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UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership You Should Know

Simply Wall St·09/21/2026 06:05:50
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The United Kingdom market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index slipping due to weak trade data from China and declining commodity prices affecting major companies. In such a volatile environment, investors often look for growth companies with strong insider ownership as these can indicate confidence in the company's future prospects.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United Kingdom

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
TEAM (AIM:TEAM) 32% 85.3%
RentGuarantor Holdings (AIM:RGG) 39.7% 87.7%
Quantum Base Holdings (AIM:QUBE) 31.8% 111.8%
Metals Exploration (AIM:MTL) 15.9% 86.7%
Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) 38.3% 22.2%
Energean (LSE:ENOG) 19.3% 32.7%
EARNZ (AIM:EARN) 19.5% 76.5%
Crimson Tide (AIM:TIDE) 32.5% 119.1%
Beauty Tech Group (LSE:TBTG) 20.6% 21.1%
ActiveOps (AIM:AOM) 22.2% 81%

Click here to see the full list of 59 stocks from our Fast Growing UK Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Fintel (AIM:FNTL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Fintel Plc provides fintech and support services to the retail financial services sector in the United Kingdom, with a market cap of £194.84 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its Software & Data segment (£38.90 million) and Services Division (£48.90 million).

Insider Ownership: 27.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27.4% p.a.

Fintel Plc's substantial insider ownership aligns with its growth trajectory, despite recent challenges. The company reported a slight increase in sales to £38.6 million for the half year, though net income declined to £1.2 million. Earnings are forecasted to grow significantly at 27.41% annually, outpacing the UK market average of 11.1%. Analysts expect the stock price to rise by 75.5%, although revenue growth remains modest at 4.3% annually, slightly above market rates.

AIM:FNTL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026
AIM:FNTL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026

Griffin Mining (AIM:GFM)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Griffin Mining Limited is a mining and investment company focused on the exploration, development, and mining of mineral properties, with a market cap of £480 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from the Caijiaying Zinc Gold Mine, which generated $151.07 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.4% p.a.

Griffin Mining shows strong growth potential, with earnings expected to grow significantly at 26.4% annually, outpacing the UK market average. Recent earnings results highlight a substantial increase in net income to US$20.98 million for the half year ended June 2026, up from US$8.78 million a year ago. Despite trading at 55.1% below estimated fair value and lacking recent insider trading data, its forecasted revenue growth of 15.3% annually remains robust against market averages.

AIM:GFM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026
AIM:GFM Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026

Metals Exploration (AIM:MTL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Metals Exploration plc is involved in the identification, acquisition, exploration, and development of mining and processing properties in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Nicaragua with a market cap of £513.22 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from its Metals & Mining segment, specifically focusing on Gold & Other Precious Metals, generating $208.41 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 86.7% p.a.

Metals Exploration is poised for significant growth, with earnings projected to increase 86.7% annually, surpassing the UK market average. Revenue is also expected to rise at 28.5% per year, indicating strong expansion potential. The company's return on equity is forecasted to reach a high of 39% in three years. Insider activity shows more buying than selling recently, suggesting confidence in future prospects without substantial volumes involved.

AIM:MTL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026
AIM:MTL Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026

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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.