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US Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership

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As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed landscape with investors awaiting the Federal Reserve's rate decision, attention has turned to growth companies with high insider ownership. In uncertain times, stocks with significant insider investment often signal confidence from those who know the company best, making them an attractive option for potential investors.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)26%23.2%
GigaCloud Technology (NasdaqGM:GCT)25.7%24.3%
Atlas Energy Solutions (NYSE:AESI)29.1%42.1%
Victory Capital Holdings (NasdaqGS:VCTR)10.2%32.3%
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI)25.7%27.1%
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS)13.7%40.7%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)14.1%94.1%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%81.5%
BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB)22.9%51.2%
Carlyle Group (NasdaqGS:CG)29.5%22%

Click here to see the full list of 177 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

Afya (NasdaqGS:AFYA)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Afya Limited is a Brazilian medical education group with a market cap of $1.47 billion.

Operations: Afya Limited generates revenue from three main segments: Undergrad (R$2.68 billion), Continuing Education (R$160.66 million), and Segment Adjustment (R$238.30 million).

Insider Ownership: 24.7%

Afya Limited, a growth company with high insider ownership, is trading at 51.5% below its estimated fair value and shows strong earnings growth of 63.9% over the past year. Analysts expect its revenue to grow by 9.8% annually, outpacing the US market's forecasted growth of 8.8%. Recent financial results for Q2 2024 reported net income of BRL158.21 million compared to BRL82.79 million a year ago, indicating substantial profitability improvements and solidifying its position in the educational sector.

NasdaqGS:AFYA Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:AFYA Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

AppLovin (NasdaqGS:APP)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: AppLovin Corporation operates a software-based platform that helps advertisers improve marketing and monetization of their content globally, with a market cap of $37.63 billion.

Operations: AppLovin's revenue segments include $1.49 billion from Apps and $2.47 billion from its Software Platform.

Insider Ownership: 38.4%

AppLovin, with significant insider ownership, is trading at 50.4% below its estimated fair value and exhibits strong earnings growth potential, forecasted to grow 24.2% annually. Recent Q2 2024 results showed a net income of US$309.97 million compared to US$80.36 million a year ago, reflecting substantial profitability improvements despite being dropped from several Russell indices in July 2024. Revenue for the same period increased to US$1.08 billion from US$750.17 million last year.

NasdaqGS:APP Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
NasdaqGS:APP Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

Similarweb (NYSE:SMWB)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Similarweb Ltd. provides cloud-based digital intelligence solutions globally and has a market cap of $660.35 million.

Operations: Revenue from online financial information providers is $231.21 million.

Insider Ownership: 25.6%

Similarweb, a growth company with high insider ownership, recently raised $27.48 million through a follow-on equity offering and appointed Kipp Bodnar to its board, enhancing its strategic direction. The company reported Q2 2024 revenue of $60.64 million, up from $53.68 million a year ago, and significantly reduced its net loss to $0.74 million from $9.29 million last year. Revenue for 2024 is projected between $246-$248 million, indicating continued growth momentum despite shareholder dilution over the past year.

NYSE:SMWB Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024
NYSE:SMWB Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2024

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