Vesuvius PLC (VSVS)

Currency in GBP
460.80
-3.20(-0.69%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
460.00466.60
52 wk Range
356.00507.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
460.60 / 461.00
Prev. Close
464
Open
461.2
Day's Range
460-466.6
52 wk Range
356-507.5
Volume
377.95K
Average Volume (3m)
753.12K
1-Year Change
28.1424%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
500.00
Upside
+8.51%
Members' Sentiments
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Pays a significant dividend to shareholders

Vesuvius PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

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

Analyst Ratings

4 Buy
2 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
6 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 500.00
(+8.51% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Berenberg
Buy5.50+19.31%4.50Maintain30/09/2026
Berenberg
Buy4.50-2.39%5.20Maintain06/08/2026
JPMorgan
Hold4.00-13.23%4.40Maintain31/07/2026
BNP Paribas Exane
Hold4.20-8.89%5.00Downgrade28/07/2026
Jefferies
Buy5.45+18.22%5.65Maintain15/04/2026

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, 10:14
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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
5.09%
Industry Median 1.79%
Annualised payout
23.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+2.86%
Growth Streak

Compare VSVS to Peers and Sector

Metrics to compare
VSVS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
29.8x21.7x11.4x
PEG Ratio
−0.680.230.03
Price/Book
1.0x2.3x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x1.7x1.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
7.9%15.3%34.4%
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
119.52M48.55%554.58M
Other Institutional Investors
205.06M51.45%951.47M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
324.58M100.00%1.51B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cevian Capital II L.P.23.25%57,249,896265,640
Cevian Capital AB23.25%57,249,896265,640

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FAQ

What Is the Vesuvius (London: VSVS) Share Price Today?

The Vesuvius stock price today is 460.80 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Vesuvius (VSVS) Trade On?

Vesuvius is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Vesuvius?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Vesuvius is "VSVS."

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

Yes, VSVS Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Vesuvius dividend yield is 5.1%%.

What Is the Current Vesuvius Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Vesuvius (London: VSVS) market cap is 1.13B GBP.

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

The Vesuvius EPS is currently 0.15 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Vesuvius Earnings Date?

Vesuvius's next earnings report will be released on 04/03/2027.

Is VSVS a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Vesuvius moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for VSVS stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Vesuvius Stock Split?

Vesuvius has split 3 times. (See the VSVS stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Vesuvius Have?

Vesuvius has 11146 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

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

As of 21/10/2026, Vesuvius (VSVS) is trading at a share price of 460.80 GBP, with a previous close of 464.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 460.00 GBP to 466.60 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 356.00 GBP to 507.50 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Vesuvius is 500.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 590 GBP and a low estimate of 400 GBP. 4 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +8.51% Upside potential.
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