Kainos Group PLC (KNOS)

Currency in GBP
815.50
-14.50(-1.75%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
806.50833.50
52 wk Range
680.501,190.00
Key Statistics
Bid/Ask
813.00 / 825.50
Prev. Close
830
Open
831
Day's Range
806.5-833.5
52 wk Range
680.5-1,190
Volume
144.94K
Average Volume (3m)
381.43K
1-Year Change
11.1035%
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Company’s Health
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Fair Price
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Price Target
1,142.00
Upside
+40.04%
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
Buy
Technical Indicators
Buy
Moving Averages
Buy

Analyst Ratings

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

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 1,142.00
(+40.04% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
Deutsche Bank
Hold9.20+12.81%8.60MaintainMay 18, 2026
Deutsche Bank
Hold8.60+5.46%10.40MaintainMar 03, 2026
BofA Securities
Buy12.90+58.19%9.60UpgradeDec 08, 2025
Berenberg
Buy11.85+45.31%10.25MaintainNov 11, 2025
Canaccord Genuity
Buy11.50+41.02%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: 2026-05-18, 07:56 a/m
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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
3.63%
Industry Median 1.13%
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
22.2x27.1x12.4x
PEG Ratio
0.910.410.01
Price/Book
9.4x5.0x2.4x
Price / LTM Sales
2.2x2.3x2.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
36.1%7.6%37.0%
Fair Value Upside
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Kainos Group plc engages in the provision of digital technology services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Americas, Central Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Digital Services, Workday Services, and Workday Products segments. The Digital Services segment develops and supports custom digital service platforms for public, commercial, and healthcare sectors. The Workday Services segment provides consulting, project management, integration, and post-deployment services for Workday’s software suite, which includes cloud-based software for finance, HR, and planning products. The Workday Products segment develops various products comprising Smart Test, an automated testing platform; Smart Audit, a compliance monitoring tool; Smart Shield, a data-masking tool that ensures sensitive data remains controlled when Workday environments are made available to broader internal or external teams.; Employee Document Management, a HR document storage, automation, and compliance for Workday; and Genie, a Workday-focused automated testing product. 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
42.91M37.12%349.90M
Other Institutional Investors
46.43M40.17%378.63M
Public Companies & Retail Investors
26.24M22.71%214.02M
Total
115.58M100.00%942.55M

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Qubis Limited9.28%10,728,86787,494
Baillie Gifford & Co.7.60%8,785,15371,643

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FAQ

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

The Kainos Group stock price today is 815.50 GBP.

What Stock Exchange Does Kainos Group Trade On?

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

What Is the Stock Symbol for Kainos Group?

The stock symbol for Kainos Group is "KNOS."

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

The Kainos Group dividend yield is 3.57%.

What Is the Kainos Group Market Cap?

As of today, Kainos Group market cap is 942.54M GBP.

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

The Kainos Group EPS (TTM) is 0.35.

When Is the Next Kainos Group Earnings Date?

Kainos Group 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 Stock Split?

Kainos Group has split 0 times.

How Many Employees Does Kainos Group Have?

Kainos Group has 3216 employees.

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

As of Jul 18, 2026, Kainos Group (KNOS) is trading at a price of 815.50 GBP, with a previous close of 830.00 GBP. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 806.50 GBP to 833.50 GBP, while its 52-week range spans from 680.50 GBP to 1,190.00 GBP.

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

The average 12-month price target for Kainos Group is 1,142.00 GBP, with a high estimate of 1350 GBP and a low estimate of 920 GBP. 10 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Strong Buy. The stock has an +40.04% Upside potential.
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