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3 Top Growth Stocks With High Insider Ownership On UK Exchange

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Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, but it is up 6.7% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 15% per annum over the next few years. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the business.

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%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)10.8%28.2%
Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG)31.8%27.9%
Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF)22.7%144.7%
Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG)11.9%21.2%
Belluscura (AIM:BELL)36.3%113.4%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)24.4%142.7%
RUA Life Sciences (AIM:RUA)13.3%98.2%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)12.1%80.6%

Click here to see the full list of 66 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Craneware (AIM:CRW)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Craneware plc, with a market cap of £803.93 million, develops, licenses, and supports computer software for the healthcare industry in the United States.

Operations: Craneware generates $189.27 million in revenue from its healthcare software segment in the United States.

Insider Ownership: 16.5%

Craneware, a growth company with high insider ownership, is expected to see earnings grow at 25.6% annually, outpacing the UK market's 14.5%. Despite significant insider selling recently, the company has been actively repurchasing shares and seeking strategic acquisitions to bolster its portfolio. Recent collaborations with Microsoft aim to enhance their healthcare solutions using advanced AI and cloud technologies. For FY2024, Craneware reported sales of US$189.27 million and net income of US$11.7 million.

AIM:CRW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024
AIM:CRW Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2024

Evoke (LSE:EVOK)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Evoke plc, with a market cap of £274.20 million, offers online betting and gaming products and solutions in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and internationally.

Operations: Evoke'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%

Evoke, with substantial insider buying over the past three months, is trading at 88.6% below its estimated fair value and is forecast to become profitable within three years. Despite recent volatility and a net loss of £143.2 million for H1 2024, the company expects significant profitability improvement in H2 2024 due to successful product launches and effective promotions. Revenue growth aligns with medium-term guidance of 5-9%, surpassing the UK market's average growth rate.

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

International Workplace Group (LSE:IWG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: International Workplace Group plc, with a market cap of £1.78 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 $1.29 billion from the Americas, $1.69 billion from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), $341.30 million from the Asia Pacific, and $400.56 million from Worka.

Insider Ownership: 25.2%

International Workplace Group (IWG) has seen modest insider buying recently and is trading below analyst price targets, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite a 50% share price drop over five years, the company reported a net income of $16 million for H1 2024, reversing a previous loss. Activist investor Buckley Capital Management recommends a share buyback and US listing to unlock value. IWG's revenue is forecast to grow faster than the UK market at 8.9% per year.

LSE:IWG Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
LSE:IWG Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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