Kainos Continues Buyback Programme With Purchase and Cancellation of 31,727 Shares

Kainos Group plc ( (GB:KNOS) ) just unveiled an update.

Kainos Group plc has repurchased 31,727 of its ordinary shares on 14 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 989.5p and 1,000p, with a volume-weighted average price of 996.7939p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme initiated in November 2025. The company intends to cancel the repurchased shares, a move that will marginally reduce the total share count and can enhance earnings per share, underscoring management’s continued use of buybacks as a capital allocation tool and potentially signalling confidence in the company’s valuation to shareholders.

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.

To see Spark’s full report on GB:KNOS stock, click here.

More about Kainos Group plc

Kainos Group plc is a UK-listed technology company that provides digital services and software solutions, including IT consulting and bespoke software development, with a focus on public sector and commercial clients. The company is known for delivering large-scale digital transformation projects and cloud-based platforms, positioning it as a key player in the UK and international digital services market.

Average Trading Volume: 358,358

Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.21B

For an in-depth examination of KNOS stock, go to TipRanks’ Overview page.