UK Growth Stocks With Strong Insider Confidence May 2024

In the past year, the United Kingdom stock market has shown a modest uptick, rising by 6.3%, with earnings projected to grow by 13% annually. In this environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they suggest that those who know the company best are betting on its success.

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)	10.6%	50.8%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)	16.6%	115.4%
Spectra Systems (AIM:SPSY)	23.3%	26.3%
Energean (LSE:ENOG)	10.7%	21.7%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)	26.7%	27.9%
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 64 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Hochschild Mining

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 £0.89 billion.

Operations: Hochschild Mining's primary revenue sources include $396.64 million from the Inmaculada mine, $242.46 million from the San Jose mine, and $54.05 million from the Pallancata mine.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

Hochschild Mining is poised for significant growth with earnings expected to increase substantially in the coming years. The company has seen more insider buying than selling recently, indicating confidence from those closest to its operations. Revenue growth projections outpace the UK market average, although its forecasted return on equity remains modest. Recent strategic moves include seeking value-accretive mergers and acquisitions, highlighted by ongoing projects like Mara Rosa in Brazil which aims to enhance production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Hochschild Mining's earnings growth report.

• Our comprehensive valuation report raises the possibility that Hochschild Mining is priced higher than what may be justified by its financials.

LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

IWG

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: IWG plc operates a global network providing flexible workspace solutions across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific, with a market capitalization of approximately £2.07 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its operations in the Americas (£1.05 billion), Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (£1.32 billion), and the Asia Pacific (£0.27 billion).

Insider Ownership: 28.9%

IWG is navigating a challenging landscape with its revenue slightly increasing to $912 million in Q1 2024, maintaining stability year-over-year. Despite a significant net loss reported for FY 2023, IWG's future appears more promising with expected profitability within three years and revenue growth forecasted to outpace the UK market average. The company's strategic focus includes a modest share repurchase program, underscoring cautious optimism from management amidst efforts to improve financial health and shareholder value.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of IWG stock in this growth report.

• In light of our recent valuation report, it seems possible that IWG is trading behind its estimated value.

LSE:IWG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at May 2024

Kainos Group

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Kainos Group plc, a provider of digital technology services across the UK, Ireland, North America, Central Europe, and other international markets, has a market capitalization of approximately £1.57 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through three segments: Digital Services (£223.12 million), Workday Products (£50.49 million), and Workday Services (£114.67 million).

Insider Ownership: 24.5%

Kainos Group has demonstrated solid growth with a revenue increase to £382.39 million and net income rising to £48.72 million for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. The company's earnings are expected to grow by 13.93% annually, outpacing the UK market prediction of 13.4%. Despite these gains, its revenue growth forecast of 7.1% yearly is modest compared to higher market benchmarks. Upcoming executive changes include Rosaleen Blair becoming Board Chair post-September AGM, promising continuity in leadership amidst strategic shifts.

• Dive into the specifics of Kainos Group here with our thorough growth forecast report.

• Our valuation report here indicates Kainos Group may be overvalued.

LSE:KNOS Ownership Breakdown as at May 2024

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.

Companies discussed in this article include LSE:HOCLSE:IWGLSE:KNOS and

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