LON:KIE

Kier Group (KIE) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 81.10

+1.10 (+1.38%)

(As of 06/2/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: 80.19
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81.90
50-Day Range: 64.50
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81.90
52-Week Range: 56
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82.60

Volume: 880,195 shs
Average Volume: 1.22 million shs
Market Capitalization: £361.96 million

P/E Ratio: 1,622.00
Dividend Yield: 18.01%
Price Target: GBX 150

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Kier Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 85.0% Upside
GBX 150 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.39
Based on 3 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.50 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kier Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 150, Kier Group has a forecasted upside of 85.0% from its current price of GBX 81.10.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kier Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for KIE.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Kier Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 18.01%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Kier Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for KIE.

2.4

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Kier Group has a news sentiment score of 0.39. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Kier Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
8 people have added Kier Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 300% compared to the previous 30 days.

1.7

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Kier Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 6.00% of the stock of Kier Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
88.00% of the stock of Kier Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.9

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kier Group is 1,622.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.07.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Kier Group is 1,622.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 449.78.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Kier Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.29. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Kier Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.72. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Kier Group (LON:KIE) Stock

Kier Group plc primarily engages in the construction business in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Construction, Infrastructure Services, and Property. It constructs power stations, roads, bridges, railways, tunnels, and buildings for public and private sectors including schools, hospitals and prisons; and provides maintenance services for the UK road, rail, and utilities infrastructure, as well as reactive repairs. The company also offers maintenance and compliance services; housing maintenance; and facilities management services, such as cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, and pest control, as well as environmental services; and invests in and develops property schemes and sites. In addition, it provides design and business services, including project and programme management, architecture and landscape design, civil and structural engineering, building services engineering, building information modelling, cost management, strategic estates advice, building and condition surveys, ICT design and installation, business case development and feasibility, and advisory services. Kier Group plc was incorporated in 1992 and is based in Salford, the United Kingdom.

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KIE Stock News Headlines

May 31, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kier Group (LON:KIE) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $69.10

May 31, 2023 | bbc.com

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June 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

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May 30, 2023 | benzinga.com

WITHERITE LAW GROUP TO SERVE AS PRIMARY SPONSOR OF THE KIER'S HOPE 5TH ANNUAL 5K RUN AND FUN WALK DURING SICKLE CELL AWARENESS MONTH

May 24, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

Pro-Ukraine militants promise more cross-border raids

May 19, 2023 | omaha.com

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May 15, 2023 | news.yahoo.com

What to do with Uniontown? Staunton wants to hear from property owners, residents

May 5, 2023 | bbc.co.uk

Local elections 2023: Labour take 'key target' Swindon

June 3, 2023 | Behind the Markets (Ad)

Laser breakthrough could send stock soaring 2,467%

May 5, 2023 | msn.com

Lib Dem leader refuses to say whether party will join forces with Labour

May 4, 2023 | msn.com

Gordon Ramsay Future Food Stars: Kier almost 'fainted or had panic attack' during latest Bento Box challenge

April 27, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Latest Trends and Strategies for Road Maintenance Market During 2023-2031

April 26, 2023 | msn.com

Building Bridges to host annual Breaking Bread event on Uniontown Saturday

April 26, 2023 | health.usnews.com

Dr. Gregory Kier

April 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com

The Specialty Trade Contractors Market is Expected to Reach New Heights in 2023

April 24, 2023 | msn.com

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April 18, 2023 | msn.com

Philippine tribe boosts livelihoods and conservation with civet poop coffee

April 17, 2023 | benzinga.com

Steve Harvey Morning Show Co-Host Kier "Junior" Spates, a Sickle Cell Warrior, Hosts the New Inspiring Podcast, "Living Your Life"

April 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Kier Group plc (KIE.L)

April 10, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Furniture and Construction Contracting Market | 2023-2029

April 5, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

The EMEA Construction Market is forecast to grow by $336.62 bn during 2022-2027, accelerating at a CAGR of 4.95% during the forecast period

March 26, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Kier Group (LON:KIE) Share Price Passes Above 200-Day Moving Average of $66.43

March 25, 2023 | msn.com

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Kier has plans that could build up profits

March 25, 2023 | msn.com

MIDAS SHARE TIPS: Construction and infrastructure services group Kier has plans that could build up your profits

March 23, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Road Maintenance Market Growth and Forecast till 2030

March 3, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.com

'Botley Road closure will affect businesses twice'

March 3, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Furniture and Construction Contracting Market New Updates Drivers, Challenges and Competitive Strategic Window for Opportunities till 2029

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KIE Price History

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KIE Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 9/17/2020
Today: 6/03/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Engineering & Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Industrials
Current Symbol: LON:KIE
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.kier.co.uk
Phone: +44-1767-355000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 11,302
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 150
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 150
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 150
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +85.0%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.05
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,622.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 3.27
P/E Growth: 0.29
Net Income: £23.60 million
Net Margins: 0.74%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 4.66%
Return on Assets: 1.23%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 135.58
Current Ratio: 0.90
Quick Ratio: 0.69

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £3.19 billion
Price / Sales: 0.11
Cash Flow: GBX 89.27 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 0.91
Book Value: GBX 112 per share
Price / Book: 0.72

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 446,310,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £361.96 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.04

Key Executives

Mr. Andrew O. B. Davies (Age 59)
CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.56M

Mr. Simon John Kesterton ACMA (Age 49)
CGMA, CFO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.05M

Ms. Alpna Amar
Corp. Devel. Director

Ms. Helen Redfern
Chief People Officer

Mr. Simon Bullen
Regional Managing Director

Sean Jeffery
Managing Director

Mr. James Hindes
Managing Director of UK wide Aviation & Defense Bus.

Mr. Mark R. Pengelly
Group Managing Director of Infrastructure

Mr. Joe Incutti
Group Managing Director of Highways

Andrew Bradshaw
Group Managing Director of Utilities

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Clive Watson
Bought 41,099 shares on 11/17/2022
Total: £2.47 M ($60.00/share)

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KIE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Kier Group stock right now?: 1 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kier Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" KIE shares.
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What is Kier Group's stock price forecast for 2023?: 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for Kier Group's stock. Their KIE share price forecasts range from GBX 150 to GBX 150. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 150 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 85.0% from the stock's current price.
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How have KIE shares performed in 2023?: Kier Group's stock was trading at GBX 59.30 at the start of the year. Since then, KIE shares have increased by 36.8% and is now trading at GBX 81.10.
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How were Kier Group's earnings last quarter?: Kier Group plc (LON:KIE) released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, September, 17th. The company reported $15.30 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $23.50 by $8.20. Kier Group had a net margin of 0.74% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 4.66%.
What other stocks do shareholders of Kier Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kier Group investors own include Persimmon (PSN), Indivior (INDV), NewRiver REIT (NRR), NVIDIA (NVDA), Barclays (BARC), Greggs (GRG), Pfizer (PFE), Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), Black Stone Minerals (BSM) and Cisco Systems (CSCO).

What is Kier Group's stock symbol?: Kier Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "KIE."
How do I buy shares of Kier Group?: Shares of KIE stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
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What is Kier Group's stock price today?: One share of KIE stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 81.10.
How much money does Kier Group make?: Kier Group (LON:KIE) has a market capitalization of £361.96 million and generates £3.19 billion in revenue each year. The company earns £23.60 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.05 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Kier Group have?: The company employs 11,302 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Kier Group?: Kier Group's mailing address is Tempsford Hall, SANDY, SG19 2BD, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.kier.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1767-355000.

This page (LON:KIE) was last updated on 6/3/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Kier Group (KIE) Share Forecast, Price & News

Kier Group MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Kier Group (LON:KIE) Stock

KIE Stock News Headlines

KIE Price History

KIE Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

KIE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™