LON:KNOS

Kainos Group Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 1,398.22

-46.78 (-3.24 %)

(As of 06/15/2021 04:37 PM ET)

Add

Compare

Today's Range

1,392

▼

1,459.95

50-Day Range

1,379

▼

1,697

52-Week Range

682

▼

1,718

Volume171,927 shs

Average Volume232,508 shs

Market Capitalization£1.72 billion

P/E Ratio43.56

Dividend Yield1.49%

BetaN/A

30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart

Receive KNOS News and Ratings via Email

Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Kainos Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter.

About Kainos Group

Kainos Group plc provides digital technology services and platforms for public and private organizations in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two divisions, Digital Services and Workday Practice. The Digital Services division delivers customized online digital solutions, including digital transformation, artificial intelligence, data, cloud, design, consulting, and internet of things principally for public sector, commercial sector, and healthcare organizations. This division also offers Evolve, a cloud-managed electronic medical record service for healthcare organizations. The Workday Practice division provides consulting, project management, integration, and post deployment services for Workday's software suite, which includes cloud-based software for human capital management and financial management that enables enterprises to organize their staff and to support financial reporting requirements. This division also offers Smart, a cloud-based SaaS solution that allows Workday customers to automatically verify their Workday configuration during implementation and in live operations. The company also engages in the property business. Kainos Group plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Belfast, the United Kingdom.

Kainos Acquires Cloudator Oy's Workday Division For Undisclosed Term
June 6, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.com

3 dividend stocks I’d buy in June
June 2, 2021 | fool.co.uk

Kainos Group's (KNOS) Buy Rating Reiterated at Shore Capital
June 1, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Kainos grows European operations with Cloudator's Workday acquisition
June 1, 2021 | lse.co.uk

Kainos Group plc Just Missed Earnings - But Analysts Have Updated Their Models
May 27, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) PT Lowered to GBX 1,515
May 24, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

TOP NEWS: Kainos profit doubles and dividend boosted in strong year
May 24, 2021 | lse.co.uk

Kainos Group plc (LON:KNOS) to Issue Dividend Increase - GBX 15.10 Per Share
May 24, 2021 | americanbankingnews.com

Kainos Group plc's (LON:KNOS) Stock's On An Uptrend: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?
February 6, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Kainos Raises Annual Outlook On "Strong" Trading Performance
January 22, 2021 | lse.co.uk

See More Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange LON
Industry Software - Application
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorComputer and Technology
Current SymbolLON:KNOS
Previous Symbol
CUSIPN/A
CIKN/A
Webwww.kainos.com
Phone+44-28-90571100
Employees1,539
Year FoundedN/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales£234.69 million
Price / Sales7.32
Cash FlowGBX 64.75 per share
Price / Cash Flow21.60
Book ValueGBX 71.20 per share
Price / Book19.64

Profitability

Debt

Price-To-Earnings

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares122,786,000
Market Cap£1.72 billion
Next Earnings DateN/A
OptionableNot Optionable

MarketRank^™

Overall MarketRank^™

1.34 out of 5 stars

2.3 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Kainos Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.67, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,557.50, Kainos Group has a forecasted upside of 11.4% from its current price of GBX 1,398.22.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Kainos Group has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

2.9 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
Kainos Group has received 214 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
Kainos Group has received 156 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
Kainos Group has received 57.84% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Kainos Group and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe KNOS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe KNOS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

0.8 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Kainos Group has a dividend yield of 1.49%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
Kainos Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Kainos Group is 0.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

0.0 Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Kainos Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

0.6 Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Kainos Group is 43.56, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 28.06.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Kainos Group is 43.56, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Computer and Technology sector average P/E ratio of about 49.30.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Kainos Group has a P/B Ratio of 19.64. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here

Kainos Group (LON:KNOS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kainos Group a buy right now?

3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Kainos Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 hold rating and 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" Kainos Group stock.
View analyst ratings for Kainos Group or view top-rated stocks.

What stocks does MarketBeat like better than Kainos Group?

Wall Street analysts have given Kainos Group a "Buy" rating, but there may be better buying opportunities in the stock market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new stock ideas, but Kainos Group wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five companies may be even better buys.
View MarketBeat's top stock picks here.

How has Kainos Group's stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Kainos Group's stock was trading at GBX 682 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, KNOS stock has increased by 105.0% and is now trading at GBX 1,398.22.
View which stocks have been most impacted by COVID-19.

How often does Kainos Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Kainos Group?

Kainos Group declared a dividend on Monday, May 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, September 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 15.10 per share on Friday, October 29th. This represents a dividend yield of 1.03%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, September 30th. This is a boost from Kainos Group's previous dividend of GBX 6.40. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
View Kainos Group's dividend history.

Is Kainos Group a good dividend stock?

Kainos Group pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.06 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.49%. The dividend payout ratio of Kainos Group is 0.20%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
View Kainos Group's dividend history.

What price target have analysts set for KNOS?

3 brokers have issued 1 year target prices for Kainos Group's stock. Their forecasts range from GBX 1,515 to GBX 1,600. On average, they anticipate Kainos Group's stock price to reach GBX 1,557.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 11.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts' price targets for Kainos Group or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.

Who are Kainos Group's key executives?

Kainos Group's management team includes the following people:

Dr. Brendan Mooney, CEO & Exec. Director (Age 54, Pay $683k)
Mr. Richard McCann, CFO, COO & Exec. Director (Age 56, Pay $693k)
Mr. Paul Gannon, Sr. VP of Bus. Devel. & Exec. Director (Age 58, Pay $697k)
Mr. Tom Gray, Chief Technology Officer (Age 53)
Ms. Grainne Burns, Gen. Counsel & Company Sec. (Age 47)
Ms. Colette Kidd, Chief People Officer (Age 47)
Mr. Kristian Rude, Head of Copenhagen Office
Mr. Peter McKeown, Chief Operating Officer of Workday Practice

Who are some of Kainos Group's key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Kainos Group include The Descartes Systems Group (DSG), Avast (AVST), First Trust NYSE Arca Biotechnology UCITS ETF Class A USD Accumulation (FBT), Kinaxis (KXS), Rocket Internet (RKET), Sophos Group plc (SOPH.L) (SOPH), Enghouse Systems (ENGH), RIB Software (RIB), IntegraFin (IHP), Real Matters (REAL), Isra Vision (ISR), NCC Group (NCC), Blue Prism Group (PRSM), Kape Technologies (KAPE) and Midwich Group (MIDW).
View all of KNOS's competitors.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kainos Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Kainos Group investors own include GW Pharmaceuticals (GWPH), NetApp (NTAP), Twitter (TWTR), Vuzix (VUZI), Arbutus Biopharma (ABUS), Heat Biologics (HTBX), Lloyds Banking Group (LYG), Marvell Technology (MRVL), McEwen Mining (MUX) and Nokia (NOK).

What is Kainos Group's stock symbol?

Kainos Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "KNOS."

How do I buy shares of Kainos Group?

Shares of KNOS and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

What is Kainos Group's stock price today?

One share of KNOS stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 1,398.22.

How much money does Kainos Group make?

Kainos Group has a market capitalization of £1.72 billion and generates £234.69 million in revenue each year.

How many employees does Kainos Group have?

Kainos Group employs 1,539 workers across the globe.

What is Kainos Group's official website?

The official website for Kainos Group is www.kainos.com.

Where are Kainos Group's headquarters?

Kainos Group is headquartered at 4-6 Upper Crescent, BELFAST, NIR BT7 1NT, United Kingdom.

How can I contact Kainos Group?

Kainos Group's mailing address is 4-6 Upper Crescent, BELFAST, NIR BT7 1NT, United Kingdom. The company can be reached via phone at +44-28-90571100.

This page was last updated on 6/15/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

30 Days of MarketBeat All Access for $1.00

Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring
View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio.
Stock Ideas and Recommendations
Get daily stock ideas top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report.
Advanced Stock Screeners and Research Tools
Identify stocks that meet your criteria using seven unique stock screeners. See what's happening in the market right now with MarketBeat's real-time news feed. Export data to Excel for your own analysis.

Start Your Risk-Free Trial Subscription Here