Update shared on26 Sep 2025
Fair value Increased 6.01%Despite lower consensus revenue growth forecasts and a higher projected future P/E, analysts have raised Kier Group’s fair value target from £2.41 to £2.56.
What's in the News
- Repurchased 4,552,151 shares (1.03% of issued share capital) for £6.4 million, completing the buyback announced in January.
- Actively seeking value-accretive acquisitions in core markets as stated by the CFO.
- Proposed final dividend of 5.2p per share, total 7.2p per share with a cover of 3x, pending shareholder approval.
- Reaffirmed full-year 2025 revenue and profit guidance, expecting results in line with Board expectations.
- CEO Andrew Davies to retire and step down from Board; Stuart Togwell to be appointed CEO effective 1 November 2025.
Valuation Changes
Summary of Valuation Changes for Kier Group
- The Consensus Analyst Price Target has risen from £2.41 to £2.56.
- The Consensus Revenue Growth forecasts for Kier Group has significantly fallen from 4.7% per annum to 3.5% per annum.
- The Future P/E for Kier Group has significantly risen from 15.30x to 17.21x.
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