FD Technologies And Two More UK Growth Companies With High Insider Stakes

The United Kingdom stock market has experienced a slight decline of 1.0% over the last week, although it remains up by 8.0% over the past year with earnings projected to grow by 13% annually. In this context, companies like FD Technologies that boast high insider ownership can be particularly compelling, as such stakes often align management’s interests with those of shareholders, potentially enhancing performance in varying market conditions.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Getech Group (AIM:GTC)	17.2%	86.1%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)	10.7%	50.8%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)	16.6%	115.4%
Spectra Systems (AIM:SPSY)	23.3%	26.3%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	26.7%	27.9%
LSL Property Services (LSE:LSL)	10.7%	33.3%
Plant Health Care (AIM:PHC)	26.4%	94.4%
Velocity Composites (AIM:VEL)	28.5%	140.5%
TEAM (AIM:TEAM)	25.8%	58.6%
Afentra (AIM:AET)	38.3%	198.2%

Click here to see the full list of 67 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

FD Technologies (AIM:FDP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: FD Technologies plc, a company that offers software and consulting services both in the United Kingdom and internationally, has a market capitalization of approximately £391.63 million.

Operations: The firm generates revenue through its software and consulting services across both domestic and international markets.

Insider Ownership: 12.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 29.1% p.a.

FD Technologies, a UK-based firm, is navigating a transformative phase with strategic restructuring aimed at enhancing shareholder value. Despite modest revenue growth forecasts of 4.7% per year, the company is expected to become profitable within three years, outpacing average market growth. Recent insider activities show more buying than selling, though not in large volumes, indicating cautious optimism among insiders about the company's future. The firm's valuation remains attractive compared to its peers and industry standards.

• Navigate through the intricacies of FD Technologies with our comprehensive analyst estimates report here.
• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that FD Technologies is trading behind its estimated value.

Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company that focuses on the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile, with a market capitalization of approximately £882.81 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its key operations at the Inmaculada mine ($396.64 million), San Jose mine ($242.46 million), and Pallancata mine ($54.05 million).

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 57.2% p.a.

Hochschild Mining, a UK-based miner, is expected to see revenue growth of 8.3% annually, outperforming the broader UK market. The company anticipates becoming profitable within three years, with earnings forecasted to grow significantly. Recent insider transactions reveal more buying than selling, underscoring strong confidence from those closest to the company. Additionally, recent production results show a steady increase in gold output and guidance suggests further growth in production levels for 2024.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Hochschild Mining's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that Hochschild Mining's share price might be on the expensive side.

TBC Bank Group (LSE:TBCG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates primarily in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, offering a range of services including banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing to both corporate and individual clients with a market capitalization of approximately £1.47 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue through banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services across Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.

Insider Ownership: 17.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.2% p.a.

TBC Bank Group PLC, a UK-based financial institution, has demonstrated consistent growth with earnings increasing by 14.6% over the past year and forecasts indicating a 15.2% annual growth rate, outpacing the UK market's 13.4%. Despite this positive trend, the bank maintains a high level of bad loans at 2.1%. Recent financial results show a robust increase in net interest income to GEL 442.84 million and net income to GEL 292.81 million for Q1 2024, reflecting operational strength amidst challenges.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of TBC Bank Group stock in this growth report.
• Our valuation report here indicates TBC Bank Group may be undervalued.

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