2,358.00p
0.00%
Close of 6 Nov 2026, in pence
About Weir Group
Its shares trade on LSE under the ticker WEIR.L. It has been listed since 25 January 1946. It is a member of the FTSE 100. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of £2.56bn and net income of £246.9m. At that date it held total assets of £4.54bn and shareholders' equity of £1.91bn.
The Weir Group Plc engages in the provision of engineering solutions. The firm's business operates through two segments: Minerals and ESCO. The Minerals segment is engaged in the provision of slurry handling equipment and associated aftermarket support for abrasive high wear applications used in the mining markets. The ESCO segment provides ground engaging tools (GET) for surface mining and infrastructure. The company also provides engineered GET solutions to infrastructure markets, including construction, dredging and sand and aggregates. Its products include pressure pumping and pressure control equipment, and aftermarket spares and services. The company also provides equipment repairs, upgrades, certification and asset management and field services. Its brands include Warman, Linatex, Mathena and Gabbioneta.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Machinery
- Listed since
- 25 Jan 1946
- Employees
- 14,687
- Website
- global.weir ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Ms. Barbara JeremiahIndependent Chairwoman of the Board£376,364
- Mr. Jonathan StantonChief Executive Officer, Executive Director, since 2010£3.3m
- Mr. Brian PufferChief Financial Officer, Executive Director, since 2024£2.4m
- Mr. Sean FitzgeraldPresident - Weir ESCO Division
- Mr. Andrew NeilsonPresident - Weir Minerals Division
- Ms. Rosemary McginnessChief People Officer
- Mr. Garry FinglandChief Information Officer
- Ms. Paula CousinsChief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
- Mr. Graham VanheganChief Legal Officer
- Ms. Jennifer HaddoukCompany Secretary
- Mr. Andrew AggNon-Executive Independent Director£77,897
- Mr. Nicholas AndersonNon-Executive Independent Director£50,892
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 90
- Environment
- 94
- Social
- 97
- Governance
- 80
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 64,880 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 93,234 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 50,005,214 t
- Women in the workforce
- 19%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Weir Group PLC has a strong brand reputation and a long-established presence in the industry. This allows the company to attract and retain high-quality personnel and customers.
- The company has a diverse product portfolio, including pumps, valves, and fluid control systems, which allows it to cater to various customer needs and sectors.
- Weir Group PLC has a global presence with operations in multiple countries, providing it with a wide customer base and opportunities for international growth.
Weaknesses
- The company heavily relies on specific sectors such as mining and oil & gas for a significant portion of its revenue. Any fluctuations or downturns in these sectors can have a negative impact on Weir Group PLC's financial performance.
- The company's dependency on raw materials and supply chain can be a vulnerability, as any disruptions or fluctuations in the availability or cost of these resources can affect the company's operations.
- Weir Group PLC faces intense competition from both established players and emerging competitors, which puts pressure on the company to continuously innovate and differentiate its products.
Opportunities
- The increasing focus on renewable energy presents opportunities for Weir Group PLC to expand its offerings in areas such as hydropower and wind energy.
- Growing industrialization in developing countries offers the company potential new markets for its products and services.
- The digital transformation of the industry opens avenues for Weir Group PLC to provide innovative solutions and data-driven services to its customers.
Threats
- Political and economic uncertainties in various regions of the world can impact Weir Group PLC's operations and make it challenging to plan for long-term growth.
- The industry is subject to strict regulations and standards, which can increase compliance costs and limit the company's flexibility.
- Emerging technologies or disruptive innovations may pose a threat to Weir Group PLC's existing products and services if the company fails to adapt and stay ahead of the competition.
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