Vesuvius PLC (VSVS)

Currency in GBP
440.80
+10.00(+2.32%)
Closed·
High dividend Yield
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Fair Value
Day's Range
427.20442.40
52 wk Range
322.60507.50
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
400.00 / 500.00
Prev. Close
430.8
Open
438.2
Day's Range
427.2-442.4
52 wk Range
322.6-507.5
Volume
202.79K
Average Vol. (3m)
473.29K
1-Year Change
30.5755%
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
492.64
Upside
+11.76%
Members' Sentiments
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Pays a significant dividend to shareholders

Vesuvius PLC News & Analysis

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Analyst Ratings

8 Buy
2 Hold
1 Sell
Ratings:
11 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 492.64
(+11.76% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Jefferies
Buy5.45+23.64%5.65MaintainApr 15, 2026
Barclays
Sell4.20-4.72%3.40MaintainMar 16, 2026
JPMorgan
Hold4.40-0.18%3.90MaintainMar 13, 2026
Jefferies
Buy5.65+28.18%5.50MaintainJan 26, 2026
BNP Paribas Exane
Buy5.00+13.43%3.85UpgradeJan 22, 2026

Vesuvius PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2025

  • Vesuvius PLC missed Q4 2025 forecasts with EPS of $0.168 vs. $0.172 expected; revenue $902M vs. $904.6M; shares fell 2.93% pre-market.
  • Trading profit declined 17% YoY driven by significant challenges in EU and UK steel/foundry markets; leverage ratio increased to 2.0x EBITDA.
  • Company launched 24 new products in 2025 and gained market share despite headwinds; like-for-like revenue grew 0.7% amid difficult conditions.
  • Management forecasts 2026 EPS of $0.50 and revenue of $2.474B; expects leverage reduction and improved cash flow conversion through 2026.
  • Strategic focus on R&D, cost reduction programs, and expansion in growth markets like India and Southeast Asia to offset European weakness.
Last Updated: 03/31/2026, 03:47 AM
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Earnings

Latest Release
Mar 12, 2026
EPS / Forecast
0.17 / 0.17
Revenue / Forecast
902M / 904.6M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.21%
Dividend Yield
5.36%
Industry Median 1.87%
Annualized Payout
23.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+6.29%
Growth Streak

VSVS Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
20.6x21.3x12.7x
PEG Ratio
−0.560.020.03
Price / Book
1.0x2.0x1.4x
Price / LTM Sales
0.6x1.6x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
12.8%25.8%20.1%
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
117.10M47.57%504.49M
Other Institutional Investors
183.84M52.43%791.96M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
0.000.00%0.00
Total
300.94M100.00%1.3B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Cevian Capital II Master Fund, L.P.23.25%57,249,896246,633
Cevian Capital AB23.25%57,249,896246,633

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FAQ

What Is the Vesuvius (VSVS) Stock Price Today?

The Vesuvius stock price today is 440.80 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 5.35%.

What Is the Vesuvius Market Cap?

As of today, Vesuvius market cap is 1.09B GBP.

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

The Vesuvius EPS (TTM) is 0.21.

When Is the Next Vesuvius Earnings Date?

Vesuvius will release its next earnings report on Jul 30, 2026.

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 Buy.

How Many Times Has Vesuvius Stock Split?

Vesuvius has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Vesuvius Have?

Vesuvius has 11146 employees.

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

As of Apr 30, 2026, Vesuvius (VSVS) is trading at a price of 440.80 GBP, with a previous close of 430.80 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 427.20 GBP to 442.40 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 322.60 GBP to 507.50 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Vesuvius is 492.64 GBP, with a high estimate of 590 GBP and a low estimate of 420 GBP. 8 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 1 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +11.76% Upside potential.
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