The United Kingdom market has faced recent challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid concerns over weak trade data from China and its impact on global demand. In this environment, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be appealing to investors seeking resilience and alignment of interests between shareholders and management.
| Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
| Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 12.4% | 59.2% |
| Foresight Group Holdings (LSE:FSG) | 35.1% | 26.3% |
| QinetiQ Group (LSE:QQ.) | 13.1% | 30.1% |
| Facilities by ADF (AIM:ADF) | 13.2% | 161.5% |
| Judges Scientific (AIM:JDG) | 10.7% | 24.4% |
| Audioboom Group (AIM:BOOM) | 15.6% | 59.3% |
| Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1) | 19.8% | 20.3% |
| B90 Holdings (AIM:B90) | 24.4% | 166.8% |
| Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) | 38.4% | 24.7% |
| Anglo Asian Mining (AIM:AAZ) | 40% | 116.2% |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Applied Nutrition Plc manufactures, wholesales, and retails sports nutritional products in the United Kingdom and internationally, with a market cap of £292.50 million.
Operations: The company's revenue segment comprises Vitamins & Nutrition Products, generating £88.35 million.
Insider Ownership: 35.5%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 11.9% p.a.
Applied Nutrition's earnings are forecast to grow at 15.7% annually, outpacing the UK market, while trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value. The company's revenue is expected to rise by 11.9% per year, bolstered by strategic partnerships such as the recent TANG® co-branding deal in North America. Despite a decrease in net income for H1 2025 compared to last year, its inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index highlights its market relevance and growth potential.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Foresight Group Holdings Limited is an infrastructure and private equity manager operating in the United Kingdom, Italy, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain, and Australia with a market cap of £437.90 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from three segments: Infrastructure (£87.79 million), Private Equity (£50.78 million), and Foresight Capital Management (£8.10 million).
Insider Ownership: 35.1%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 10.7% p.a.
Foresight Group Holdings is set to experience significant earnings growth at 26.3% annually, surpassing the UK market rate, while its revenue growth of 10.7% per year exceeds market averages. The company is trading at a notable discount to its fair value and has initiated a £50 million share buyback program, reflecting confidence in its financial health. Despite large one-off items affecting results, analysts anticipate a substantial stock price increase of 62.2%.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC operates in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan, offering banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to both corporate and individual clients with a market cap of £2.66 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include Georgian Financial Services generating GEL 2.28 billion and Uzbekistan Operations contributing GEL 336.77 million.
Insider Ownership: 17.8%
Revenue Growth Forecast: 20.3% p.a.
TBC Bank Group is poised for robust growth, with revenue expected to increase over 20% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite a high bad loans ratio of 2.3%, its earnings growth forecast of 16.48% per year remains strong. The stock trades significantly below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside. Recent board changes and improved earnings results underscore strategic positioning, while a proposed dividend increase reflects confidence in future profitability.
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