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Kainos Shares Fall Despite 37% Revenue Growth

Kainos Group shares were down in early trading today as the software and digital services company reported interim results showing strong revenue growth alongside a lower gross margin and restated bookings.

Kainos Group (LSE: KNOS) shares were down more than 6% in early trading today, as the company reported interim results. The digital services and Workday software group reported revenue up 37% for the six months to the 30th of September. The share price move is from a delayed quote as of 08:30 London time.

Even after the fall, the shares are 60.3% above their 52-week low and 16.5% below their 52-week high. They are up 11.6% so far this year.

Line chart of Kainos Group share price over the month to 9 November 2026.
Kainos shares over the month to today, with the session’s fall marked (delayed quote, 08:30 London time)

What the results showed

Revenue rose to £268.8m from £196.1m, with 36% organic growth. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose 30% to £41.7m from £32.0m, and adjusted diluted earnings per share rose 45% to 27.4p. The interim dividend is 10.4p, up from 9.8p. Chief executive Brendan Mooney described it as an excellent six months.

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The details in the announcement

Group gross margin fell to 43.1% from 48.0%. In Digital Services, where revenue rose 57% to £162.5m, gross margin was 31.9% against 35.8%, mostly because more work went through contractors and partners. Revenue delivered through partners and contractors rose from £15.1m to £49.2m. Kainos said about 60% of that £49.2m relates to responding to rapid growth, which it called a timing issue, and about 40% is structural as it acts as prime contractor on larger contracts.

On the outlook, Kainos expects further growth in revenue and adjusted pre-tax profit in the second half, in line with current market expectations. It also said:

In Digital Services, a stronger second half comparative will result in the revenue growth rate moderating from the exceptional level achieved in the first half.

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Bookings of £402.3m, up 27%, and backlog of £853.0m, up 26%, now use a revised method that counts the full value of Digital Services contracts. On the previous basis, bookings were £304.7m, up 34%, and backlog was £472.6m, up 19%. Revenue recognition is unaffected.

The interim dividend goes ex-dividend on the 19th of November and is paid on the 11th of December. Kainos also said £111m Home Office and £84m Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office contracts are due to be signed in the second half.

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