As February 2026 begins, U.S. stock markets have shown strong momentum with major indexes like the Dow and S&P 500 ending sharply higher, reflecting investor optimism amid recent economic developments such as trade deals and manufacturing growth. In this buoyant market environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as their leadership's vested interest can signal confidence in long-term growth potential.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
StubHub Holdings (STUB)	25.1%	59.8%
SES AI (SES)	12%	68.9%
Niu Technologies (NIU)	39.3%	96.4%
Karman Holdings (KRMN)	17.3%	62%
EHang Holdings (EH)	27.8%	66.6%
Corcept Therapeutics (CORT)	11.6%	43.7%
Cloudflare (NET)	10.1%	41.2%
Bitdeer Technologies Group (BTDR)	33.4%	136.7%
Atour Lifestyle Holdings (ATAT)	17.1%	24.3%
Astera Labs (ALAB)	10.5%	29.2%

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

AvePoint (AVPT)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: AvePoint, Inc. offers a cloud-native data management software platform across various global regions, with a market cap of approximately $2.35 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its Software & Programming segment, amounting to $393.99 million.

Insider Ownership: 27.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 70.3% p.a.

AvePoint is positioned for substantial growth with expected annual earnings increases of 70.3%, significantly outpacing the US market's 15.7% forecast. Recent product announcements enhance its AI governance capabilities, addressing critical data protection challenges, which could bolster its competitive edge in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Despite past shareholder dilution and trading below fair value estimates, analysts anticipate a potential stock price rise of 71.2%, reflecting confidence in AvePoint's strategic direction and growth prospects.

PDF Solutions (PDFS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: PDF Solutions, Inc. offers proprietary software, intellectual property for integrated circuit designs, measurement hardware tools, methodologies, and professional services globally with a market cap of approximately $1.21 billion.

Operations: PDF Solutions generates revenue primarily from its Software & Programming segment, which accounts for $206.71 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.1%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 109.8% p.a.

PDF Solutions is projected to achieve profitability within the next three years, with earnings expected to grow at 109.82% annually, surpassing average market growth. Revenue is forecasted to increase by 17.5% per year, outpacing the US market's growth rate of 10.3%. Despite no recent insider trading activity reported over three months, PDF Solutions' participation in industry events like SEMICON Japan underscores its commitment to expanding its influence in the tech sector.

Paymentus Holdings (PAY)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Paymentus Holdings, Inc. offers cloud-based bill payment technology and solutions both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $3.11 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from providing services to financial companies, amounting to $1.12 billion.

Insider Ownership: 30%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27.3% p.a.

Paymentus Holdings is poised for significant earnings growth, with forecasts predicting a 27.3% annual increase, outpacing the US market's average. Revenue is expected to grow at 19.4% per year, exceeding the broader market's rate of 10.3%. Analysts anticipate a 56% rise in stock price, although Return on Equity is projected to be modest at 18.1%. Recent participation in key industry conferences highlights Paymentus' strategic engagement and leadership visibility.

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