Over the last 7 days, the United States market has remained flat, though it is up 5.7% over the past year with earnings forecasted to grow by 13% annually. In this environment, companies with strong growth potential and significant insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they may signal confidence from those closest to the business.
Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In The United States
Overview: Atour Lifestyle Holdings Limited, with a market cap of $3.29 billion, operates through its subsidiaries to develop lifestyle brands centered around hotel offerings in the People's Republic of China.
Operations: The company generates revenue of CN¥7.25 billion through its Atour Group segment, focusing on lifestyle brands related to hotel offerings in China.
Insider Ownership: 25.4%
Return On Equity Forecast: 41% (2027 estimate)
Atour Lifestyle Holdings demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow significantly at 21.5% annually, outpacing the US market. The company is trading well below its estimated fair value and analysts anticipate a notable price increase. Recent results show robust performance with net income rising to CNY 1.28 billion for 2024, while revenue grew substantially year-over-year. Despite slower projected revenue growth at 19.4%, it remains above the market average of 8.2%.
Overview: Victory Capital Holdings, Inc. operates as an asset management company both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $3.74 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from providing investment management services and products, totaling $893.48 million.
Insider Ownership: 10%
Return On Equity Forecast: 38% (2027 estimate)
Victory Capital Holdings shows promising growth with earnings expected to rise significantly at 28.4% annually, surpassing the US market average. The stock trades at a good value compared to peers and is priced below fair value estimates, with analysts predicting a 25.5% price increase. Despite high debt levels, recent strategic moves include board changes and acquisition plans to enhance shareholder returns, supported by strong financial performance in 2024 with net income reaching US$288.86 million.
Overview: Toast, Inc. provides a cloud-based digital technology platform for the restaurant industry across various countries, with a market cap of approximately $19.72 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segment includes Data Processing, generating $4.96 billion.
Insider Ownership: 19.9%
Return On Equity Forecast: 24% (2027 estimate)
Toast's recent agreement with Applebee's to implement its technology highlights its growth trajectory and potential for increased market penetration. Despite significant insider selling in the past quarter, the company remains focused on expansion, evidenced by a substantial increase in revenue from US$3.87 billion to US$4.96 billion year-over-year and achieving profitability with a net income of US$19 million. Analysts forecast Toast's earnings to grow at 38.1% annually, outpacing market averages significantly.
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