As the Canadian market navigates a landscape of sector-specific opportunities and challenges, diversification remains a key strategy for investors looking to capitalize on growth in 2026. In this context, identifying growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as strong insider stakes often signal confidence in the company's potential and alignment with shareholder interests.
| Name | Insider Ownership | Earnings Growth |
| Zedcor (TSXV:ZDC) | 19.2% | 122.6% |
| West Red Lake Gold Mines (TSXV:WRLG) | 11.1% | 78% |
| Stingray Group (TSX:RAY.A) | 22.9% | 33.9% |
| Robex Resources (TSXV:RBX) | 20.6% | 97.7% |
| Propel Holdings (TSX:PRL) | 29.8% | 30.6% |
| goeasy (TSX:GSY) | 21.7% | 27.3% |
| Enterprise Group (TSX:E) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Electrovaya (TSX:ELVA) | 28.1% | 38.1% |
| CEMATRIX (TSX:CEMX) | 10.7% | 58.3% |
| Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) | 11.2% | 63.5% |
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Knight Therapeutics Inc. is engaged in acquiring, in-licensing, out-licensing, marketing, and commercializing prescription pharmaceutical products in Canada and Latin America with a market cap of CA$592.76 million.
Operations: Knight Therapeutics generates revenue from its pharmaceuticals segment, amounting to CA$413.85 million.
Insider Ownership: 22.9%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 68.9% p.a.
Knight Therapeutics, with growing insider ownership and strategic acquisitions like Paladin Pharma, is poised for growth in Canada's pharmaceutical sector. Recent Health Canada approval of WYNZORA and the launch of JORNAY PM highlight product expansion efforts. Despite a net loss reported for Q3 2025, revenue increased to CAD 121.55 million from CAD 92.26 million year-on-year. A USD 100 million credit facility supports its growth strategy, while insider buying suggests confidence in future prospects amidst expected profitability within three years.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Hammond Power Solutions Inc., along with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and sells various transformers across Canada, the United States, Mexico, and India with a market cap of CA$1.91 billion.
Operations: The company's revenue segment primarily consists of the manufacture and sale of transformers, generating CA$852.64 million.
Insider Ownership: 27.4%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 15.4% p.a.
Hammond Power Solutions, with increasing insider buying, is strategically positioned for growth in the electrical industry. The company's focus on acquisitions and production initiatives aligns with its robust earnings forecast of 15.4% annual growth, surpassing the Canadian market average. Recent Q3 results showed sales rising to C$218.34 million from C$191.97 million year-on-year, while maintaining a competitive P/E ratio of 23.7x below industry averages indicates good relative value for investors seeking growth opportunities in Canada.
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd., along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the mining, development, and exploration of minerals and precious metals in Africa, with a market capitalization of CA$22.26 billion.
Operations: Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. operates in the mining, development, and exploration of minerals and precious metals across Africa.
Insider Ownership: 11.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 32.6% p.a.
Ivanhoe Mines is experiencing significant growth, with earnings forecasted to rise by 32.63% annually, surpassing the Canadian market average. Despite recent insider selling, the company maintains robust production guidance for its Kamoa-Kakula copper project and has secured a strategic alliance with Qatar Investment Authority, supporting its expansion efforts in critical minerals. Recent management changes aim to bolster operational excellence as Ivanhoe advances projects like Platreef and Western Forelands, enhancing its long-term growth trajectory.
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