Kainos Group PLC (KNOS)

Currency in GBP
1,266.20
+53.20(+4.39%)
Real-time Data·
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Unusual trading volume
Trading near 52-week High
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Fair Value
Day's Range
1,199.001,267.00
52 wk Range
686.001,267.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
1,330.00 / 1,203.00
Prev. Close
1,213
Open
1,205
Day's Range
1,199-1,267
52 wk Range
686-1,267
Volume
1.98M
Average Volume (3m)
361.04K
1-Year Change
76.6032%
Fair Value
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
Upside
Price Target
1,261.00
Downside
-0.41%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
Bullish
ProTips
Holds more cash than debt on its balance sheet

Kainos Group PLC News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Buy
Technical Indicators
Strong Buy
Moving Averages
Strong Buy

Analyst Ratings

9 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
10 analysts
Overall Consensus
Strong Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,261.00
(-0.41% Downside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Stifel
Buy13.95+10.28%12.82Maintain19/08/2026
Canaccord
Buy13.15+3.95%12.00Maintain19/08/2026
Berenberg
Buy13.30+5.14%11.85Maintain19/08/2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold12.60-0.40%9.20Maintain18/08/2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold9.20-27.27%8.60Maintain18/05/2026

Kainos Group PLC Earnings Call Summary for H2/2026

  • Kainos reported FY2026 revenue of £431M with 32% sales bookings growth to £505M; shares rose 0.43% to £818 despite adjusted PBT margin declining 2.4%
  • Digital Services division achieved record 33% revenue growth H1 to H2; contracted backlog exceeded £430M providing strong forward revenue visibility
  • Company targets £100M annual recurring revenue for Workday Products by December 2026; focusing expansion in Americas and APAC regions
  • Margin pressure from contractor/partner costs cited as key challenge; management emphasizes operational efficiencies and strategic M&A opportunities
  • Leadership maintains commitment to growth strategy with strong balance sheet; dividend raised for 11th consecutive year demonstrating shareholder focus
Last Updated: 18/05/2026, 12:56
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Earnings

Latest Release
18/05/2026
EPS / Forecast
0.21 / 22.10
Revenue / Forecast
235M / 214.2M
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.35%
Dividend Yield
2.44%
Industry Median 1.05%
Annualised payout
29.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+6.60%
Growth Streak

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Metrics to compare
KNOS
Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
33.2x28.8x12.3x
PEG Ratio
1.370.950.01
Price/Book
14.1x5.7x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
3.3x2.5x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
2.3%9.4%35.2%
Fair Value Upside
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Kainos Group plc engages in the provision of information technology services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North Americas, Central Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products segments. The Digital Services segment develops and supports customized digital service platforms to improve customer service and productivity. The Workday Services segment provides comprehensive range of services to support customers deploying Workday’s Finance, HR, and Planning products. The Workday Products segment develops Software as a Service products comprising Smart Test which creates automated and customized tests; Smart Audit that delivers automated, always-on security, and compliance controls and monitoring for workday customers; Smart Shield which provides privacy and control of sensitive data to deliver Workday reports; Employee Document Management which delivers a compliant, automated, digital employee document solution; and Pay Transparency Analyzer that enables customers to comply with the new EU Pay Transparency Directive. The company also engages in the property business; software development activities; and provision of software services. It serves the financial services, insurance, payment, education, life sciences and healthcare industries, as well as government. Kainos Group plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

Employees
3216

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
41.89M35.98%508.07M
Other Institutional Investors
44.96M38.62%545.34M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
29.57M25.40%358.73M
Total
116.42M100.00%1.41B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Qubis Limited9.22%10,728,867130,141
Baillie Gifford & Co.7.55%8,785,153106,564

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FAQ

What Is the Kainos Group (London: KNOS) Share Price Today?

The Kainos Group stock price today is 1,266.20 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Kainos Group (KNOS) Trade On?

Kainos Group is listed and trades on the London Stock Exchange.

What Is the Ticker (Stock Symbol) for Kainos Group?

The stock symbol (also called a 'ticker') for Kainos Group is "KNOS."

Does Kainos Group Pay Dividends? What’s The Current KNOS Dividend Yield?

Yes, KNOS Pays Dividends to its Shareholders. The current Kainos Group dividend yield is 2.44%.

What Is the Current Kainos Group Market Capitalisation?

As of today, Kainos Group (London: KNOS) market cap is 1.47B GBP.

What Is Kainos Group's (KNOS) Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Kainos Group EPS is currently 0.35 (Trailing Twelve Months).

When Is the Next Kainos Group Earnings Date?

Kainos Group's next earnings report will be released on 09/11/2026.

Is KNOS a Buy or Sell From a Technical Analyst Perspective?

Based on today's Kainos Group moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal for KNOS stock is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Kainos Group Stock Split?

Kainos Group has split 0 times. (See the KNOS stock split history page for full effective split date and price information.)

How Many Employees Does Kainos Group Have?

Kainos Group has 3216 employees, based on their latest Companies House report.

What is the current trading status of Kainos Group (London: KNOS)?

As of 20/08/2026, Kainos Group (KNOS) is trading at a share price of 1,266.20 GBP, with a previous close of 1,213.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 1,199.00 GBP to 1,267.00 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 686.00 GBP to 1,267.00 GBP.

What Is Kainos Group (KNOS) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Kainos Group is 1,261.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 1395 GBP and a low estimate of 1100 GBP. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an -0.41% Downside potential.
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