In August 2026, the UK market is experiencing some turbulence, with the FTSE 100 index facing pressure due to weak trade data from China and its impact on global demand. Amid these challenges, investors often seek opportunities in growth companies where high insider ownership can signal strong confidence from those closest to the business.
| Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
| TEAM (AIM:TEAM) | 32% | 85.3% |
| Quantum Base Holdings (AIM:QUBE) | 21.9% | 111.8% |
| Optima Health (AIM:OPT) | 28.0% | 56.3% |
| Metals Exploration (AIM:MTL) | 14.8% | 88.3% |
| Hochschild Mining (LSE:HOC) | 38.3% | 28.1% |
| Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP) | 12.6% | 24.7% |
| Energean (LSE:ENOG) | 19.3% | 26.6% |
| Crimson Tide (AIM:TIDE) | 32% | 119.1% |
| Cambridge Cognition Holdings (AIM:COG) | 24.7% | 56.0% |
| ActiveOps (AIM:AOM) | 22.3% | 81% |
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Cerillion Plc provides software solutions for billing, charging, and customer relationship management to the telecommunications sector across various global regions, with a market cap of £298.36 million.
Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Services, contributing £17.84 million, and Software, accounting for £22.57 million.
Insider Ownership: 20.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.3% p.a.
Cerillion, a growth company in the UK with significant insider ownership, is actively engaging in innovative projects like Agentic AI to enhance CSP operations and revenue. Despite a recent decline in earnings and sales, Cerillion's earnings are forecast to grow faster than the UK market at 15.3% annually. Trading below fair value estimates and with a high forecasted return on equity of 23.8%, it remains an attractive prospect for growth-focused investors despite mixed financial results recently.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: RWS Holdings plc provides artificial intelligence solutions across the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of £410.47 million.
Operations: RWS Holdings generates revenue through its artificial intelligence solutions offered across various regions, including the United States, the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and internationally.
Insider Ownership: 31.2%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 119.5% p.a.
RWS Holdings, with a focus on technological innovation, recently launched services to streamline global clinical trials and updated its Trados Studio with advanced AI features. Despite trading at a significant discount to fair value estimates, the company has experienced volatility in share price and reduced dividends. Forecasts suggest RWS will achieve profitability within three years, outpacing UK market growth. However, its return on equity is expected to remain low at 5.7%.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Elixirr International plc, with a market cap of £318.11 million, provides management consultancy services through its subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally.
Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from management consulting services, totaling £149.60 million.
Insider Ownership: 38%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 18.1% p.a.
Elixirr International is trading significantly below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside as analysts expect the stock price to rise by 82.1%. The company's earnings are projected to grow at 18.1% annually, outpacing the UK market's growth rate of 11.9%, although revenue growth is moderate at 11.1% per year. Despite a history of unstable dividends, Elixirr maintains strong relative value compared to peers and industry standards without recent substantial insider trading activity.
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