Kainos Continues Buyback With Purchase and Cancellation of 26,150 Shares

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

Kainos Group plc has repurchased 26,150 of its ordinary shares on 6 January 2026 via Investec Bank at prices ranging between 984.5p and 1,000.0p, with a volume‑weighted average price of 994.0844p, as part of its ongoing share buyback programme that commenced in November 2025. The company intends to cancel the shares, a move that will marginally reduce the total share count and can enhance earnings per share, signalling continued management commitment to returning capital to shareholders and potentially supporting the stock’s valuation.

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, including IT consulting, digital transformation and platform implementation, primarily to public sector bodies and commercial clients. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and the company has been using a share buyback programme as part of its broader capital management strategy.

Average Trading Volume: 388,771

Technical Sentiment Signal: Strong Buy

Current Market Cap: £1.19B

See more data about KNOS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.