new homes being built as part of the West Winch Housing scheme. Design will start this year, with construction expected to start in 2027. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: UK jobless rate edges down; Tesco backs guidance

18th Jun 2026 07:56

(Alliance News) - UK unemployment edged lower in the three months to April, as wages grew faster than expected, while Tesco backed annual guidance after first-quarter sales growth and Whitbread reported improved trading as it outlined plans to generate GBP2 billion in free cash flow by financial 2031. Read More

Costain secures place on GBP700 million TfL infrastructure framework

9th Jun 2026 10:45

(Alliance News) - Costain Group PLC on Tuesday said that it has been selected by Transport for London as one of three contractors on its Infrastructure Improvement Framework, which carries a total value of around GBP700 million. Read More

LONDON BRIEFING: GSK agrees to buy US cancer drug maker Nuvalent

9th Jun 2026 07:58

(Alliance News) - GSK agrees to buy US cancer treatment firm Nuvalent for USD10.6 billion, AstraZeneca advances its own weight-loss treatment while Bellway reports an "increasingly challenging" housing market. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

19th May 2026 13:58

Harworth sees increase in occupier sales and lettings pipeline

18th May 2026 10:06

(Alliance News) - Harworth Group PLC on Monday said it has seen an increase in its pipeline of occupier sales and lettings, though softness in the residential market has persisted. Read More

Costain says trading as expected, eyes acceleration in second half

14th May 2026 10:34

(Alliance News) - Costain Group PLC on Thursday said it was trading as expected so far in 2026, with full-year earnings weighted to the second half. Read More

UK shareholder meetings calendar - next 7 days

7th May 2026 14:14

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Citi cuts United Utilities and Severn Trent

1st May 2026 09:05

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday: Read More

TRADING UPDATES: Ajax signs letter of intent on Minerva acquisition

27th Apr 2026 20:37

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

TRADING UPDATES: SRT Marine upsizes retail offer after strong demand

15th Apr 2026 21:42

(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More

UPDATE: Intertek launches strategic review, names Mogford new chair

14th Apr 2026 12:18

(Alliance News) - Intertek Group PLC on Tuesday said that its Chair Andrew Martin will step down next month, amid a strategic review process. Read More

UK dividends calendar - next 7 days

9th Apr 2026 12:11

IN BRIEF: Costain wins GBP45 million Severn Trent contract

18th Mar 2026 11:53

Costain Group PLC - Maidenhead, England-based construction and engineering company - Severn Trent PLC has selected Costain to deliver "critical infrastructure upgrades" at its Rugby Newbold Sewage Treatment Works, in a programme valued at around GBP45 million and set to run until 2028. Costain says it will be the principal designer and contractor, "designing and building new facilities and upgrading systems to improve operational resilience and increase the site's feed and storm capacity." Notes that the contract builds on the firms' existing partnership which started with a 2010 AMP5 framework contract. This "has since been extended through the AMP6, AMP7 and AMP8 regulatory cycles, taking the partnership to at least 2030." Read More

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