Kainos Group (KNOS) Trading update summary

Trading performance and outlook

• Achieved double-digit revenue growth and record backlog for the year ended 31 March 2026.

• Strong sales momentum has continued into the new financial year, with significant contract wins.

• Revenue and adjusted PBT for FY27 are now expected to be comfortably ahead of current market expectations.

• Digital Services division is growing strongly, supported by major contracts secured in late FY26 and early FY27.

• Both Workday Services and Workday Products divisions recorded double-digit revenue increases year-on-year.

Strategic positioning and confidence

• Outlook remains positive, supported by a robust pipeline and significant multi-year contracted backlog.

• Operates in markets with clear structural growth trends, despite ongoing macroeconomic volatility.

• Well positioned to deliver on strategic objectives across all divisions.

Guidance and upcoming events

• FY27 revenue guidance increased to above the consensus range of £498.0m–£514.0m; adjusted PBT expected above £75.0m–£84.0m.

• Interim results for the six months ending 30 September 2026 will be announced on 9 November 2026.