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California BanCorp And 2 More High Growth Companies Insiders Favor

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As the U.S. stock market grapples with the impact of newly imposed tariffs and economic uncertainty, investors are closely watching sectors that might offer resilience amid volatility. In such an environment, companies with strong insider ownership can be appealing, as they often signal confidence from those most familiar with the business's prospects and operations.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)26%25.6%
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI)14.2%29.1%
Corcept Therapeutics (NasdaqCM:CORT)11.7%36.7%
Hims & Hers Health (NYSE:HIMS)13.2%21.8%
On Holding (NYSE:ONON)19.1%29.6%
Kingstone Companies (NasdaqCM:KINS)17.7%24.2%
Astera Labs (NasdaqGS:ALAB)15.9%61.1%
BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB)16.5%41.1%
Upstart Holdings (NasdaqGS:UPST)12.7%100.1%
Credit Acceptance (NasdaqGS:CACC)14.4%33.6%

Click here to see the full list of 201 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

California BanCorp (NasdaqCM:BCAL)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: California BanCorp operates as the bank holding company for California Bank of Commerce, N.A., with a market cap of $515.93 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its Commercial Banking segment, amounting to $106.05 million.

Insider Ownership: 17.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 67.3% p.a.

California BanCorp shows promising growth potential with revenue forecasted to grow 27.3% annually, outpacing the US market. Earnings are expected to increase significantly at 67.3% per year, despite recent profit margin declines due to large one-off items impacting results. Fourth-quarter net income surged to US$16.77 million from US$4.41 million a year ago, although full-year net income decreased compared to the previous year. The stock trades slightly below its estimated fair value without substantial insider trading activity recently noted.

NasdaqCM:BCAL Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NasdaqCM:BCAL Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Campbell's (NasdaqGS:CPB)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Campbell's Company, along with its subsidiaries, manufactures and markets food and beverage products both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $11.94 billion.

Operations: Campbell's revenue is derived from two main segments: Snacks, contributing $4.33 billion, and Meals & Beverages, accounting for $5.56 billion.

Insider Ownership: 34.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.3% p.a.

Campbell's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 21.3% annually, surpassing the US market average, though revenue growth lags at 1.9%. Recent insider activity shows more shares bought than sold, albeit not in substantial volumes. The company maintains a reliable dividend yield of 3.78%, but profit margins have decreased from last year. Campbell's stock trades well below its estimated fair value, and recent leadership changes could impact future performance positively given Risa Cretella’s extensive industry experience.

NasdaqGS:CPB Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025
NasdaqGS:CPB Ownership Breakdown as at Mar 2025

Guild Holdings (NYSE:GHLD)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Guild Holdings Company originates, sells, and services residential mortgage loans in the United States with a market cap of approximately $773.57 million.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include $684.44 million from origination and $16.82 million from servicing residential mortgage loans in the United States.

Insider Ownership: 11.4%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 118.5% p.a.

Guild Holdings' revenue is projected to grow at 22.2% annually, outpacing the US market average, with earnings expected to increase significantly by 118.52% per year. Despite trading at a 36.5% discount to its estimated fair value and being well-valued relative to peers, insider buying hasn't been substantial recently. The company has filed shelf registrations totaling over $1 billion in January 2025, indicating potential capital raising activities amid its growth trajectory challenges with debt coverage through operating cash flow.

NYSE:GHLD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Mar 2025
NYSE:GHLD Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Mar 2025

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