Kainos Group (LSE:KNOS) expects revenue for the year to 31 March 2026 ahead of consensus and adjusted PBT in line with forecasts. The board said the group delivered double‑digit percentage revenue growth in the second half, very strong sales and record backlog levels.
The company provided a company‑compiled range against sell‑side estimates: revenue £392.1m–£411.1m (consensus £406.5m) and adjusted PBT £65.6m–£70.0m (consensus £66.4m). Headcount grew 21% to 3,475 people, including 259 contractors and third‑party consultants; Kainos (LSE:KNOS) said use of external contractors is a deliberate response to demand, with a short‑term margin impact.
Workday Products reported Annual Recurring Revenue exceeding £89m and remains on track for £100m ARR during calendar 2026 and £200m by 2030; its Pay Transparency product, launched in November, secured 35 clients. Digital Services secured major healthcare and public sector programmes, including work with NHS England and the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, while Workday Services returned to growth in H1 and made further progress in H2, notably in the Americas and APAC.
"We are optimistic about the future given our strong momentum across digital transformation and our Workday businesses and reflecting our customers' continued trust and our colleagues' on‑going commitment," the company said.
Kainos added that margin improvement is anticipated in H2 FY27 as contractor use reduces and highlighted a debt‑free balance sheet, strong backlog and pipeline.
The company will publish results for the year ended 31 March on 18 May.
