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Uncovering 3 UK Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Ownership

As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, notably from China's slower-than-expected recovery impacting the FTSE indices, investors are increasingly looking for resilient opportunities amid uncertainty. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique appeal; their alignment of interests often signals confidence in long-term prospects and stability even when broader market conditions are volatile.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)24.3%91.4%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)18.2%20.8%
Manolete Partners (AIM:MANO)38.1%29.5%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)27.9%20.8%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%85.7%
ENGAGE XR Holdings (AIM:EXR)15.3%84.5%
Energean (LSE:ENOG)10%39.1%
Brave Bison Group (AIM:BBSN)30.1%115.0%
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)18.4%23.3%
ActiveOps (AIM:AOM)21.6%43.3%

Click here to see the full list of 67 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized 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 £243.81 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three main segments: Research & Fintech (£25.40 million), Distribution Channels (£23.80 million), and Intermediary Services (£29.10 million).

Insider Ownership: 29.6%

Fintel Plc is trading at a significant discount, approximately 40.3% below its estimated fair value, with analysts expecting a potential price increase of 45.3%. Despite slower revenue growth forecasts of 5.8% annually, earnings are projected to grow significantly at 28.8%, surpassing the UK market average. Recent board changes include the appointment of Ian Pickford as an independent non-executive director, expected to bolster strategic development and align with company objectives in wealth management.

AIM:FNTL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025
AIM:FNTL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025

Nichols (AIM:NICL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nichols plc, with a market cap of £409.58 million, operates in the supply of soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries across the United Kingdom and internationally including regions such as the Middle East and Africa.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Packaged segment, which generated £133.97 million, and its Out of Home segment, contributing £40.35 million.

Insider Ownership: 24.7%

Nichols plc is trading at a substantial discount, approximately 40% below its estimated fair value, with analysts anticipating a potential price increase of 30.6%. Earnings are forecast to grow at 16.4% annually, outpacing the UK market average, while revenue growth remains modest at 4.4%. Recent earnings showed slight declines in net income compared to last year. Insider activity indicates more shares bought than sold recently but not in significant volumes.

AIM:NICL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025
AIM:NICL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025

Alphawave IP Group (LSE:AWE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Alphawave IP Group plc develops and sells wired connectivity solutions across multiple regions including North America, China, and Europe, with a market cap of £1.45 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue from Communications Equipment is $307.59 million.

Insider Ownership: 34.1%

Alphawave IP Group is poised for substantial growth, with revenue expected to increase by 23.1% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Despite a low forecasted return on equity of 1.5%, earnings are anticipated to grow significantly at 91% per year, becoming profitable within three years. The company is undergoing a transition due to an acquisition by Aqua Acquisition Sub LLC, which will result in delisting and re-registration as a private entity in early 2026.

LSE:AWE Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2025
LSE:AWE Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2025

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