Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 03
CFO & Executive Director recently sold UK£5.9m worth of stock On the 1st of July, Richard McCann sold around 761k shares on-market at roughly UK£7.79 per share. This transaction amounted to 16% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was Richard's only on-market trade for the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • May 20
Final dividend increased to UK£0.20 Dividend of UK£0.20 is 3.7% higher than last year. Ex-date: 1st October 2026 Payment date: 23rd October 2026 Dividend yield will be 3.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (83% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (69% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 23% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 52% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • May 20
Kainos Group plc Recommends Final Dividend, Payable on 23 October 2026 Kainos Group plc Directors have recommended a final dividend of 19.8 pence which, if approved by shareholders, will be paid on 23 October 2026 to shareholders on the register on 2 October 2026, with an ex-dividend date of 1 October 2026. This will make the total dividend for the year 29.6 pence (2025: 28.4 pence) which will represent a distribution of 70% of adjusted profit after tax (2025: 73%). Reported Earnings • May 19
Full year 2026 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2026 results: EPS: UK£0.35 (up from UK£0.28 in FY 2025). Revenue: UK£431.1m (up 17% from FY 2025). Net income: UK£42.5m (up 20% from FY 2025). Profit margin: 9.9% (in line with FY 2025). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 1.6%. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.7% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 6% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 23
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 12% to UK£8.34. The fair value is estimated to be UK£10.56, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 3.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 35% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 81% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to UK£8.78, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 22x. Average forward P/E is 11x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 23% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£10.09 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 11
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 29% to UK£7.71. The fair value is estimated to be UK£9.75, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 3.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 22% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 83% in the next 2 years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 09
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to UK£7.70, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x. Average forward P/E is 18x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 43% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£10.54 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 04
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 14% to UK£8.03. The fair value is estimated to be UK£10.28, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 3.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 22% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 80% in the next 2 years. Declared Dividend • Nov 12
First half dividend increased to UK£0.098 Dividend of UK£0.098 is 5.4% higher than last year. Ex-date: 20th November 2025 Payment date: 12th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (116% earnings payout ratio). However, it is covered by cash flows (76% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 23% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 28% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 89% over the next 3 years, which is sufficient to bring the dividend into a sustainable range. New Risk • Nov 11
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 8.1% Last year net profit margin: 14% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (116% payout ratio). Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (8.1% net profit margin). Reported Earnings • Nov 11
First half 2026 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind First half 2026 results: EPS: UK£0.17 (down from UK£0.20 in 1H 2025). Revenue: UK£196.1m (up 7.1% from 1H 2025). Net income: UK£20.6m (down 19% from 1H 2025). Profit margin: 11% (down from 14% in 1H 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 3.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 6.7%. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.5% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.6% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 4% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Nov 10
Kainos Group plc Declares an Interim Dividend for the Six Months to 30 September 2025, Payable on 12 December 2025 The Board of Kainos Group plc has declared an interim dividend of 9.8 pence per share for the six months to 30 September 2025 (First half 2025: 9.3 pence). This will be paid on 12 December 2025 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 21 November 2025, with an ex-dividend date of 20 November 2025. Price Target Changed • Oct 08
Price target increased by 7.1% to UK£10.61 Up from UK£9.91, the current price target is an average from 9 analysts. New target price is 10% above last closing price of UK£9.64. Stock is up 17% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.35 for next year compared to UK£0.28 last year. Announcement • Sep 26
Kainos Group plc Announces the Appointment of Shruthi Chindalur as Director, Effective September 24, 2025 Kainos Group plc announced the appointment of Ms Shruthi Chindalur as director. Date of Appointment: September 24, 2025. Date of Birth: October 1978. Occupation: Director. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 25
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.19 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 October 2025. Payment date: 24 October 2025. Payout ratio is on the higher end at 100%, however this is supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.2%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.4%). In line with average of industry peers (3.2%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 01
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 20% After last week's 20% share price gain to UK£8.66, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 25x. Average forward P/E is 16x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£8.39 per share. Announcement • Sep 01
Kainos Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Year Ending 31 March 2026 Kainos Group plc provided earnings guidance for the year ending 31 March 2026. The company expected revenues for the year ending 31 March 2026 at the upper end of consensus forecasts, driven by stronger sales in the period. This sales success is creating opportunities for further operating progress during the rest of the financial year. Company compiled range is based on known sell side analyst estimates. The ranges are: Revenue £378.0 million - £393.4 million. The respective consensus figures are £385.0 million. Announcement • Aug 14
Kainos Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 23, 2025 Kainos Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 23, 2025. Location: kainos house, 4 6 upper crescent, belfast, United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Jul 28
Full year 2025 earnings: EPS misses analyst expectations Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.28 (down from UK£0.39 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£367.2m (down 4.0% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£35.6m (down 27% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 9.7% (down from 13% in FY 2024). Revenue was in line with analyst estimates. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 16%. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.6% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 19% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Jul 17
Kainos Appoints Shruthi Chindalur as an Independent Non-Executive Director and as A Member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nominations Committee, with Effect from 24 September 2025 Kainos announced the appointment of Shruthi Chindalur as an independent Non-Executive Director and as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee, the Remuneration Committee and the Nominations Committee, with effect from 24 September 2025. Shruthi has over 20 years' experience in the technology, SaaS, and AdTech sectors. She previously held senior commercial and operational roles at Oracle, LinkedIn and Criteo, covering APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. She is currently a Non-Executive Director of Access Group, a leading provider of business management software to small and mid-sized organizations in the UK, Ireland, US and APAC and Bytes Technology Group, one of the UK and Ireland's leading providers of IT software offerings and solutions, with a focus on AI, cloud and security products. Announcement • May 22
Kainos Group plc (LSE:KNOS) announces an Equity Buyback for £30 million worth of its shares. Kainos Group plc (LSE:KNOS) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £30 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to reduce the company's share capital, and any shares purchased for this purpose will be cancelled. The program will continue continue until the earlier of the date on which the maximum aggregate consideration payable by the Company has been reached and November 18, 2025. Announcement • May 21
Kainos Group plc Proposes Final Dividend in Respect of the Year Ended 31 March 2025, Payable on 24 October 2025 The Board of Kainos Group plc has proposed a final dividend in respect of the year ended 31 March 2025 subject to approval by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. This dividend has not been recognised as a liability in these financial statements and there are no tax consequences. The proposed final dividend, if approved by shareholders, will be 19.1 per share (£23.6) million in total) and payable on 24 October 2025 to all shareholders on the Register of Members on 3 October 2025, and with an ex-dividend date of 2 October 2025. Declared Dividend • May 21
Dividend of UK£0.19 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of UK£0.19. Ex-date: 2nd October 2025 Payment date: 24th October 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (81% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (62% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 26% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 39% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Reported Earnings • May 19
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.20 (vs UK£0.18 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.20 (up from UK£0.18 in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£183.1m (down 5.2% from 1H 2024). Net income: UK£25.4m (up 15% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 14% (up from 11% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.9% p.a. on average during the next 4 years, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • May 19
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.7% to UK£7.53. The fair value is estimated to be UK£9.45, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.9% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 4.7% per annum over the same time period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 16
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 18% After last week's 18% share price gain to UK£7.02, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 20x. Average forward P/E is 23x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 42% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£6.68 per share. Price Target Changed • Apr 01
Price target decreased by 7.4% to UK£10.30 Down from UK£11.12, the current price target is an average from 11 analysts. New target price is 54% above last closing price of UK£6.69. Stock is down 33% over the past year. The company posted earnings per share of UK£0.39 last year. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 13
Now 20% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 7.2% to UK£7.88. The fair value is estimated to be UK£6.54, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 11% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.2% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to decline by 6.5% in the next 2 years. Announcement • Dec 11
Kainos Group plc Announces CEO Changes Kainos Group plc announced Brendan Mooney as Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Russell Sloan, who is stepping down with immediate effect. Brendan has worked for Kainos since 1989. He was CEO for 22 years before stepping down in September 2023. As CEO, Brendan led Kainos through a successful IPO in 2015 and turned Kainos into an international business and one of the UK's leading IT providers. Russell took over from Brendan as CEO in September 2023 and has been with Kainos since 1999. He was previously Director of the Group's Digital Services division, among a series of other leadership roles. Announcement • Nov 14
Kainos Group plc (LSE:KNOS) commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 12,584,171 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on September 24, 2024. Kainos Group plc (LSE:KNOS) commences share repurchases on November 12, 2024 under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on September 24, 2024. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 12,584,171 shares, representing 10% of its issued share capital. The minimum price (exclusive of expenses) which may be paid for each ordinary share is its nominal value and the maximum price which may be paid for each ordinary share is the higher an amount equal to 105% of the average of the middle market quotations for an ordinary share as derived from the London Stock Exchange Daily Official List of the UK Listing Authority for the five business days immediately preceding the day on which the ordinary share is contracted to be purchased and/or an amount equal to the higher of the price of the last independent trade of an ordinary share and the current highest independent bid for an ordinary share as derived from the London Stock Exchange Trading System. The shares purchased will be cancelled. The authority shall expire on the earlier of the conclusion of the Company’s next Annual General Meeting and the close of business on September 30, 2025. As of August 1, 2024, the company had 125,834,578 ordinary shares in issue and 0 ordinary shares in treasury.
On November 11, 2024, the company announced a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to £30 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to reduce the company's share capital, and any shares purchased for this purpose will be cancelled. The program will continue continue until the earlier of the date on which the maximum aggregate consideration payable by the Company has been reached and May 11, 2025. Declared Dividend • Nov 13
First half dividend increased to UK£0.093 Dividend of UK£0.093 is 13% higher than last year. Ex-date: 21st November 2024 Payment date: 13th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 3.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (68% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (60% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 25% per year over the past 9 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 10.0% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Announcement • Nov 11
Kainos Group plc Declares Interim Dividend, Payable on December 13, 2024 The Board of Kainos Group plc has declared an interim dividend of 9.3 pence per share for H1 25 (H1 24: 8.2 pence). This will be paid on 13 December 2024 to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 22 November 2024, with an ex-dividend date of 21 November 2024. Price Target Changed • Nov 03
Price target decreased by 9.7% to UK£11.73 Down from UK£12.98, the current price target is an average from 10 analysts. New target price is 58% above last closing price of UK£7.43. Stock is down 37% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.33 for next year compared to UK£0.39 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 01
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 15% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025 has deteriorated. 2025 revenue forecast decreased from UK£388.3m to UK£377.1m. EPS estimate also fell from UK£0.395 per share to UK£0.335 per share. Net income forecast to shrink 7.5% next year vs 7.9% growth forecast for IT industry in the United Kingdom . Consensus price target down from UK£13.65 to UK£13.07. Share price fell 9.9% to UK£7.47 over the past week. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 30
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 21% to UK£8.55. The fair value is estimated to be UK£10.76, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 5.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 12% per annum over the same time period. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Oct 01
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 20% to UK£8.63. The fair value is estimated to be UK£10.81, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 5.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 7.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 12% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Sep 26
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.19 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 03 October 2024. Payment date: 25 October 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 70% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 3.1%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.4%). In line with average of industry peers (3.0%). Announcement • Sep 24
Kainos Group plc Announces Board and Committee Changes Kainos Group plc confirmed that effective 24 September 2024 Rosaleen Blair is appointed as Company Chair and chair of the Nominations Committee. Rosaleen will no longer serve as a member of the Audit and Risk Committee. James Kidd is appointed as Senior Independent Director (SID) and member of the Nominations Committee. Tom Burnett and Andy Malpass have stepped down from the board, having completed their terms as independent Non-Executive Directors. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to UK£9.22, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 23x. Average forward P/E is 24x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 51% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£12.08 per share. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Sep 02
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 18% to UK£9.48. The fair value is estimated to be UK£12.00, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 5.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 8.8% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 13% per annum over the same time period. Announcement • Sep 02
Kainos Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2025 Kainos Group plc provided earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. For the year ending 31 March 2025, the Board expects to deliver adjusted PBT in line with current market consensus forecasts, but due to the tougher trading environment in services in the financial year to date, expects only a small increase in overall revenues, which will be below current market consensus forecasts. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 05
Now 22% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 2.5% to UK£10.22. The fair value is estimated to be UK£13.02, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 17% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 5.5%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 9.6% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 14% per annum over the same time period. Reported Earnings • Aug 02
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.39 (up from UK£0.34 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£382.4m (up 2.0% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£48.7m (up 17% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 13% (up from 11% in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 1.0%. Revenue is forecast to grow 9.6% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.2% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 15% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Declared Dividend • May 22
Final dividend increased to UK£0.19 Dividend of UK£0.19 is 19% higher than last year. Ex-date: 3rd October 2024 Payment date: 25th October 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.1%, which is lower than the industry average of 2.4%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by both earnings (70% earnings payout ratio) and cash flows (54% cash payout ratio). The dividend has increased by an average of 29% per year over the past 8 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to grow by 43% over the next 3 years, which should provide support to the dividend and adequate earnings cover. Price Target Changed • May 22
Price target increased by 8.1% to UK£13.85 Up from UK£12.81, the current price target is an average from 10 analysts. New target price is 9.0% above last closing price of UK£12.70. Stock is down 1.7% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.42 for next year compared to UK£0.39 last year. Reported Earnings • May 21
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS exceeds analyst expectations while revenues lag behind Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.39 (up from UK£0.34 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£382.4m (up 2.0% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£48.7m (up 17% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 13% (up from 11% in FY 2023). Revenue missed analyst estimates by 1.8%. Earnings per share (EPS) exceeded analyst estimates by 1.0%. Revenue is forecast to grow 8.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 6.9% growth forecast for the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 5% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • May 21
Kainos Group plc Announces Board Changes Kainos Group plc announced the following Board and Board Committee changes: Tom Burnet, Independent Non-Executive Director, Board Chair and Chair of the Nominations Committee, will complete his term on the Board following the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024. Andy Malpass, Independent Non-Executive Director, Senior Independent Director and Chair of the Audit Committee will complete his term on the Board after the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024. Andy will step down as Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from 01 June 2024 but will remain a member of the Audit Committee until the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024. Rosaleen Blair, Independent Non-Executive Director, member of the Nominations Committee, member of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee will succeed Tom as the new Board Chair and Chair of the Nominations Committee, with effect from the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024. At this time, in compliance with the Corporate Governance Code, Rosaleen will step down as a member of the Audit Committee. James Kidd Independent Non-Executive Director, member of the Audit Committee and member of the Remuneration Committee will assume the role of Chair of the Audit Committee with effect from 01 June 2024 and with effect from the conclusion of the Company's Annual General Meeting on 24 September 2024will assume the role of Senior Independent Director, succeeding Andy and will become a member of the Nominations Committee. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to UK£12.46, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 31x. Average forward P/E is 26x in the IT industry in the United Kingdom. Total loss to shareholders of 5.6% over the past three years. Simply Wall St's valuation model estimates the intrinsic value at UK£12.88 per share. Announcement • May 06
Kainos Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 24, 2024 Kainos Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Sep 24, 2024. Price Target Changed • May 03
Price target decreased by 9.2% to UK£12.94 Down from UK£14.24, the current price target is an average from 10 analysts. New target price is 30% above last closing price of UK£9.93. Stock is down 22% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.39 for next year compared to UK£0.34 last year. Recent Insider Transactions • Feb 02
Insider recently sold UK£509k worth of stock On the 26th of January, Malachy Smith sold around 48k shares on-market at roughly UK£10.50 per share. This transaction amounted to 19% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. This was the only on-market transaction from insiders over the last 12 months. Buying Opportunity • Jan 02
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 3.1%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£13.76, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 22% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 6.2%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 10% per annum. Earnings is also forecast to grow by 18% per annum over the same time period. Price Target Changed • Nov 24
Price target decreased by 7.8% to UK£14.44 Down from UK£15.66, the current price target is an average from 9 analysts. New target price is 51% above last closing price of UK£9.59. Stock is down 43% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of UK£0.40 for next year compared to UK£0.34 last year. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 16
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.082 per share at 2.4% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 23 November 2023. Payment date: 15 December 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 72% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.2%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.7%). New Risk • Nov 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 7.5% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.5% average weekly change).