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Examining 3 US Growth Companies With Up To 20% Insider Ownership

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As the U.S. stock market shows modest gains with major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 inching upward, investors are keenly watching the unfolding earnings season for clues about future market directions. In such a climate, examining growth companies with high insider ownership can offer valuable insights, as these firms often demonstrate alignment between management's interests and those of shareholders, potentially enhancing stability and confidence amidst market fluctuations.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)26%22.1%
GigaCloud Technology (NasdaqGM:GCT)25.9%25.2%
PDD Holdings (NasdaqGS:PDD)32.1%21.4%
Victory Capital Holdings (NasdaqGS:VCTR)12%34%
Bridge Investment Group Holdings (NYSE:BRDG)11.6%98.2%
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI)14.3%39.1%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)14.5%60.9%
Carlyle Group (NasdaqGS:CG)29.2%23.6%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%74.3%
BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB)22.9%94.7%

Click here to see the full list of 185 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

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

Amer Sports (NYSE:AS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Amer Sports, Inc. is a global company that designs, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells sports equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories across various regions with a market capitalization of $5.56 billion.

Operations: Amer Sports generates revenue through three primary segments: Technical Apparel ($1.75 billion), Outdoor Performance ($1.69 billion), and Ball & Racquet Sports ($1.06 billion).

Insider Ownership: 20.6%

Amer Sports, recently added to multiple Russell indexes, indicates robust market recognition. Despite a challenging Q2 with an expected operating margin of 0.0% and negative EPS, Amer Sports forecasts mid-teens revenue growth for 2024 with improved year-end earnings projections, reflecting a recovery trajectory. Insider trading stability over the past three months complements this outlook, reinforcing its potential amidst forecasted above-market revenue growth and significant anticipated earnings improvement.

NYSE:AS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
NYSE:AS Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

Bridge Investment Group Holdings (NYSE:BRDG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc., operating in the United States, is a real estate investment management firm with a market capitalization of approximately $1.01 billion.

Operations: The firm generates its revenue primarily through its role as a fully integrated real estate investment manager, amounting to $326.32 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.6%

Bridge Investment Group Holdings is poised for substantial growth, with earnings expected to rise substantially and revenue projected to increase by 23.7% annually, outpacing the US market's 8.6%. Despite trading at a significant discount to its fair value and having high insider ownership, challenges include a high debt level and recent shareholder dilution. The firm's commitment to affordable housing was highlighted by a recent deal ensuring long-term affordability for hundreds of units, demonstrating strong community engagement and potential for sustainable impact.

NYSE:BRDG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024
NYSE:BRDG Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jul 2024

Mach Natural Resources (NYSE:MNR)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Mach Natural Resources LP is an independent upstream oil and gas company specializing in the acquisition, development, and production of oil and natural gas reserves in the Anadarko Basin region, with a market cap of approximately $1.86 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its exploration and production activities, totaling approximately $758.38 million.

Insider Ownership: 15.1%

Mach Natural Resources, despite its recent dividend decrease to US$0.75, shows robust growth potential with earnings forecasted to rise by 49.37% annually. Trading 65.1% below its estimated fair value and with analysts predicting a 36.2% price increase, the firm benefits from substantial insider purchases over the past three months, indicating strong internal confidence. However, it faces challenges like high debt levels and a significant drop in net income from US$91.69 million to US$41.7 million in Q1 2024 compared to the previous year.

NYSE:MNR Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024
NYSE:MNR Ownership Breakdown as at Jul 2024

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