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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Business
Joanna Hodgson

Contractor Costain hints at first dividend payment in four years

Contractor Costain has signalled dividend payments could be resumed for the first time since 2019, with the construction and consulting firm’s turnaround plan gaining momentum.

The company, which is working on upgrades to the signalling infrastructure on the Piccadilly line and the HS2 project, said a interim payout for the six months to June 30 is “under consideration” by the board with an “announcement expected to be made shortly”.

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