Vesuvius PLC (VSVS)

Currency in GBP
405.40
+13.40(+3.42%)
Closed·
Unusual trading volume
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
390.60410.80
52 wk Range
350.20507.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
383.00 / 406.00
Prev. Close
392
Open
393
Day's Range
390.6-410.8
52 wk Range
350.2-507.5
Volume
2.21M
Average Volume (3m)
547.03K
1-Year Change
13.2402%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
465.10
Upside
+14.73%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Significant return over the last week

Vesuvius PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

6 Buy
3 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 465.10
(+14.73% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Buy4.50+11.00%5.20Maintain06/08/2026
JPMorgan
Hold4.00-1.33%4.40Maintain31/07/2026
BNP Paribas Exane
Hold4.20+3.60%5.00Downgrade28/07/2026
Jefferies
Buy5.45+34.44%5.65Maintain15/04/2026
Barclays
Sell4.20+3.60%3.40Maintain16/03/2026

Vesuvius PLC Earnings Call Summary for H1/2026

  • Vesuvius H1 2026 EPS of GBP 0.163 slightly missed forecasts; free cash flow surged to GBP 27.5M from GBP 13.24M outflow year-prior.
  • Trading profit flat at GBP 74M as pricing gains offset U.S. and India operational issues; management expects fixes completed by year-end.
  • Foundry division outperformed with 8.7% revenue growth and 32.7% profit increase; MMS acquisition integration ahead of synergy targets.
  • FY 2026 trading profit guided slightly above 2025; capex raised to GBP 75-80M; cost savings program targeting GBP 10M in 2026, GBP 55M by 2028.
  • CEO cites structural steel market recovery outside China; European demand expected to strengthen H2 2026 and 2027 amid new trade measures.
Last Updated: 30/07/2026, 07:14 pm
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Earnings

Latest Release
30/07/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.16 / 0.17
Revenue / Forecast
913.7M / 908M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.15%
Dividend Yield
6.02%
Industry Median 1.80%
Annualised payout
23.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+2.86%
Growth Streak

VSVS Income Statement

Compare VSVS to Peers and Sector

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Peers
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Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.3x22.5x12.3x
PEG Ratio
−0.570.230.03
Price/Book
0.8x2.4x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.5x1.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
17.5%8.2%25.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Vesuvius plc provides molten metal flow engineering and technology services to steel and foundry casting industries worldwide. It operates through Steel Flow Control, Steel Advanced Refractories, Steel Sensors & Probes, and Foundry segments. The company offers feeder sleeves and risers, including insulating, exothermic insulating, and highly exothermic sleeves, as well as boards, lids, and powders. It also provides coatings for sand moulds and cores comprising high-production foundry jobbing, foundry coating equipment, and speciality foundry coatings; filters and gating systems for steel, iron, and nonferrous castings; metal treatment products; refractory linings and flow control products, such as furnace linings, ladle linings, and stoppers and nozzles for iron and steel foundries; die coatings for permanent mould casting; and crucibles and retorts under the Salamander and Noltina brands. In addition, the company offers organic and inorganic mould and core binder systems, including self-setting binders, ester-setting silicates, gas-setting binders, and heat-setting resins, as well as ancillary products comprising release and parting agents, glues and sealants, and sand additives. Further, it provides foundry services and support. The company was formerly known as Vesuvius Technologies plc and changed its name to Vesuvius plc in October 2012. Vesuvius plc was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
119.45M48.52%458.44M
Other Institutional Investors
183.92M51.48%705.90M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
303.37M100.00%1.16B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cevian Capital II Master Fund, L.P.23.25%57,249,896219,725
Cevian Capital AB23.25%57,249,896219,725

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FAQ

What Is the Vesuvius (VSVS) Stock Price Today?

The Vesuvius stock price today is 405.40 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Vesuvius Trade On?

Vesuvius is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Vesuvius?

The stock symbol for Vesuvius is "VSVS."

Does Vesuvius Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Vesuvius dividend yield is 6.02%.

What Is the Vesuvius Market Cap?

As of today, Vesuvius market cap is 998.09M GBP.

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

The Vesuvius EPS (TTM) is 0.15.

When Is the Next Vesuvius Earnings Date?

Vesuvius will release its next earnings report on 04/03/2027.

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

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

How Many Times Has Vesuvius Stock Split?

Vesuvius has split 3 times.

How Many Employees Does Vesuvius Have?

Vesuvius has 11146 employees.

What is the current trading status of Vesuvius (VSVS)?

As of 08/08/2026, Vesuvius (VSVS) is trading at a price of 405.40 GBP, with a previous close of 392.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 390.60 GBP to 410.80 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 350.20 GBP to 507.50 GBP.

What Is Vesuvius (VSVS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Vesuvius is 465.10 GBP, with a high estimate of 590 GBP and a low estimate of 350 GBP. 6 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +14.73% Upside potential.
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