Highlights
- Investors who believed in their investment theory and stayed invested throughout the pandemic period has been rewarded with good return in 2021.
- Many fundamentally good stocks have performed better than market expectations and delivered multi-fold returns to investors.
2021 would be known as a revival year for the London Stock Exchange as many stocks have shown excellent recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic. Investors who believed in their investment theory and stayed invested throughout the pandemic period were rewarded with good returns in 2021. Many fundamentally good stocks have performed better market expectations and delivered multi-fold returns to investors.

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Here we will discuss 5 FTSE-listed stocks that gave more than 100% return to investors in 2021. If one had made a diversified portfolio of these 5 stocks and had invested £1,000 (£200 in each) his return would have been massive, over 1400%
Reach Plc (LON:RCH)
FTSE250 listed company operates in the media segment. It is engaged in content creation and distribution through newspapers, digital platforms, and magazines.
The company’s total year-to-date revenue till 21 November 2021 rose by 2%. The current business revenue is ahead of full-year expectations, mainly driven by significant growth in digital revenue.
The new customer registrations for the company have reached the 8 million mark, close to 10 million targets set by the company. In the next phase of growth, the company is expected to increase its monetisation through a customer value strategy, including retention and an increase in engagement frequency of customers.
Reach Plc’s current market cap stands at £849.1 million. In the last one year, the stock has given a 108.90% return to its shareholders and in 3 years, it has given a return of 368%.
Renewi Plc (LON: RWI)
The company operates in the recycling of waste products. It has 174 operating sites in different European countries where it uses innovative recycling processes to turn waste into raw materials. It reported an 11% growth in revenue at €915.6 million, while its underlying EBITDA grew by 43% at €126.6 million for the six months ended 30 September 2021.
The ongoing supply chain constraints have increased demand for recycled products leading to higher recycled product prices. The company’s management has a positive outlook for upcoming quarters and expects to achieve carbon reduction targets through its innovative technology and high-quality recycled material.
Renewi Plc’s current market cap stands at £613.2 million. In the last one year, the stock has given a 117.4% return to its shareholders. In the last three years, the company has given a return of 101% to the investors.
Indivior Plc (LON: INDV)
FTSE250 listed company operates in the pharmaceutical segment in 40 different countries. It manufactures and markets prescription drugs to treat opioid use disorder and addiction. The company reported an 18% rise in revenue at USD 187 million for the third quarter, while its year-to-date revenue was USD 568 million for the first nine months of 2021.
The robust revenue growth was mainly due to higher sales of SUBLOCADE and buprenorphine medication in the US market. Following a good performance in the third quarter, the company has raised its full-year revenue guidance in the range of USD 750m to USD 770m.
Indivior Plc’s current market cap stands at £1,605 million. In the last one year, the stock has given a 120.8% return to its shareholders, while its return in the last three years has been 197%.
Kin and Carta Plc (LON: KCT)
The digital service provider has operations in the UK and the US market. It offers digital products and services to its clients.
The net revenue for the company increased by 12%, driven by significant client wins in the UK and the US markets. For the financial year ended 31 July 2021, the adjusted net revenue stood at £141.4 million, while its operating profit was £15 million.
Kin and Carta Plc’s current market cap stands at £539.7 million. In the last one year, the stock has given a 197.6% return to its shareholders. In 3 years, the stocks return to the investors has been 200%.
Future Plc (LON: FUTR)
The content creation company publishes interactive content for different market segments like technology, sports, and many other submarkets. It operates through media and magazine publications in the UK and the US market.
The significant growth in digital content consumption after the pandemic has benefited the company. As a result, its revenue was up by 79% at £606.8 million, while its operating profit grew by 127% at £115.3 million for the financial year ended 30 September 2021.
Future Plc’s current market cap stands at £4,356 million. In the last one year, the stock has given a 109% return to its shareholders, while in the last three years, the return has been of massive 561%