London, Feb 3, 2026, 09:20 GMT — Regular session
- Shares of Weir Group climbed 1.8% to 3,304p in early London trading.
- Mining-related stocks found footing as commodity markets settled following volatile moves in precious metals.
- Investors are gearing up for Weir’s full-year results webcast scheduled for March 4.
Shares of Weir Group PLC jumped 1.8% in early London trade Tuesday, gaining 58 pence to hit 3,304 pence by 0905 GMT. That followed Monday’s close at 3,246 pence. Roughly 32,000 shares changed hands by then, market data showed. (Share Prices)
The stock’s rise mirrored a wider rebound in mining-related shares following a tough period for commodity markets. Europe’s STOXX 600 hit a record high, fueled by gains in basic resources as the selloff in commodities began to steady. (Reuters)
Risk appetite took a wild turn last week, but things have quieted down. London’s FTSE 100 hit a record close on Monday, despite a drop in precious-metal miners. Ipek Ozkardeskaya from Swissquote Bank said “improving global risk sentiment” helped counter the broader commodities selloff. The Bank of England is set to announce its policy on Thursday, Feb. 5, with markets largely pricing in rates to hold at 3.75%. (Reuters)
Weir provides miners with technology-focused equipment and services, spanning processing gear, attachments, and wear parts through its Minerals and ESCO divisions. The company also offers consumables and aftermarket support—spares and maintenance work that often hold up better than new equipment sales when customers become cautious. (Reuters)
The backdrop remains jittery. Silver dipped off last week’s record high after CME Group increased margin requirements—the cash traders must put up to maintain futures positions—and gold also pulled back. “Gold and silver are on a rollercoaster ride,” said John Meyer, an analyst at SP Angel. (Reuters)
Weir has a key event looming that’s keeping traders on edge. Its investor page announces a webcast for full-year results on March 4 at 0800 GMT. (Global)
Investors want clarity on how management breaks down miners’ spending—what’s going to new equipment versus maintenance. They’ll also be focused on margins and costs, especially after supply chains and input prices have been all over the place.
Weir isn’t a miner, but it often moves in sync with them. When metal prices hold steady, suppliers tend to follow the trend. Yet if commodity prices slip, these companies can lose favor just as fast.
The downside is clear: a further drop in metals prices could push customers to cut capital spending. If the March update shows weaker orders, the shares would probably fall more sharply than the overall market.
Investors are eyeing whether the bounce in commodity-linked stocks holds through the UK rate decision on Feb. 5. After that, attention will turn to Weir’s results on March 4 as the next major checkpoint.
