The United Kingdom’s stock market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index slipping due to weak trade data from China, highlighting the interconnectedness of global economies. In such a fluctuating market environment, identifying growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as it often indicates confidence in the company’s potential and aligns management interests with those of shareholders.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
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Name
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Insider Ownership
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Earnings Growth
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Quantum Base Holdings (AIM:QUBE)
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31.8%
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111.8%
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Optima Health (AIM:OPT)
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28.0%
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56.3%
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Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (LSE:MAB1)
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18.5%
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27.7%
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Metals Exploration (AIM:MTL)
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10.2%
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88.9%
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Manolete Partners (AIM:MANO)
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32.7%
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38.1%
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Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)
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38.3%
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27.4%
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Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)
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12.6%
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34.7%
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EnSilica (AIM:ENSI)
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36%
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82%
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Energean (LSE:ENOG)
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19%
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27.3%
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Cambridge Cognition Holdings (AIM:COG)
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25.9%
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75.8%
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Let’s take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Evoke plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a betting and gaming company across the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Romania, Denmark, and internationally with a market cap of £209.76 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments comprise £501 million from Retail, £674 million from UK&I Online, and £606.90 million from International operations.
Insider Ownership: 20.2%
Evoke, currently trading at a significant discount to its estimated fair value, is poised for substantial earnings growth, projected at 147.79% annually. Despite a slower revenue growth forecast of 5.5% per year compared to peers, it remains ahead of the UK market average. Recent developments include an all-share acquisition by Bally’s Intralot valued at approximately £243 million, with plans for Evoke’s delisting and re-registration as a private company underway.
LSE:EVOK Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jun 2026
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: QinetiQ Group plc offers science and technology solutions in the defense, security, and infrastructure sectors across the UK, US, Australia, and internationally with a market cap of £2.49 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is primarily derived from EMEA Services, contributing £1.53 billion, and Global Solutions, which adds £393.40 million.
Insider Ownership: 15.3%
QinetiQ Group, trading below its estimated fair value, is set for earnings growth of 17.7% annually, outpacing the UK market. Despite modest revenue forecasts of 5.3% per year, recent strategic moves like licensing Q-TRED technology to Soteria enhance its innovation profile in battery safety. The company completed a significant share buyback and reported a turnaround from losses to net income of £107.5 million for FY26, alongside an increased dividend proposal.
LSE:QQ. Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2026
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Stelrad Group PLC manufactures and distributes radiators across the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, Turkey, and internationally with a market capitalization of £191.03 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue from the manufacture and distribution of radiators amounts to £279.60 million.
Insider Ownership: 15.3%
Stelrad Group, with significant insider ownership, is trading below its estimated fair value. Despite a challenging year with net income dropping to £0.84 million from £16.52 million, earnings are forecasted to grow significantly by 44.3% annually, outpacing the UK market’s average growth rate. However, revenue growth is expected to be slower than the market average at 3.1% per year and high debt levels remain a concern amidst strategic board changes and dividend increases.
LSE:SRAD Ownership Breakdown as at Jun 2026 Make It Happen
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:EVOK LSE:QQ. and LSE:SRAD.
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