Kainos Group (KNOS) Stock Overview
Engages in the provision of information technology services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North Americas, Central Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 6/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£12.94 |
| 52 Week High | UK£12.67 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£6.86 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| 1 Month Change | 57.80% |
| 3 Month Change | 46.96% |
| 1 Year Change | 79.22% |
| 3 Year Change | 9.11% |
| 5 Year Change | -34.75% |
| Change since IPO | 643.68% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
KNOS: Upgraded Rating And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Kainos Group to £12.35 from £11.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that align with the recent upgrade to Buy from Hold by a major brokerage in August 2026. What’s in the News for Kainos Group No recent news stories for Kainos Group are available from the provided sources as of 18 Aug 2026.Analysis Article • Aug 04
Why Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) despite the...Recent updates
Narrative Update • Aug 18
KNOS: Upgraded Rating And Revised Assumptions Will Shape Future Returns
Analysts have lifted their price target for Kainos Group to £12.35 from £11.25, citing updated assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E that align with the recent upgrade to Buy from Hold by a major brokerage in August 2026. What’s in the News for Kainos Group No recent news stories for Kainos Group are available from the provided sources as of 18 Aug 2026.Analysis Article • Aug 04
Why Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem
The market seemed underwhelmed by last week's earnings announcement from Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) despite the...Analysis Article • Jan 25
A Look At The Fair Value Of Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS)
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kainos Group fair value estimate is UK£10.92 Kainos Group's...Analysis Article • Dec 10
Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) 28% Jump Shows Its Popularity With Investors
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 28% share price jump in the last...Analysis Article • Dec 02
What Does Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) Share Price Indicate?
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 50...Analysis Article • Nov 13
Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Dividend Will Be £0.098
The board of Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 12th of December, with...Analysis Article • Sep 22
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.191
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.191 per share on the 24th of October...Analysis Article • Sep 09
Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 26% Share Price Bounce
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Analysis Article • Sep 01
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.191
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.191 per share on the 24th of October...Analysis Article • Aug 15
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of £0.191
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.191 per share on the 24th of October. The...Analysis Article • Jul 17
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.191
Kainos Group plc's ( LON:KNOS ) investors are due to receive a payment of £0.191 per share on 24th of October. This...Analysis Article • May 26
We Think You Can Look Beyond Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Lackluster Earnings
The most recent earnings report from Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) was disappointing for shareholders. Despite the soft...Analysis Article • May 22
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.191
The board of Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.191 per share on the 24th of...Analysis Article • May 08
Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) Stock Rockets 28% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) shareholders are no doubt pleased to see that the share price has bounced 28% in the last...Analysis Article • Apr 04
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Is Reinvesting To Multiply In Value
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Feb 21
What Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) P/E Is Not Telling You
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 16x in the United Kingdom, you could be forgiven for...Analysis Article • Jan 09
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS)
Key Insights Kainos Group's estimated fair value is UK£7.41 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With UK£7.49...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Many Would Be Envious Of Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Excellent Returns On Capital
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Dec 02
When Should You Buy Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS)?
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Nov 14
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.093
The board of Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 13th of December, with...Analysis Article • Sep 25
Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Dividend Will Be Increased To £0.191
Kainos Group plc's ( LON:KNOS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.191 on...Analysis Article • Sep 20
A Look Into Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Impressive Returns On Capital
If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...Analysis Article • Sep 02
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.191
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 25th of October to...Analysis Article • Aug 17
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Is Increasing Its Dividend To £0.191
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 25th of October to...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last Year
Kainos Group plc's ( LON:KNOS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.191 on...Analysis Article • Jul 19
Estimating The Fair Value Of Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS)
Key Insights Kainos Group's estimated fair value is UK£11.11 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With UK£11.12...Analysis Article • Jun 14
Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To £0.191
Kainos Group plc's ( LON:KNOS ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same period to £0.191 on...Analysis Article • Jun 13
What Is Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) Share Price Doing?
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a significant share price rise of 25...Analysis Article • May 27
Statutory Profit Doesn't Reflect How Good Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Earnings Are
Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have done...Analysis Article • May 25
Kainos Group's (LON:KNOS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
The board of Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of £0.191 on the 25th of...Analysis Article • May 23
Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) Just Reported And Analysts Have Been Lifting Their Price Targets
It's been a pretty great week for Kainos Group plc ( LON:KNOS ) shareholders, with its shares surging 16% to UK£12.20...Analysis Article • Apr 23
Earnings Tell The Story For Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS)
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 15x, you may...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Is There An Opportunity With Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) 46% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Kainos Group fair value estimate is UK£18.54 Kainos Group is...Analysis Article • Jan 23
Capital Investment Trends At Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Look Strong
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...Shareholder Returns
| KNOS | GB IT | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 33.4% | 5.2% | -0.2% |
| 1Y | 79.2% | 47.7% | 15.6% |
Return vs Industry: KNOS exceeded the UK IT industry which returned 47.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KNOS exceeded the UK Market which returned 15.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KNOS volatility | |
|---|---|
| KNOS Average Weekly Movement | 8.3% |
| IT Industry Average Movement | 6.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 10.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 2.6% |
Stable Share Price: KNOS's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: KNOS's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable over the past year, but is still higher than 75% of UK stocks.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3,216 | Brendan Mooney | www.kainos.com |
Kainos Group plc engages in the provision of information technology services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North Americas, Central Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products segments. The Digital Services segment develops and supports customized digital service platforms to improve customer service and productivity.
Kainos Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| KNOS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£1.47b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£42.50m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£431.10m |
35.4x
P/E Ratio3.5x
P/S RatioIs KNOS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KNOS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£431.10m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£232.19m |
| Gross Profit | UK£198.91m |
| Other Expenses | UK£156.41m |
| Earnings | UK£42.50m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Nov 09, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.37 |
| Gross Margin | 46.14% |
| Net Profit Margin | 9.86% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did KNOS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
2.3%
Current Dividend Yield83%
Payout RatioDoes KNOS pay a reliable dividends?
See KNOS dividend history and benchmarks| Kainos Group dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | Oct 01 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Oct 23 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 40 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 62 days |
Does KNOS pay a reliable dividends?
See KNOS dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/21 18:05 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Kainos Group plc is covered by 12 analysts. 10 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Benjamin May | Berenberg |
| Alexander James Short | Berenberg |
| Matthew Lloyd | BNP Paribas |