In the current climate, the UK market is grappling with challenges as evidenced by recent declines in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, largely influenced by weak trade data from China that has impacted global sentiment. Amid these fluctuations, investors often look for companies with strong growth potential and high insider ownership, as these factors can indicate alignment of interests between management and shareholders and a commitment to long-term success.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom
Overview: Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc, along with its subsidiaries, offers mortgage advice services across the United Kingdom and has a market cap of £433.52 million.
Operations: The company generates revenue of £243.31 million from its provision of financial services segment in the United Kingdom.
Insider Ownership: 19.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.4% p.a.
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc demonstrates strong growth potential with high insider ownership, evidenced by impressive revenue growth of 11% to approximately £266 million for 2024, surpassing UK gross lending growth. Earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 25.38% annually, outpacing the UK market's average. Despite a volatile share price and a dividend not well-covered by earnings, recent insider buying indicates confidence in future prospects. Upcoming board changes may influence strategic direction.
Overview: Nichols plc, with a market cap of £485.85 million, supplies soft drinks to the retail, wholesale, catering, licensed, and leisure industries across the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally.
Operations: The company's revenue segments include £132.82 million from Packaged soft drinks and £39.99 million from Out of Home sales.
Insider Ownership: 27.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 14.8% p.a.
Nichols plc, with substantial insider ownership, shows potential for growth despite a slight dip in net income to £17.84 million for 2024. Revenue is expected to grow at 3.9% annually, slightly above the UK market average. Earnings are forecasted to increase by 14.8% per year, indicating robust future prospects. Recent board changes and an increased final dividend of 17.1p per share reflect strategic confidence and strong cash generation amidst a challenging earnings environment.
Overview: MJ Gleeson plc operates in the United Kingdom, focusing on house building and land promotion and sales, with a market cap of £272.30 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two primary segments: Gleeson Land, contributing £8.40 million, and Gleeson Homes, generating £343.33 million.
Insider Ownership: 11.2%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.3% p.a.
MJ Gleeson, benefiting from significant insider buying, is positioned for growth with earnings expected to rise 20.3% annually, outpacing the UK market. While revenue growth at 12.5% per year lags behind the desired 20%, it still surpasses market averages. Despite a declining net income of £2.8 million for H1 2025 compared to £5.59 million in the previous year, analysts predict a stock price increase of over 40%. The dividend remains stable at 4 pence per share amidst an unstable track record.
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:MAB1 AIM:NICL and LSE:GLE.
