Uncovering 3 UK Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Confidence

As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including faltering trade data from China impacting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are increasingly seeking companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth. In such uncertain times, stocks with high insider ownership can signal strong internal confidence in a company's future prospects, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to navigate the current market landscape.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	27.6%	23.7%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)	31.8%	27.9%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.8%	28.2%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)	10.6%	23%
Enteq Technologies (AIM:NTQ)	20%	53.8%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)	22.7%	144.7%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)	24.4%	166.8%
RUA Life Sciences (AIM:RUA)	13.3%	98.2%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)	19.8%	29.6%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	12.2%	80.6%

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

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers mortgage advice services in the United Kingdom and has a market capitalization of £411.49 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of £243.31 million from its financial services segment in the United Kingdom.

Insider Ownership: 19.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 29.6% p.a.

Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) exhibits strong insider ownership with substantial insider buying over the past three months, indicating confidence in future growth. Despite recent earnings decline to £3.7 million for the first half of 2024, forecasts suggest significant annual profit growth of 29.6%, outpacing the UK market average. However, its revenue growth forecast at 15.3% per year is below high-growth benchmarks but still surpasses market expectations. The company's share price remains highly volatile recently.

• Dive into the specifics of Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) here with our thorough growth forecast report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) is trading beyond its estimated value.

Genel Energy (LSE:GENL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Genel Energy plc is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company with a market cap of £218.97 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its oil and gas production segment, amounting to $74.40 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 50.2% p.a.

Genel Energy demonstrates significant insider confidence with substantial recent insider buying, despite a challenging earnings environment. The company reported a net loss of US$21.9 million for the first half of 2024, an improvement from the previous year's larger loss. Revenue is forecast to grow at 14.5% annually, outpacing the UK market average but below high-growth thresholds. Analysts anticipate profitability within three years and project a potential stock price increase of 27.4%.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Genel Energy's earnings growth report.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that Genel Energy is trading behind its estimated value.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Gulf Keystone Petroleum Limited focuses on the exploration, development, and production of oil and gas in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, with a market cap of £275.66 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived entirely from its exploration and production activities in the oil and gas sector, amounting to $115.15 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 80.6% p.a.

Gulf Keystone Petroleum shows strong insider confidence with substantial recent insider buying and no significant selling. The company is forecast to achieve high revenue growth of 42.8% annually, surpassing the UK market average, and is expected to become profitable within three years. Despite a challenging environment, it reported a net income of US$0.44 million for H1 2024 compared to a loss previously. Recent board changes include appointing two experienced Non-Executive Directors, enhancing governance amidst leadership transitions.

• Delve into the full analysis future growth report here for a deeper understanding of Gulf Keystone Petroleum.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Gulf Keystone Petroleum's share price might be on the expensive side.

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