Over the last 7 days, the United Kingdom market has remained flat, but it is up 5.3% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 14% per annum over the next few years. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Overview: Equals Group plc, with a market cap of £219.51 million, develops and sells payment platforms including prepaid currency cards, international money transfers, and current accounts to private clients and corporations in the United Kingdom.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Banking (£8.26 million), Solutions (£42.15 million), Travel Cash (£0.02 million), Currency Cards (£15.46 million), and International Payments excluding Solutions (£40.71 million).
Insider Ownership: 23.1%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 31.9% p.a.
Equals Group, a UK-based financial services company, is experiencing significant earnings growth with forecasts of 31.9% per year, outpacing the broader UK market. Recent half-year results show revenue increasing to £59.95 million from £45.03 million year-over-year, and net income rising to £5.18 million from £4.79 million. Despite no substantial insider buying in the past three months, ongoing M&A discussions suggest potential strategic shifts that could impact future performance positively or negatively depending on outcomes.
Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the UK, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market cap of £612.23 million.
Operations: Revenue segments for Foresight Group Holdings Limited are as follows: Infrastructure: £84.17 million, Private Equity: £47.35 million, and Foresight Capital Management: £9.80 million.
Insider Ownership: 31.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 27.9% p.a.
Foresight Group Holdings, a UK-based asset management firm, showcases strong growth potential with forecasted annual earnings growth of 27.9%, outpacing the UK market's 14.2%. Recent financials reveal revenue increasing to £141.33 million and net income to £26.43 million for the year ended March 31, 2024. Despite no significant insider trading in the past three months, Foresight's high insider ownership aligns with its robust return on equity forecast and ongoing share buyback program totaling £10 million.
Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £919.85 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include $266.70 million from San Jose and $451.91 million from Inmaculada, with a segment adjustment of $79.60 million.
Insider Ownership: 38.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 44.8% p.a.
Hochschild Mining, a UK-based precious metals producer, reported H1 2024 sales of US$391.74 million and net income of US$39.52 million, rebounding from a net loss last year. Despite high volatility in share price and substantial debt levels, the company has become profitable this year with forecasted annual earnings growth of 44.8%, significantly outpacing the UK market's 14.2%. Analysts project a potential stock price increase of 29.1%.
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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 AIM:EQLS LSE:FSG and LSE:HOC.
