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Top 3 UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership

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Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has risen 1.1%, and in the past year, it has climbed 5.9%. With earnings forecasted to grow by 13% annually, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be a strategic approach for investors looking to capitalize on this positive trend.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)34.2%121.3%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)16.6%124%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%74.6%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)26.7%23.5%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.9%14.7%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%33.3%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)39.5%117.8%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)27.6%173.3%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%142.7%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)38.4%54.9%

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Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Fintel (AIM:FNTL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Fintel Plc provides intermediary services and distribution channels to the retail financial services sector in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £326.10 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are Research & Fintech (£22.30 million), Distribution Channels (£20.20 million), and Intermediary Services (£22.40 million).

Insider Ownership: 29.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 23.9% p.a.

Fintel's revenue is forecast to grow at 8.6% per year, outpacing the UK market's 3.5%. Earnings are projected to increase by 23.88% annually, significantly above the market average of 13.1%. Despite trading at an estimated 11.4% below fair value, Fintel has seen significant insider selling over the past three months and large one-off items impacting financial results. The company recently declared a final dividend of £0.0235 per share on May 21, 2024.

AIM:FNTL Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
AIM:FNTL Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kainos Group plc offers digital technology services across the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, Central Europe, and internationally with a market cap of approximately £1.42 billion.

Operations: Kainos Group's revenue segments include £213.10 million from Digital Services, £57.25 million from Workday Products, and £112.04 million from Workday Services.

Insider Ownership: 23.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 13.1% p.a.

Kainos Group's recent strategic alliances with Workday and Pulsora highlight its commitment to growth and innovation. The partnership with Workday aims to scale app development, while the collaboration with Pulsora enhances ESG reporting capabilities. Despite a stable revenue increase to £382.39 million and net income rising to £48.72 million for the year ended March 31, 2024, Kainos' dividend track record remains unstable. Insider ownership is high but lacks significant recent insider trading activity.

LSE:KNOS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
LSE:KNOS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC, with a market cap of £1.67 billion, offers banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to corporate and individual customers in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services provided to corporate and individual customers across Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Insider Ownership: 17.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.9% p.a.

TBC Bank Group has shown strong growth, with earnings increasing by 14.6% over the past year and revenue forecast to grow at 18.5% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite a high level of bad loans (2.1%) and volatile share price, it trades at good value compared to peers. Recent developments include appointing an AI head in Uzbekistan and initiating a GEL 75 million share repurchase program aimed at reducing share capital.

LSE:TBCG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
LSE:TBCG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

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