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US Growth Companies With Insider Ownership Up To 37%

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As the U.S. stock market experiences a surge, led by chipmakers and technology giants, investors are keenly observing growth opportunities amidst a backdrop of record highs in major indices. In this vibrant market environment, companies with substantial insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the business's operations and future prospects.

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

NameInsider OwnershipEarnings Growth
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (NasdaqGS:ATAT)26%25.7%
Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI)14.4%24.3%
Duolingo (NasdaqGS:DUOL)14.7%34.7%
On Holding (NYSE:ONON)19.1%29.4%
Clene (NasdaqCM:CLNN)21.6%59.2%
EHang Holdings (NasdaqGM:EH)32.8%81.5%
Credo Technology Group Holding (NasdaqGS:CRDO)13.5%65.9%
BBB Foods (NYSE:TBBB)22.9%41.5%
Credit Acceptance (NasdaqGS:CACC)14.0%49%
Loop Industries (NasdaqGM:LOOP)33%63.5%

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We're going to check out a few of the best picks from our screener tool.

Bankwell Financial Group (NasdaqGM:BWFG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. is the bank holding company for Bankwell Bank, offering a range of banking services to individual and commercial clients, with a market cap of $253.88 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $72.01 million from its banking services for individual and commercial customers.

Insider Ownership: 13.9%

Bankwell Financial Group shows significant growth potential with forecasted earnings growth of 45.2% annually, surpassing the US market average. Despite lower profit margins compared to last year and a high level of bad loans at 2.5%, insider confidence is evident with substantial insider buying recently. The company trades well below its estimated fair value and has announced a share repurchase program, indicating strategic efforts to enhance shareholder value despite recent declines in net income and interest income.

NasdaqGM:BWFG Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024
NasdaqGM:BWFG Ownership Breakdown as at Dec 2024

PDF Solutions (NasdaqGS:PDFS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: PDF Solutions, Inc. offers proprietary software and physical intellectual property products for integrated circuit designs, electrical measurement hardware tools, methodologies, and professional services across the United States, China, Japan, and internationally with a market cap of approximately $1.19 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its Software & Programming segment, amounting to $170.51 million.

Insider Ownership: 17.5%

PDF Solutions demonstrates strong growth prospects, with forecasted annual earnings growth of 78%, significantly outpacing the US market. Recent earnings reports show a turnaround from a net loss to a net income of US$2.21 million in Q3 2024, reflecting effective management strategies. Despite no recent insider trading activity, the company trades at 17.1% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation amidst expected revenue growth exceeding market averages.

NasdaqGS:PDFS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
NasdaqGS:PDFS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

Marcus & Millichap (NYSE:MMI)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is an investment brokerage company offering real estate investment brokerage and financing services to commercial real estate buyers and sellers in the United States and Canada, with a market cap of approximately $1.61 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from the delivery of commercial real estate services, amounting to $622.23 million.

Insider Ownership: 37.3%

Marcus & Millichap is forecasted to experience robust revenue growth of 21.7% annually, surpassing the US market average. Although recent earnings reports show a net loss reduction from US$9.24 million to US$5.39 million in Q3 2024, the company is expected to become profitable within three years. Trading at 49.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential undervaluation despite limited recent insider trading activity and no share repurchases in the latest buyback tranche update.

NYSE:MMI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024
NYSE:MMI Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Dec 2024

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