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UK Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership For October 2024

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The UK stock market has recently experienced turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index closing lower due to weak trade data from China, highlighting concerns about global economic recovery. In this climate of uncertainty, investors may look toward growth companies with high insider ownership as these stocks often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business operations.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.2%86.2%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)27.6%23.7%
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%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.9%29.0%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%166.8%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)19.8%29.6%
Tortilla Mexican Grill (AIM:MEX)27.4%120.4%

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

Let's explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Franchise Brands (AIM:FRAN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Franchise Brands plc operates in franchising and related activities across the United Kingdom, North America, and Europe, with a market cap of £320.05 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Azura (£0.81 million), Pirtek (£60.78 million), B2C Division (£5.95 million), Filta International (£25.64 million), and Water & Waste Services (£49.17 million).

Insider Ownership: 22.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 44.2% p.a.

Franchise Brands has demonstrated strong growth, with earnings increasing 82.8% over the past year and expected to grow significantly above the UK market average. Despite some insider selling, analysts predict a potential 94.8% stock price increase. Recent leadership changes aim to optimize governance as the company expands its £400m annual sales across multiple regions. Trading at a discount to its estimated fair value, Franchise Brands is poised for continued expansion through strategic acquisitions and integration efforts.

AIM:FRAN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
AIM:FRAN Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 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 across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of approximately £1.21 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $266.70 million from San Jose and $451.91 million from Inmaculada, with a segment adjustment of $79.60 million.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 50.4% p.a.

Hochschild Mining, with substantial insider ownership, has recently turned profitable, reporting a net income of US$39.52 million for H1 2024 compared to a loss previously. The company's earnings are projected to grow significantly at 50.39% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 14%. Despite high debt levels and share price volatility, Hochschild's revenue is expected to increase by 8.1% annually—faster than the broader UK market growth rate.

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

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan offering banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to both corporate and individual clients with a market cap of £1.59 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Uzbekistan Operations generating GEL 236.42 million, with a Segment Adjustment of GEL 2.13 billion.

Insider Ownership: 17.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.3% p.a.

TBC Bank Group shows promising growth prospects with earnings expected to rise by 15.3% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Its revenue is also forecasted to grow at 18.9% per year, indicating strong performance relative to peers. Despite a low allowance for bad loans and an unstable dividend track record, TBC trades at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. Recent leadership changes include appointing Giorgi Giguashvili as Company Secretary, enhancing corporate governance expertise.

LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024
LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2024

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