European Growth Companies With Strong Insider Ownership

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As European markets navigate interest rate policies and trade uncertainties, major stock indexes such as Italy's FTSE MIB and Germany's DAX have shown resilience with modest gains. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing to investors, as strong insider stakes often signal confidence in the company's long-term potential amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
XTPL (WSE:XTP)23.3%107.3%
Xbrane Biopharma (OM:XBRANE)13%112.0%
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM)11.9%44.2%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)12.5%90.7%
KebNi (OM:KEBNI B)38%63.7%
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS)24.4%97.5%
CTT Systems (OM:CTT)17.5%37.9%
Circus (XTRA:CA1)24.5%67.1%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR)29.7%43.5%
Bergen Carbon Solutions (OB:BCS)12%64.6%

Click here to see the full list of 219 stocks from our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Pharmanutra (BIT:PHN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Pharmanutra S.p.A. is a pharmaceutical and nutraceutical company that focuses on researching, designing, developing, and marketing nutritional supplements and medical devices across Italy, Europe, the Middle East, South America, the Far East, and internationally with a market cap of €384.13 million.

Operations: Pharmanutra S.p.A. generates revenue through its activities in researching, designing, developing, and marketing nutritional supplements and medical devices across various international markets.

Insider Ownership: 10.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 17.5% p.a.

Pharmanutra demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 17.5% annually, outpacing the Italian market's 9.2%. Revenue is also expected to increase at 12.4% per year, surpassing the market average of 4.9%. Despite a dividend yield of 2.5%, it isn't well covered by free cash flows. Recent results show sales and revenue growth from €56 million and €57 million to €61.88 million and €63.1 million respectively, indicating solid performance momentum.

BIT:PHN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2025

Pexip Holding (OB:PEXIP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Pexip Holding ASA is a video technology company offering an end-to-end video conferencing platform and digital infrastructure across various regions, with a market cap of NOK6.26 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from the sale of collaboration services, amounting to NOK1.19 billion.

Insider Ownership: 12.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.5% p.a.

Pexip Holding shows promising growth potential with expected earnings growth of 20.5% annually, surpassing the Norwegian market's 13.3%. Despite a dividend yield of 4.09%, it isn't well covered by earnings or cash flows. Recent insider buying and a completed share buyback program indicate confidence in future prospects. The company reported increased sales from NOK 265.58 million to NOK 281.12 million and net income rising significantly, reflecting improved financial performance this year.

OB:PEXIP Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025

Nordrest Holding (OM:NREST)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nordrest Holding AB (publ) is a foodservice company operating in Sweden and internationally, with a market capitalization of SEK2.53 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segment includes its restaurant operations, which generated SEK2.15 billion.

Insider Ownership: 31.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 17.5% p.a.

Nordrest Holding demonstrates growth potential with earnings increasing by 22.5% over the past year and forecasted to grow annually at 17.5%, outpacing the Swedish market's 16.4%. Despite trading below its estimated fair value, revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace of 12.1% per year, though still faster than the Swedish market average. Recent reports show improved financial performance with second-quarter sales reaching SEK 615.13 million and net income rising to SEK 43.66 million from last year’s figures.

OM:NREST Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2025

Summing It All Up

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.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.

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