Company summary
Kier Group is a UK construction and infrastructure-services company delivering major public and regulated projects. Its operations include transport, water, nuclear, defence, utilities, construction and property development.
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KIE
Kier Group
Construction & Materials
- Index
- FTSE 250
- ISIN
- Not specified
- Book status
- 2026 edition — current
Key activities
Infrastructure construction and maintenance, highways, rail, water and utilities, nuclear and defence projects, public-sector building construction and selected property development.
Key markets
The United Kingdom, with customers including government departments, local authorities, regulated utilities and major infrastructure operators.
Key drivers
UK infrastructure spending, water and transport investment, nuclear and defence programmes, order-book growth, contract margins, cash generation and disciplined bidding.
Key risks
Project delays and cost overruns, fixed-price contracts, public-spending changes, labour and material inflation, working-capital volatility, customer concentration and execution of complex infrastructure programmes.
Recent Developments
21 July 2026: Kier said FY2026 revenue and profit would be at the top end of expectations. The order book reached about £11.9bn, more than 90% of expected FY2027 revenue was secured and period-end net cash was around £232m.
Dividend notes
Pays interim and final dividends. The 2026 interim dividend was 2.6p per share, went ex-dividend on 16 April and was paid on 22 May. It was 30% higher than the comparable payment.
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