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Foresight Group Holdings And 2 Other Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership On UK Exchange

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The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently shown signs of strain, closing lower amid weak trade data from China and broader global economic concerns. In such a volatile market environment, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly valuable, as strong insider stakes often signal confidence in the company's long-term potential.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)27.6%23.7%
Helios Underwriting (AIM:HUW)23.9%16.1%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.7%27.9%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%33.3%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)36.1%113.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%142.7%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)27.6%188.7%
Tortilla Mexican Grill (AIM:MEX)27.4%79.5%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)11.9%26.9%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%80.6%

Click here to see the full list of 65 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market cap of £615.51 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments are comprised of £84.17 million from Infrastructure, £47.35 million from Private Equity, and £9.80 million from Foresight Capital Management.

Insider Ownership: 31.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27.9% p.a.

Foresight Group Holdings demonstrates strong growth potential with forecasted annual earnings growth of 27.9%, significantly outpacing the UK market's 14.3%. Despite a dividend yield of 4.17% that isn't well covered by earnings, the company has seen an increase in revenue to £141.33 million and net income to £26.43 million for FY2024. Recent buyback plans and insider ownership further align management interests with shareholders, reinforcing confidence in its sustained performance trajectory.

LSE:FSG Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
LSE:FSG Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 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 several countries including Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £902.36 million.

Operations: Hochschild Mining's revenue segments are primarily derived from San Jose ($266.70 million) and Inmaculada ($451.91 million), with a segment adjustment of $79.60 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 43.8% p.a.

Hochschild Mining has shown a significant turnaround with H1 2024 net income of US$39.52 million, compared to a net loss last year. Despite high debt levels and volatile share prices, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 43.79% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.3%. The company trades at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value and maintains strong insider ownership, aligning management interests with those of shareholders.

LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
LSE:HOC Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

International Workplace Group (LSE:IWG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: International Workplace Group plc, with a market cap of £1.75 billion, offers workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific through its subsidiaries.

Operations: Revenue segments (in millions of $): Worka: 400.56, Americas: 1.29 billion, Asia Pacific: 341.30, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA): 1.69 billion

Insider Ownership: 25.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 115.8% p.a.

International Workplace Group (IWG) is forecast to grow revenue at 7.7% annually, outpacing the UK market's 3.7%. Insider buying has been more frequent than selling in the past three months, indicating confidence in future prospects. Despite a significant share price decline over five years, recent investor activism suggests potential value unlocking through a US listing and share buyback program. The company reported H1 2024 net income of US$16 million, reversing a previous loss.

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

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