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3 UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership Expecting Up To 115% Earnings Growth

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The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China and concerns about global economic recovery. Despite these headwinds, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer potential stability and robust earnings prospects, making them attractive in uncertain times.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Filtronic (AIM:FTC)28.6%33.5%
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%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.9%27.9%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%33.3%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%142.7%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)27.6%173.3%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)11.9%27.5%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)38.4%53.8%

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Evoke (LSE:EVOK)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Evoke plc, with a market cap of £310.81 million, offers online betting and gaming products and solutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and internationally.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include £514 million from Retail, £661.20 million from UK&I Online, and £516.10 million from International markets.

Insider Ownership: 20.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 105.3% p.a.

Evoke plc, a growth company with substantial insider ownership, is forecast to achieve 5.7% annual revenue growth and become profitable within three years. Despite recent volatility and a net loss of £143.2 million for the first half of 2024, insiders have significantly increased their shareholdings over the past three months. The company's return on equity is projected to be very high in three years, driven by successful product launches and strategic leadership changes.

LSE:EVOK Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
LSE:EVOK Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £966.15 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $396.64 million from Inmaculada, $242.46 million from San Jose, and $54.05 million from Pallancata.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 53.8% p.a.

Hochschild Mining, characterized by high insider ownership, is forecast to achieve 11.1% annual revenue growth and profitability within three years, outpacing the broader UK market. Recent results show increased gold production and stable silver output. Analysts agree on a potential 20.7% stock price rise, with no significant insider selling in the past three months but substantial buying activity instead. The company's return on equity is projected to reach 20%.

LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024
LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2024

International Workplace Group (LSE:IWG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: International Workplace Group plc, with a market cap of £1.82 billion, provides workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific through its subsidiaries.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $400.56 million from Worka, $1.29 billion from the Americas, $341.30 million from the Asia Pacific, and $1.69 billion from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

Insider Ownership: 25.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 115.8% p.a.

International Workplace Group (IWG) is forecast to achieve profitability within three years, with annual earnings growth of 115.85% and revenue growth of 7.7%, surpassing the UK market average. Recent results show a net income of US$16 million compared to a loss last year, indicating financial improvement. Analysts anticipate a 28% stock price increase, supported by recent insider buying activity. The company recently completed debt transactions to extend maturity and reduce costs, maintaining stable debt levels.

LSE:IWG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024
LSE:IWG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2024

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