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European Growth Companies Insiders Are Eager To Own

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Amid ongoing concerns about U.S. trade tariffs and uncertain monetary policies, the European market has faced some challenges, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index ending slightly lower. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business.

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Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Elicera Therapeutics (OM:ELIC)27.8%97.2%
Vow (OB:VOW)13.1%120.9%
Pharma Mar (BME:PHM)11.8%40.8%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR)29.7%41.3%
Bergen Carbon Solutions (OB:BCS)12%50.8%
Elliptic Laboratories (OB:ELABS)22.6%88.2%
Ortoma (OM:ORT B)27.7%68.6%
Nordic Halibut (OB:NOHAL)29.8%56.3%
MedinCell (ENXTPA:MEDCL)13.9%114.3%
Circus (XTRA:CA1)26%51.4%

Click here to see the full list of 229 stocks from our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's take a closer look at a couple of our picks from the screened companies.

Ferrari (BIT:RACE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Ferrari N.V. designs, engineers, produces, and sells luxury performance sports cars globally and has a market cap of approximately €73.46 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its luxury performance sports car segment, generating approximately €6.68 billion.

Insider Ownership: 10.6%

Ferrari's earnings are forecast to grow at 9.1% annually, outpacing the Italian market. The company recently completed a $3.15 billion equity offering and has high insider ownership, signaling confidence in its growth prospects despite substantial debt levels. Ferrari's revenue is expected to increase by 7.9% per year, faster than the local market average, supported by strong recent earnings performance and strategic partnerships like the Hot Wheels collaboration with Mattel for expanded product lines.

BIT:RACE Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
BIT:RACE Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Mowi (OB:MOWI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mowi ASA is a seafood company that farms, produces, and supplies Atlantic salmon products globally, with a market cap of NOK104.20 billion.

Operations: Mowi ASA's revenue is primarily derived from its Farming segment at €3.51 billion, Sales & Marketing - Markets at €4.00 billion, Sales and Marketing - Consumer Products at €3.70 billion, and Feed at €1.12 billion.

Insider Ownership: 15.4%

Mowi's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 22.9% annually, surpassing the Norwegian market average. The company is trading below its estimated fair value and has seen more insider buying than selling recently, indicating confidence despite high debt levels. Mowi's strategic review of its Feed division and increased ownership in Nova Sea highlight efforts to streamline operations amid robust financial performance, with recent full-year sales reaching €5.60 billion and net income of €468.5 million.

OB:MOWI Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
OB:MOWI Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

EQT (OM:EQT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: EQT AB (publ) is a global private equity and venture capital firm focusing on private capital and real asset segments, with a market cap of approximately SEK368.69 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Central segment (€41.50 million), Real Assets (€951.90 million), and Private Capital (€1.36 billion).

Insider Ownership: 12.3%

EQT is poised for growth with its earnings forecast to rise by 27.8% annually, outpacing the Swedish market. Despite recent insider selling, EQT's substantial investments and strategic initiatives signal confidence in its future trajectory. The company's revenue is expected to grow at 12.6% per year, and it trades below estimated fair value. Recent leadership changes position EQT for continued success as it embarks on a €100 billion fundraising cycle and explores new investment strategies, enhancing its competitive edge in private equity markets.

OM:EQT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Mar 2025
OM:EQT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Mar 2025

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