KAINOS GROUP PLC LS-,005

Kainos issued a trading update indicating that results for the year to 31 March 2027 are likely to be well above market consensus. Drivers include accelerated demand in the consulting business for Workday solutions, a record-high order backlog across all three business areas, and growing recurring revenue in Workday Products. The stock jumped to an intraday high of 1,183 pence, trading close to the 52-week high of 1,190 pence; the move was mostly company-specific. » More on de.investing.com

Richard McCann, CFO and COO of Kainos, transferred 1,521,822 ordinary shares to his wife Kerry McCann without consideration as part of an ongoing divorce; together they now hold 4,631,476 shares (3.92%). In addition, McCann exercised 544 share options from the SAYE 2022 scheme on 11 December 2025 at a price of £9.92; the delayed reporting of the exercise was attributed to an administrative oversight. Both transactions were carried out off-market and McCann confirms he was not in possession of inside information when he exercised the options. » More on de.investing.com

Kainos reports revenue of £196m (+7%) for the first half of 2026 and a record order intake of £228m (+27%), lifting the order book to £397m. Adjusted profit fell 16% to £32m due to higher investment and increased costs, and cash conversion fell to 48%. The company increased the interim dividend by 5%, approved a further £30m share buyback and remains debt-free, with a strategic focus on AI and expansion in North America. » More on de.investing.com

Kainos recorded a record revenue of £196m in H1 2025 and order intake of £220m (+27% vs. year earlier); the Workday Products division grew by 57%. EPS was £0.189 and the share rose 1.13% in pre-market trading to £937.5. Cash conversion fell to 48% (prior year 75%), while £58m was returned to shareholders via share buybacks. Kainos is targeting ARR of £100m by end-2026 and £200m by 2030 and expects further profit growth through 2027. » More on de.investing.com

Kainos has announced a new share buyback programme of up to £30m and has appointed Investec to execute it. The programme will run until the maximum amount is reached, or at the latest until 18 May 2026, and all shares acquired will be cancelled. As of 30 September 2025 Kainos reported net cash of £105.5m and cites a strong, debt‑free balance sheet and strong operating cash generation as the rationale for the buyback. The programme is in line with the capital allocation policy and does not rule out additional distributions to shareholders. » More on de.investing.com