JPMorgan lifts price target on Weir Group
24th Jun 2026 12:49
(Sharecast News) - JPMorgan lifted its price target on Weir Group on Wednesday to 3,800p from 3,500p and maintained its 'overweight' rating on the stock as it cited an attractive entry point despite first-half concerns.
Read moreWeir Q1 orders rise on stronger mining project activity
30th Apr 2026 07:11
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir said on Thursday that first‑quarter order growth had been supported by rising investment in brownfield and greenfield mining projects as supply deficits in key metals emerged, but traded lower as it announced the exit of long-time chief executive Jon Stanton.
Read moreWeir FY profits grow amid strong mining demand
4th Mar 2026 07:33
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir Group said both profits and margins had expanded in the 12 months ended 31 December as rising mining activity drove growth across the business, but traded lower early on Wednesday as higher IT-related spending saw the company downgrade its 2026 guidance.
Read moreBerenberg upgrades Smiths to 'buy', raises target prices on Halma and Weir
21st Jan 2026 10:02
(Sharecast News) - Analysts at Berenberg took a fresh look at the UK capital goods sector on Wednesday, stating 2026 would likely see the acceleration of fiscal dominance among key global geographies with geopolitics, and fiscal support driving strategic industry growth to varying degrees in many jurisdictions.
Read moreWeir to buy remaining 50% stake in Chile JV ESEL for £56m
12th Dec 2025 10:52
(Sharecast News) - Weir said on Friday that it has agreed to buy the remaining 50% share of its Chile-based joint venture ESEL for a sterling equivalent purchase price of £56m.
Read moreWeir reiterates FY guidance following strong Q3 performance
5th Nov 2025 07:03
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir Group reiterated its full-year guidance on Wednesday despite "elevated levels of uncertainty" related to critical metals disputes and further tariffs between the US and China.
Read moreWeir to buy Brazilian mining software provider Fast2Mine
23rd Sep 2025 12:59
(Sharecast News) - Weir said on Tuesday that it has agreed to by Brazilian mining software provider Fast2Mine for an undisclosed sum.
Read moreWeir Group delivers 'strong' H1 performance
31st Jul 2025 07:44
(Sharecast News) - Multinational engineering company Weir Group said on Thursday that it had delivered a "strong" H1 performance, with both revenue and profits improving.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks turn weaker amid fresh tariff concerns
7th Jul 2025 17:27
(Sharecast News) - London stocks edged lower on Monday after a volatile session, as investors weighed the latest developments in the ongoing trade tensions involving US president Donald Trump.
Read moreCiti upgrades Weir Group to 'buy'
7th Jul 2025 07:18
(Sharecast News) - Citi upgraded Weir Group on Monday to 'buy' from 'neutral' and lifted the price target to 2,900p from 2,130p as it highlighted two core elements to its 'buy' case.
Read moreWeir expands NA footprint with £111m acquisition of Townley
18th Jun 2025 12:08
(Sharecast News) - Mining technology firm Weir Group said on Wednesday that it has agreed to buy US-based Townley, a manufacturer of high-quality engineered products for minerals processing, for around £111m.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks rise on US CPI, China trade deal
11th Jun 2025 17:11
(Sharecast News) - London stocks ended slightly higher on Wednesday as investors assessed a tentative trade truce between the US and China as well as crucial US inflation data, while chancellor Rachel Reeves' initial spending review also drew attention.
Read moreWeir secures £40m Chilean tailings solution contracts
11th Jun 2025 07:08
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir has been tapped by copper producer Codelco to supply its tailings transport solution for the Talabre tailings dam expansion project in the Atacama region of Chile.
Read moreWeir announces strategic and global collaboration agreement with CiDRA
12th May 2025 12:26
(Sharecast News) - Engineering firm Weir Group announced a strategic investment and global collaboration agreement with CiDRA on Monday.
Read moreLondon close: Stocks mixed on BoE rate cut, US-UK trade deal
8th May 2025 14:59
(Sharecast News) - London equities ended Thursday in mixed territory, as investors digested US president Donald Trump declaring a US-UK trade deal, while the Bank of England delivered an expected interest rate cut.
Read more