Kainos Continues Buyback Programme with Further Share Repurchase and Cancellation

Kainos Group plc ( (GB:KNOS) ) has shared an announcement.

Kainos Group plc has repurchased 5,107 of its ordinary shares on 15 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices between 995.5p and 1,000p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 997.91p, as part of the share buyback programme initiated in November 2025. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, a move that will marginally reduce the number of shares in issue and can enhance earnings per share, underlining management’s ongoing use of buybacks as a capital allocation tool that may support the share price and reward existing investors.

The most recent analyst rating on (GB:KNOS) stock is a Hold with a £1030.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Kainos Group plc stock, see the GB:KNOS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on GB:KNOS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, GB:KNOS is a Outperform.

Kainos Group plc has a strong financial foundation and is actively enhancing shareholder value through a share buyback program. However, the high P/E ratio suggests potential overvaluation, and technical indicators point to a possible pullback. The company’s ability to sustain growth amidst recent challenges will be crucial for future performance.

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More about Kainos Group plc

Kainos Group plc is a UK-listed technology company that provides digital services and software solutions, with its shares traded on the London Stock Exchange. The company operates in the broader IT and digital transformation space, serving corporate and public-sector clients that rely on scalable, cloud-enabled platforms and consulting expertise.

Average Trading Volume: 360,128

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.19B

For detailed information about KNOS stock, go to TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.