Kainos Group PLC (KNOS)

Currency in GBP
898.50
+18.00(+2.04%)
Closed·
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Fair Value
Day's Range
864.41906.50
52 wk Range
680.501,190.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
892.00 / 907.50
Prev. Close
880.5
Open
876.5
Day's Range
864.41-906.5
52 wk Range
680.5-1,190
Volume
120.23K
Average Volume (3m)
381.13K
1-Year Change
25.2265%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
1,153.70
Upside
+28.40%
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 1,153.70
(+28.40% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Hold9.20+2.39%8.60MaintainMay 18, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold8.60-4.28%10.40MaintainMar 03, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy12.90+43.57%9.60UpgradeDec 08, 2025
Berenberg
Buy11.85+31.89%10.25MaintainNov 11, 2025
Canaccord Genuity
Buy11.50+27.99%10.00UpgradeNov 11, 2025

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: 05/18/2026, 07:56 PM
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Earnings

Latest Release
May 18, 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
3.36%
Industry Median 1.06%
Annualized payout
29.60
Paid unevenly
5-Years Growth
+6.60%
Growth Streak

KNOS Income Statement

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Peers
Sector
Relationship
P/E Ratio
25.1x27.8x12.4x
PEG Ratio
0.990.840.01
Price/Book
10.6x5.3x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.5x2.4x2.2x
Upside (Analyst Target)
30.3%6.4%38.4%
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
43.45M37.32%382.55M
Other Institutional Investors
45.95M39.47%404.57M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
27.02M23.21%237.94M
Total
116.42M100.00%1.03B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Qubis Limited9.28%10,728,86794,468
Baillie Gifford & Co.7.60%8,785,15377,353

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FAQ

What Is the Kainos Group PLC (KNOS) Stock Price Today?

The Kainos Group PLC stock price today is 898.50 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Kainos Group PLC Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kainos Group PLC?

The stock symbol for Kainos Group PLC is "KNOS."

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

The Kainos Group PLC dividend yield is 3.36%.

What Is the Kainos Group PLC Market Cap?

As of today, Kainos Group PLC market cap is 1.03B GBP.

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

The Kainos Group PLC EPS (TTM) is 0.35.

When Is the Next Kainos Group PLC Earnings Date?

Kainos Group PLC will release its next earnings report on May 18, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is KNOS a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Buy.

How Many Times Has Kainos Group PLC Stock Split?

Kainos Group PLC has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Kainos Group PLC Have?

Kainos Group PLC has 3216 employees.

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

As of Aug 03, 2026, Kainos Group PLC (KNOS) is trading at a price of 898.50 GBP, with a previous close of 880.50 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 864.41 GBP to 906.50 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 680.50 GBP to 1,190.00 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Kainos Group PLC is 1,153.70 GBP, with a high estimate of 1350 GBP and a low estimate of 920 GBP. 9 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +28.40% Upside potential.
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