Coats Group PLC (COA)

Currency in GBP
84.10
-0.10(-0.12%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
83.7084.45
52 wk Range
73.1597.20
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
82.95 / 84.30
Prev. Close
84.2
Open
84.1
Day's Range
83.7-84.45
52 wk Range
73.15-97.2
Volume
1.21M
Average Volume (3m)
3.33M
1-Year Change
13.6486%
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Company’s Health
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Price Target
117.87
Upside
+40.16%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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Trading at a high P/E ratio relative to near-term earnings growth

Coats Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

7 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
7 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 117.87
(+40.16% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Buy1.10+30.80%1.15MaintainJul 16, 2026
Berenberg
Buy1.35+60.52%1.30MaintainMar 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy1.25+48.63%1.15MaintainMar 09, 2026
Jefferies
Buy1.11+31.99%1.15MaintainJan 26, 2026

Coats Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • H1 2026 revenue rose 1% organically to $837M despite mid-single digit decline in apparel/footwear markets; shares jumped 7.92% to $83.69.
  • EBIT fell 2% to $166M, EPS down 6% to GBP 0.044 on higher interest costs; EBIT margin held at 19.8% amid tech investments and growth spending.
  • Full-year guidance unchanged; management expects H2 EBIT improvement driven by pricing, cost actions totaling GBP 15M, and OrthoLite synergies.
  • Company targeting $5M cost synergies in 2026 and $40M+ annual sales synergies by 2030 from OrthoLite acquisition integration.
  • Year-end leverage expected at 2.0x or below with strong free cash flow; long-term target of 5%+ average annual sales growth maintained.
Last Updated: 28/07/2026, 11:02
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Earnings

Latest Release
Jul 28, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.03 / --
Revenue / Forecast
836.9M / --
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.06%
Dividend Yield
2.93%
Industry Median 2.10%
Annualised payout
2.46
Paid annually
5-Years Growth
+11.76%
Growth Streak

COA Income Statement

Compare COA to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
19.0x11.4x10.4x
PEG Ratio
1.430.020.02
Price/Book
3.0x2.1x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
1.4x1.0x0.9x
Upside (Analyst Target)
29.7%14.0%26.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Coats Group plc engages in the provision of essential materials, components, and software solutions for the apparel and footwear industries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and Asia. The company operates through two divisions Apparel and Footwear. It provides industrial sewing threads for children’s wear, denim, intimate and underwear, ladieswear, leather wear, menswear, sports and activewear, and workwear and uniforms applications, as well as offers supply chain components, services, and software. The company also offers engineered products comprising structural components, threads, and insoles for athleisure, performance, fashion, and sports footwear markets. In addition, it provides engineered solutions for industrial customers, including performance threads for various applications; and safety materials and fabrics, and composite products for telecom and energy applications. The company was formerly known as Guinness Peat Group plc and changed its name to Coats Group plc in February 2015. Coats Group plc was founded in 1755 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Employees
19000

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
1.18B61.40%988.43M
Other Institutional Investors
744.11M38.60%625.80M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
1.92B100.00%1.61B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Fidelity International Ltd8.16%156,095,960131,277
Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Management N.V.6.22%119,045,402100,117

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FAQ

What Is the Coats (COA) Stock Price Today?

The Coats stock price today is 84.10 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Coats Trade On?

Coats is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Coats?

The stock symbol for Coats is "COA."

What Is the Coats Market Cap?

As of today, Coats market cap is 1.61B GBP.

What Is Coats's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Coats EPS (TTM) is 0.06.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is COA a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Coats Stock Split?

Coats has split 11 times.

How Many Employees Does Coats Have?

Coats has 19000 employees.

What is the current trading status of Coats (COA)?

As of Aug 16, 2026, Coats (COA) is trading at a price of 84.10 GBP, with a previous close of 84.20 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 83.70 GBP to 84.45 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 73.15 GBP to 97.20 GBP.

What Is Coats (COA) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Coats is 117.87 GBP, with a high estimate of 133.07794902 GBP and a low estimate of 108.47658566 GBP. 7 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +40.16% Upside potential.
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