The United States market has experienced a flat week, yet it has shown an 8.1% increase over the past year, with earnings anticipated to grow by 17% annually. In such an environment, growth stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the company's operations and potential for substantial earnings growth.
| Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
| Upstart Holdings (UPST) | 14.0% | 70.2% |
| Standard Nuclear (STDN) | 20.6% | 64.2% |
| Sable Offshore (SOC) | 11.3% | 71.3% |
| Precigen (PGEN) | 11.7% | 54% |
| Nu Holdings (NU) | 23.1% | 21.3% |
| Karman Holdings (KRMN) | 13.5% | 56.3% |
| Himax Technologies (HIMX) | 29.1% | 70.2% |
| Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) | 21.4% | 33.1% |
| Dave (DAVE) | 16.6% | 24.1% |
| Almonty Industries (ALM) | 10.8% | 58.3% |
Let's review some notable picks from our screened stocks.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Bank First Corporation operates as a holding company for Bank First, N.A., with a market cap of approximately $1.63 billion.
Operations: The company generates revenue primarily through its banking operations, totaling $238.26 million.
Insider Ownership: 10.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 25.3% p.a.
Bank First's growth trajectory is underscored by a 23.1% earnings increase over the past year, with forecasts predicting a 25.3% annual rise, outpacing the US market's average. However, insider activity shows significant selling recently, contrasting with no substantial buying in three months. The company increased its dividend by 44.4% from last year and completed a share buyback of $21.5 million, reflecting strategic capital management amidst evolving executive leadership dynamics.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: FirstSun Capital Bancorp, with a market cap of $1.85 billion, operates as the bank holding company for Sunflower Bank, National Association, offering commercial and consumer banking and financial services to small and medium-sized businesses in the United States.
Operations: FirstSun Capital Bancorp generates revenue through its Banking segment, which accounts for $356.42 million, and its Mortgage Operations segment, contributing $88.19 million.
Insider Ownership: 20.9%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 60.8% p.a.
FirstSun Capital Bancorp is experiencing strong revenue growth, forecasted at 22.4% annually, surpassing the US market's average. Despite a recent decline in profit margins and shareholder dilution, earnings are expected to grow significantly at 60.8% per year. Recent financial results show increased net interest income but fluctuating net income due to large one-off items and charge-offs. The company has initiated a $150 million share repurchase program, indicating proactive capital management strategies despite challenges.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Toast, Inc. operates a cloud-based digital technology platform for the restaurant industry across various countries and has a market cap of approximately $18.91 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its data processing segment, which generates $6.80 billion.
Insider Ownership: 15.6%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.5% p.a.
Toast's recent expansion of its Toast IQ solutions and partnerships with firms like Google and Presto Phoenix highlights its growth potential. Despite no substantial insider buying recently, the company's earnings grew by 117% last year, with a forecasted annual profit growth of 24.5%. While revenue is expected to grow slower than some peers at 15.8%, it remains above the US market average. Trading below fair value estimates, Toast continues to innovate in restaurant technology solutions.
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