Weir Group (WEIR) Stock Overview
Produces and sells highly engineered original equipment worldwide. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£24.68 |
| 52 Week High | UK£35.80 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£23.54 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| 1 Month Change | -17.62% |
| 3 Month Change | -30.40% |
| 1 Year Change | 3.87% |
| 3 Year Change | 42.99% |
| 5 Year Change | 24.14% |
| Change since IPO | 654.74% |
Recent News & Updates
New Narrative • May 24
Digital Mining Expansion And Efficiency Gains Will Transform Long Term Earnings Quality
Catalysts About Weir Group Weir Group is a focused technology partner to the mining industry, supplying mission critical engineered equipment and mining software solutions. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?
Narrative Update • May 03
WEIR: M&A Execution And Margin Expansion Will Support Higher Future P/E
The analyst price target for Weir Group has been trimmed slightly to £33.55 from £34.09, reflecting recent mixed target revisions, where some banks raised their targets into the £3,200 to £3,800 range while others issued modest cuts. Analysts now factor in marginally lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Recent updates
New Narrative • May 24
Digital Mining Expansion And Efficiency Gains Will Transform Long Term Earnings Quality
Catalysts About Weir Group Weir Group is a focused technology partner to the mining industry, supplying mission critical engineered equipment and mining software solutions. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • May 03
WEIR: M&A Execution And Margin Expansion Will Support Higher Future P/E
The analyst price target for Weir Group has been trimmed slightly to £33.55 from £34.09, reflecting recent mixed target revisions, where some banks raised their targets into the £3,200 to £3,800 range while others issued modest cuts. Analysts now factor in marginally lower revenue growth and profit margin assumptions, alongside a slightly higher future P/E multiple.Narrative Update • Apr 19
WEIR: M&A Execution And Margin Expansion Are Expected To Support Future P/E
Analysts have trimmed their average price target on Weir Group by £0.04, reflecting recent mixed target revisions from banks such as Citi, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank and Morgan Stanley, while fair value assumptions, discount rate and growth inputs remain broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent research shows a mix of optimism and caution on Weir Group, with several banks adjusting price targets while broadly maintaining existing ratings.Narrative Update • Apr 04
WEIR: Future Execution And M&A Pipeline Are Expected To Support Higher P/E
The analyst price target for Weir Group has been trimmed slightly to £34.05 from £34.19, as analysts factor in a mix of recent target increases and reductions from major banks while keeping core assumptions on growth, margins and P/E broadly stable. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Weir Group reflects a mix of higher and lower price targets, with most adjustments clustering in the £32.00 to £38.00 range.Narrative Update • Mar 21
WEIR: Higher P/E Assumptions Will Reflect Rising Execution Confidence
Analysts have nudged the fair value estimate for Weir Group higher to £34.19 from £33.89. This reflects a series of recent price target adjustments across the Street that collectively point to slightly stronger assumptions on growth and profitability.Narrative Update • Mar 06
WEIR: Higher Assumed P/E Multiple Will Shape Future Upside Potential
The updated analyst price target for Weir Group moves to £3,388 from £3,296, with analysts pointing to recent target increases from several banks and a modestly higher assumed future P/E multiple as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have lifted price targets into a £3,700 to £3,800 range, which sits above the updated blended target of £3,388, signaling that some see additional upside potential embedded in current assumptions.
New Narrative • Mar 05
Aftermarket Dependence And Slowing Digital Adoption Will Pressure Margins Over Time
Catalysts About Weir Group Weir Group supplies engineered hardware and software solutions to the global mining industry, with a focus on mission critical equipment, aftermarket services and mining technology. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Feb 20
WEIR: Minerals Aftermarket, Saudi JV And M&A Will Shape Future Execution
Narrative Update: Weir Group The analyst price target for Weir Group has been revised higher to £3,296 from £3,221, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value and future P/E after several banks lifted their targets in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent price target moves for Weir Group have clustered around the £3,280 to £3,296 range, with several bullish analysts lifting their fair value assumptions in quick succession.Narrative Update • Feb 06
WEIR: Minerals Aftermarket Delivery And M&A Will Shape Balanced Future Execution
The analyst price target for Weir Group edges higher to £32.21 from £31.78, with analysts pointing to recent target increases from several banks and updated P/E and margin assumptions to support the revised view. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has clustered around higher price targets for Weir Group, with several bullish analysts recalibrating their models to reflect revised P/E and margin assumptions.Narrative Update • Jan 23
WEIR: Minerals Aftermarket Delivery And M&A Execution Will Drive Balanced Future Returns
The updated analyst price target for Weir Group has moved slightly higher to £31.78 from £31.23. This change reflects recent target increases reported by several banks and analyst expectations for higher revenue growth and a modestly higher future P/E, partly offset by slightly lower profit margin assumptions.Analysis Article • Jan 17
At UK£30.88, Is It Time To Put The Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) On Your Watch List?
Let's talk about the popular The Weir Group PLC ( LON:WEIR ). The company's shares saw a double-digit share price rise...Narrative Update • Jan 06
WEIR: Minerals Aftermarket Execution And M&A Plans Will Shape Balanced Future Upside
Our analyst price target for Weir Group is unchanged. This reflects a balance between a higher Street target from £29.50 to £33.00 and a £29.00 target paired with a downgrade to Neutral, with analysts pointing to limited near term upside given recent order patterns and the higher bar for Q4 Minerals Aftermarket performance.Analysis Article • Dec 30
Here's Why We Think Weir Group (LON:WEIR) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Dec 15
WEIR: Margin Discipline And Mining Demand Will Support Balanced Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Weir Group slightly higher, reflecting a modest uplift in fair value to about £31.23 as they balance JPMorgan's increased optimism with Goldman's more cautious stance amid slowing Minerals Aftermarket orders and fewer large Q3 contracts. Analyst Commentary Street research on Weir Group presents a mixed but generally constructive picture, with bullish analysts pointing to improved earnings power and cautious voices highlighting execution risk in the near term.Narrative Update • Nov 29
WEIR: Margin Expansion Will Drive Long-Term Upside Despite Near-Term Order Risks
Weir Group’s analyst price target has increased modestly from £30.99 to £31.15. Analysts highlight a higher profit margin forecast, but also note tempered revenue growth expectations and limited near-term upside due to order trends.Analysis Article • Nov 27
Returns Are Gaining Momentum At Weir Group (LON:WEIR)
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Typically, we'll...Narrative Update • Nov 15
WEIR: Margin Expansion Will Offset Recent Order Uncertainties Going Forward
Analysts have increased their price target for Weir Group to approximately £31 from £29, reflecting improved profit margin outlooks even though revenue growth expectations are more moderate. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst reports highlight both optimism and caution regarding Weir Group's financial prospects and share performance.Analysis Article • Nov 14
Getting In Cheap On The Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) Is Unlikely
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 23.4x The Weir Group PLC ( LON:WEIR ) may be sending bearish signals at...Narrative Update • Oct 31
WEIR: Confidence In Core Market Momentum Will Offset Macro Uncertainties Ahead
Analysts have raised Weir Group's price target from £29.15 to £29.32, reflecting increased confidence in the company's performance after positive revisions to its fair value and outlook metrics. Analyst Commentary Analyst updates have underlined key themes shaping sentiment on Weir Group, with a recent notable move in the price target by JPMorgan signaling shifting perspectives.Analysis Article • Oct 29
Weir Group (LON:WEIR) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Narrative Update • Oct 17
Energy Transition And Policies Will Unlock New Mining Opportunities
Narrative Update: Weir Group Analyst Price Target Increased Analysts have raised their price target for Weir Group from £29.00 to £33.00, citing improved revenue growth expectations and a stable outlook, even though there is a slight reduction in profit margin forecasts. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have lifted their price targets in response to Weir Group's recent revenue momentum, suggesting increased confidence in the company's growth trajectory.Narrative Update • Oct 03
Energy Transition And Policies Will Unlock New Mining Opportunities
Weir Group's analyst price target was slightly reduced from £25.70 to £25.50. Analysts cite minor adjustments to growth forecasts and profitability assumptions in their updated models.Analysis Article • Sep 28
Is The Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) Potentially Undervalued?
The Weir Group PLC ( LON:WEIR ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over 10...Analysis Article • Sep 14
Calculating The Fair Value Of The Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Weir Group fair value estimate is UK£23.99 With UK£26.06 share...Analysis Article • Aug 18
Weir Group's (LON:WEIR) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher
LSE:WEIR 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Weir Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours To find...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Weir Group's (LON:WEIR) Dividend Will Be £0.196
The Weir Group PLC ( LON:WEIR ) will pay a dividend of £0.196 on the 4th of November. Although the dividend is now...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Getting In Cheap On The Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) Is Unlikely
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Jul 08
Here's Why Weir Group (LON:WEIR) Has Caught The Eye Of Investors
It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...Analysis Article • Jun 22
These 4 Measures Indicate That Weir Group (LON:WEIR) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
New Narrative • Mar 02
Micromine Acquisition Will Transform Company's Role In Mining Industry With Digital Optimization
The acquisition of Micromine is set to transform Weir Group into a leading digital optimization platform, driving significant revenue and sustainability benefits.Shareholder Returns
| WEIR | GB Machinery | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 1.3% | 3.9% | 1.8% |
| 1Y | 3.9% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Return vs Industry: WEIR underperformed the UK Machinery industry which returned 19.8% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WEIR underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.5% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WEIR volatility | |
|---|---|
| WEIR Average Weekly Movement | 6.4% |
| Machinery Industry Average Movement | 5.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.8% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.1% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: WEIR has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: WEIR's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | 12,069 | Jon Stanton | www.global.weir |
The Weir Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells highly engineered original equipment worldwide. The company operates in two segments, Minerals and ESCO. The Minerals segment offers engineering, manufacturing, and service processing technology for the use in abrasive and high-wear mining applications; and differentiated technology for the use in infrastructure and general industrial markets.
The Weir Group PLC Fundamentals Summary
| WEIR fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£6.37b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£246.90m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.56b |
25.8x
P/E Ratio2.5x
P/S RatioIs WEIR overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WEIR income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.56b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.54b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.03b |
| Other Expenses | UK£779.10m |
| Earnings | UK£246.90m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.96 |
| Gross Margin | 40.01% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.63% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 84.9% |
How did WEIR perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.7%
Current Dividend Yield44%
Payout RatioDoes WEIR pay a reliable dividends?
See WEIR dividend history and benchmarks| Weir Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 29 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 27 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 2 days |
Does WEIR pay a reliable dividends?
See WEIR dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/26 05:10 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/26 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
The Weir Group PLC is covered by 39 analysts. 21 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Nick Webster | Barclays |
| Jonathan Hurn | Barclays |
| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |