As the United Kingdom’s FTSE 100 index grapples with the ripple effects of weak trade data from China, investors are closely monitoring how these global economic challenges impact domestic markets. In such uncertain times, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those who know the business best and may offer resilience amid broader market volatility.
Name
Insider Ownership
Earnings Growth
Windar Photonics (AIM:WPHO)
12.9%
48.7%
Taylor Maritime (LSE:TMI)
20.7%
65%
SRT Marine Systems (AIM:SRT)
24.1%
91.4%
Petrofac (LSE:PFC)
16.6%
117%
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) (AIM:MAB1)
19.8%
20.8%
Gulf Keystone Petroleum (LSE:GKP)
12.2%
61%
Faron Pharmaceuticals Oy (AIM:FARN)
24.6%
53.3%
ENGAGE XR Holdings (AIM:EXR)
15.3%
84.5%
B90 Holdings (AIM:B90)
22.1%
138.6%
ASA International Group (LSE:ASAI)
18.4%
23.3%
Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Hochschild Mining plc is a precious metals company involved in the exploration, mining, processing, and sale of gold and silver deposits across Peru, Argentina, the United Kingdom, Canada, Brazil, and Chile with a market cap of £1.49 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue segments include San Jose at $293.34 million, Mara Rosa at $149.82 million, Inmaculada at $504.34 million, and Pallancata with a slight negative contribution of -$0.26 million.
Insider Ownership: 38.4%
Hochschild Mining, with significant insider ownership, is experiencing a transformative phase. Despite operational challenges at the Mara Rosa mine impacting production and costs, its earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 25.6% annually, surpassing UK market expectations. Recent leadership changes include Andrew Wray’s appointment as director and Rodrigo Nunes’ departure as COO. Trading below fair value enhances its appeal for growth-focused investors; however, share price volatility remains a concern amid these developments.
LSE:HOC Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: TBC Bank Group PLC, with a market cap of £2.62 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to offer banking, leasing, insurance, brokerage, and card processing services to both corporate and individual customers in Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.
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Operations: The company’s revenue primarily stems from Georgian Financial Services, amounting to GEL 2.34 billion.
Insider Ownership: 17.5%
TBC Bank Group, with substantial insider ownership, is positioned for robust growth. Its revenue and earnings are forecast to grow significantly faster than the UK market at 21.6% and 17.2% per year respectively, while trading at a significant discount to estimated fair value enhances its investment appeal. Despite a high level of bad loans (2.5%), recent earnings reports show strong financial performance, with net income rising to GEL 316.55 million from GEL 292.81 million year-over-year.
LSE:TBCG Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2025
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Taylor Maritime Limited is an investment company focused on acquiring, managing, and operating dry bulk ships, with a market cap of $269.94 million.
Operations: Taylor Maritime Limited’s revenue segment primarily consists of shipping vessels aimed at generating investment returns while reserving capital, amounting to -$66.35 million.
Insider Ownership: 20.7%
Taylor Maritime, with significant insider ownership, is forecasted for substantial growth despite current financial challenges. Its revenue is expected to grow at 55.6% per year, outpacing the UK market’s 8.9%, and it is anticipated to become profitable within three years. However, recent earnings report a net loss of US$78.61 million and negative revenue of US$66 million for the year ended March 2025. The dividend yield remains unsustainable at 9.76%.
LSE:TMI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2025
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Companies discussed in this article include LSE:HOC LSE:TBCG and LSE:TMI.
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