As the UK market grapples with the ripple effects of China’s sluggish economic recovery, evidenced by a dip in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are keenly observing how global trade dynamics impact domestic companies. In such uncertain times, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best and may offer resilience amidst broader market volatility.
Name
Insider Ownership
Earnings Growth
SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)
24.2%
91.4%
QinetiQ Group (LSE:QQ.)
13.3%
67.4%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)
19.8%
20.3%
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings (LSE:IDHC)
27.9%
20%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC)
38.4%
24.2%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)
12.2%
63.5%
Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM:FARN)
24.6%
53.3%
ENGAGE XR Holdings (AIM:EXR)
15.3%
84.5%
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)
18.1%
23.3%
AOTI (AIM:AOTI)
11.1%
70.3%
Here’s a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: AO World plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as an online retailer of domestic appliances and ancillary services in the United Kingdom and Germany, with a market cap of £549.22 million.
Operations: The company generates its revenue of £1.14 billion from the online retailing of domestic appliances and ancillary services in the UK and Germany.
Insider Ownership: 19.9%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 37.8% p.a.
AO World is trading at 26.3% below its estimated fair value, with analysts predicting a 39.4% price increase. Despite substantial insider selling recently, AO’s earnings are expected to grow significantly at 37.8% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 14.4%. However, profit margins have decreased from last year and large one-off items have impacted results, as reflected in the recent decline in net income to £10.5 million from £24.7 million previously.
LSE:AO. Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: PensionBee Group plc offers online retirement saving services in the United Kingdom and the United States, with a market cap of £388.90 million.
Operations: The company’s revenue is generated from its Internet Information Providers segment, amounting to £33.20 million.
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Insider Ownership: 37.9%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 56.3% p.a.
PensionBee Group’s growth trajectory is bolstered by high insider ownership and strategic initiatives. Recent partnerships, such as with Asure Software, enhance its platform’s appeal by simplifying retirement account management for employees. The introduction of SEP IRAs caters to the expanding gig economy, offering substantial contribution limits up to £70,000 annually. While revenue is projected to grow at 19.6% annually—faster than the UK market—the company aims for profitability within three years despite a forecasted low return on equity of 9.7%.
LSE:PBEE Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: QinetiQ Group plc is a science and engineering company that provides services in the defense, security, and infrastructure sectors across the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and other international markets with a market cap of £2.68 billion.
Operations: QinetiQ Group’s revenue is derived from two main segments: EMEA Services, which contributes £1.48 billion, and Global Solutions, which adds £453.90 million.
Insider Ownership: 13.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 67.4% p.a.
QinetiQ Group is experiencing a robust growth phase, driven by strategic partnerships and high insider ownership. The company has secured a £1.54 billion extension with the UK Ministry of Defence, enhancing its test and evaluation services. Despite reporting a net loss last year, QinetiQ anticipates earnings per share growth of 15%-20% for fiscal 2026. With revenue expected to grow faster than the UK market at 5% annually, it remains undervalued by 7.4%.
LSE:QQ. Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:AO. LSE:PBEE and LSE:QQ..
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