RE: SP19 Jul 2025 11:06
hi bingobob007,
not a direct equivalent in the ftse 100 of a company that rose from around 60 pence to over £10 in a short timeframe—two orders of magnitude—over the past few years. uk blue-chips generally deliver moderate, steady growth, not explosive 15× jumps.
however, there are some notable exceptions worth mentioning:
⚔️ bab**** international & bae systems (defence surge, 2025)
bab****'s share price doubled (~+118%) in under a year, driven by strong defence spending and contract wins
bae systems also gained ~65% in the same period
still, these moves represent 2× to 3× growth, not the 10–15× needed to jump from 60p to £10.
🦸♂️ the “unglamorous seven”: 600–1,000% over two decades
companies like bunzl, howdens, compass, intertek, relx, experian, diploma returned ~600–1,000% over 20 years—5–10× growth, but spread over two decades.
while impressive, these gains were gradual, not swift transformations.
📊 fastest recent uk long-run success
a rare case: yü group (yu) delivered a stunning 1,800% return over five years, but this is not in the ftse 100
🔍 summary: has any ftse 100 stock done it?
no ftse 100 company has gone from ~60 p to >1,000 p (£10) in a short (1–3 year) period.
rapid 2×–3× jumps have happened (e.g., bab****, bae), but not the 15× leap you’re asking about.
long-term gains of 5–10 times occurred over decades, not years.
💡 why it's rare
ftse 100 stocks are large, established companies with slower, steadier growth profiles.
massive share price jumps are typically seen only in small-caps or aim-listed stocks—lighter, riskier, and higher growth potential.
🔭 what to watch
suppose you're seeking a company that could go from 60 p to £10+ within a few years. in that case, you'd need to track smaller, high-growth stocks—often on aim or ftse 250—typically aligned with structural shifts, disruptive technologies, or takeover speculation.
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