314.20p
+2.28%
Close of 6 Nov 2026, in pence
About Kier Group
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker KIE.L. It has been listed since 5 December 1996. In the fiscal year to 30 June 2026, it reported revenue of £4.35bn and net income of £61.7m. At that date it held total assets of £3.93bn and shareholders' equity of £511.4m.
Kier Group Plc operates as a property, residential, construction and services holding company. The company is headquartered in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The firm's segments include property, residential, construction and services. The property division encompasses property development and structured finance, and operates across various sectors with a focus on industrial, commercial, retail, leisure sectors and public sectors. The residential business includes mixed tenure housing partnerships and private house building and its clients include local authorities, housing associations and private rented sector. The construction division comprises the United Kingdom regional building, the United Kingdom infrastructure and international businesses. The services division comprises strategic and local authority highways maintenance, utilities, housing maintenance, Kier Workplace Services and environmental services. The company operates across sectors, including defense, education, health, highways, housing, industrials, power, property, transport and utilities.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Construction & Engineering
- Listed since
- 5 Dec 1996
- Employees
- 15,169
- Website
- kier.co.uk ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Mr. Matthew LesterNon-Executive Independent Chairman of the Board£260,000
- Mr. Andrew DaviesChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2019£4.3m
- Mr. Simon KestertonChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2019£3.0m
- Ms. Louisa FinlayChief People Officer
- Mr. Stuart TogwellExecutive Director, Group Managing Director - Construction, since 2023£965,000
- Mr. Andrew BradshawGroup Managing Director - Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks
- Mr. Joe IncuttiGroup Managing Director - Transportation
- Mr. Leigh ThomasGroup Managing Director - Property
- Ms. Alpna AmarCorporate Development Director
- Ms. Sophie TimmsCorporate Affairs Director
- Ms. Jaime ThamCompany Secretary
- Ms. Alison AtkinsonNon-Executive Independent Director£71,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 82
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 83
- Governance
- 63
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 28,853 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 2,521 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 787,008 t
- Women in the workforce
- 25%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Diversified portfolio of services and expertise, including construction, property development, and infrastructure.
- Strong market presence with a long history and established reputation in the industry.
- Robust financial position and steady revenue growth in recent years.
- Wide geographical presence, operating in multiple regions.
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to fluctuations in the construction and property markets.
- High exposure to project risks, including cost overruns and delays.
- Limited brand recognition outside of the construction industry.
- Reliance on a few major clients for a significant portion of revenues.
Opportunities
- Growth potential in the infrastructure sector due to increased government spending on public projects.
- Expansion into international markets to reduce dependence on the UK market.
- Development of sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices to align with market demands.
- Potential for strategic partnerships or acquisitions to enhance capabilities and market reach.
Threats
- Economic downturns and market uncertainties affecting demand for construction and property development.
- Intense competition from both large multinational corporations and smaller firms.
- Regulatory changes and compliance requirements impacting operations and costs.
- Impact of Brexit on the construction industry, including potential labor and material supply chain disruptions.
Sources and methodology
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