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28-04-2025
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High Growth Tech Stocks in the UK to Watch April 2025
As the UK market grapples with global economic challenges, including the ripple effects of China's sluggish recovery impacting the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence high-growth sectors. In such a climate, identifying tech stocks with robust growth potential involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability amid fluctuating market conditions. Name Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Growth Rating Facilities by ADF 26.24% 161.47% ★★★★★☆ YouGov 4.12% 64.42% ★★★★★☆ Audioboom Group 8.84% 59.33% ★★★★★☆ Pinewood Technologies Group 24.48% 41.53% ★★★★★☆ Redcentric 5.32% 67.90% ★★★★★☆ Oxford Biomedica 16.52% 82.05% ★★★★★☆ Windar Photonics 37.17% 46.73% ★★★★★☆ Trustpilot Group 15.02% 40.20% ★★★★★☆ Cordel Group 33.50% 148.58% ★★★★★☆ Vinanz 113.60% 125.86% ★★★★★☆ Click here to see the full list of 37 stocks from our UK High Growth Tech and AI Stocks screener. Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen. Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Midwich Group plc, along with its subsidiaries, is a distributor of audio visual solutions to trade customers across various regions including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and North America with a market capitalization of £189.09 million. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from distributing computer peripherals, with a significant contribution of £1.32 billion. Amid a challenging year, Midwich Group demonstrated resilience with a revenue increase to £1,317 million from £1,295 million previously. Despite a dip in net income to £16.03 million from last year's £26.82 million, the firm is poised for significant growth with expected annual earnings growth of 22.2%. This outpaces the broader UK market forecast of 13.7% and suggests robust future prospects despite current hurdles like reduced dividends and lower profit margins (1.2% down from 2.1%). With an emphasis on expanding its technological offerings and adapting to market demands, Midwich appears well-positioned for recovery and growth in the evolving tech landscape. Dive into the specifics of Midwich Group here with our thorough health report. Explore historical data to track Midwich Group's performance over time in our Past section. Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆ Overview: Genus plc is an animal genetics company with operations spanning North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and Asia and has a market cap of approximately £1.05 billion. Operations: Genus plc generates revenue primarily through its two main segments: Genus ABS, contributing £311.10 million, and Genus PIC, contributing £358 million. The company focuses on animal genetics across various global regions. With a strategic leadership transition on the horizon, Genus plc is setting the stage for robust governance and financial oversight. Andy Russell's appointment as CFO, effective August 2025, follows his impactful tenure at Smith & Nephew, promising to infuse Genus with deep financial acumen and M&A expertise. Despite recent challenges reflected in a slight dip in sales to £336.4 million and net income falling to £1.5 million from £10.3 million last year, the company's R&D commitment remains strong, positioning it well for future innovations in biotechnology—a sector where staying ahead technologically is crucial for growth. This focus on R&D is essential as it nurtures potential breakthroughs that could significantly enhance Genus's market position and profitability in the coming years. Navigate through the intricacies of Genus with our comprehensive health report here. Learn about Genus' historical performance. Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆ Overview: Trustpilot Group plc operates an online review platform serving businesses and consumers across the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, and other international markets, with a market capitalization of £913.14 million. Operations: The company generates revenue primarily from its platform as an Internet Information Provider, totaling $210.75 million. Trustpilot Group's recent innovations and strategic buybacks underscore its agile adaptation in the tech landscape. The company introduced new features enhancing customer engagement through actionable insights from reviews, a critical move as evidenced by a PWC survey highlighting trust's impact on financial performance. Furthermore, Trustpilot repurchased shares worth £13.52 million, signaling confidence in its operational strategy and financial health. Despite a slight dip in net income to $6.23 million from $7.11 million last year, the firm is poised for growth with revenue up to $210.75 million, marking a 15% increase year-over-year and outpacing the UK market's average growth rate of 3.9%. This trajectory is supported by an anticipated earnings growth of 40.2% annually, positioning Trustpilot favorably within the competitive tech sector. Click here and access our complete health analysis report to understand the dynamics of Trustpilot Group. Understand Trustpilot Group's track record by examining our Past report. Click through to start exploring the rest of the 34 UK High Growth Tech and AI Stocks now. Are you invested in these stocks already? Keep abreast of every twist and turn by setting up a portfolio with Simply Wall St, where we make it simple for investors like you to stay informed and proactive. Invest smarter with the free Simply Wall St app providing detailed insights into every stock market around the globe. Explore high-performing small cap companies that haven't yet garnered significant analyst attention. Fuel your portfolio with companies showing strong growth potential, backed by optimistic outlooks both from analysts and management. Find companies with promising cash flow potential yet trading below their fair value. This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Companies discussed in this article include AIM:MIDW LSE:GNS and LSE:TRST. 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BBC News
27-03-2025
- BBC News
Bradford school warns pupils over fake Snapchat profiles
Pupils at a secondary school have been warned after some of them were sent indecent images by adult men posing as their classmates on social media. Bradford Forster Academy sent a letter to parents urging them to be on their guard because fake Snapchat accounts had been used to send inappropriate material. The letter seen by the BBC, from safeguarding lead Andy Russell, said anyone affected by the issue should report it. West Yorkshire Police and Snapchat have been contacted for comment. The school said: "As part of our safeguarding efforts, we strongly advise of parents/carers to be vigilant in monitoring their child's online activity, particularly on social media platforms such as Snapchat. "It is important to ensure that accounts are secure and any suspicious activity is reported immediately."Bradford Forster Academy is a secondary school for children aged 11-16. It currently has just over 1,000 pupils. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
