Insider-Led Growth Companies To Watch Now

As the U.S. stock market grapples with political and economic uncertainty, leading to a correction in major indices like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, investors are increasingly seeking stability amidst volatility. In such times, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal strong alignment between management and shareholder interests—a crucial factor when navigating turbulent market conditions.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United States

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)	26%	25.6%
Duolingo (NasdaqGS:DUOL)	14.4%	37.1%
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS)	13.2%	21.9%
Corcept Therapeutics (NasdaqCM:CORT)	11.7%	36.7%
Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB)	15.9%	61.1%
Kingstone Companies (NasdaqCM:KINS)	17.9%	24.2%
BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB)	16.5%	41.1%
Clene (NasdaqCM:CLNN)	20.7%	59.1%
Upstart Holdings (NasdaqGS:UPST)	12.7%	100.1%
Credit Acceptance (NasdaqGS:CACC)	14.4%	33.6%

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LifeMD (NasdaqGM:LFMD)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: LifeMD, Inc. is a direct-to-patient telehealth company in the United States that facilitates connections between consumers and healthcare professionals for medical care, with a market cap of $257.25 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $158.44 million from telehealth services and $54.02 million from Worksimpli.

Insider Ownership: 13.8%

LifeMD, Inc. is experiencing rapid revenue growth, with a forecasted annual increase of 19.3%, surpassing the US market average. Despite recent volatility in its share price and significant insider selling over the past quarter, LifeMD's strategic expansions into behavioral health and partnerships like the one with LillyDirect for obesity treatment are bolstering its comprehensive healthcare offerings. The company reported substantial revenue increases for 2024 and expects further growth in 2025, indicating strong potential as it targets profitability within three years.

• Unlock comprehensive insights into our analysis of LifeMD stock in this growth report.
• The analysis detailed in our LifeMD valuation report hints at an deflated share price compared to its estimated value.

AppLovin (NasdaqGS:APP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: AppLovin Corporation operates a software-based platform designed to improve marketing and monetization for advertisers globally, with a market cap of $92.67 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is derived from two main segments: Apps, generating $1.49 billion, and Advertising, contributing $3.22 billion.

Insider Ownership: 30.8%

AppLovin is experiencing strong earnings growth, forecasted at 24.3% annually, exceeding the US market average. Despite recent insider selling and share price volatility, the company has completed significant share buybacks worth $3.57 billion. However, legal challenges arise from allegations of unethical practices linked to its Axon 2.0 platform and data handling issues with Meta Platforms Inc., impacting investor sentiment despite robust revenue increases in recent quarters.

• Click here to discover the nuances of AppLovin with our detailed analytical future growth report.
• According our valuation report, there's an indication that AppLovin's share price might be on the expensive side.

Karman Holdings (NYSE:KRMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Karman Holdings Inc., with a market cap of $3.98 billion, operates through its subsidiary Karman Space and Defense to design, test, manufacture, and sell mission-critical systems for missile and defense, space programs, hypersonic technologies, and launch vehicle markets.

Operations: Karman Holdings generates revenue of $331.01 million from its operations in the space and defense industry, focusing on mission-critical systems for various high-tech markets.

Insider Ownership: 15.2%

Karman Holdings has recently completed a US$506 million IPO and filed a US$252.86 million shelf registration, indicating active capital market engagement. While earnings are expected to grow significantly at 51.5% annually, surpassing the US market average, the company faces challenges with low return on equity and interest coverage concerns. Despite becoming profitable this year, shares remain highly illiquid with recent substantial insider selling impacting investor confidence despite analyst optimism for price appreciation.

• Get an in-depth perspective on Karman Holdings' performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.
• Our valuation report unveils the possibility Karman Holdings' shares may be trading at a premium.

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