Over the last 7 days, the United States market has dropped 2.0%, yet it remains up by 15% over the past year, with earnings projected to grow by 17% annually in the coming years. In this context of robust growth potential, identifying stocks with strong insider ownership can be crucial as it often indicates confidence from those closest to the company's operations and future prospects.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Uxin (UXIN)	34.3%	69.4%
Upstart Holdings (UPST)	14.1%	59.9%
Super Micro Computer (SMCI)	12.8%	24.3%
KVH Industries (KVHI)	16.2%	146.1%
Karman Holdings (KRMN)	15.6%	52.6%
IREN (IREN)	13.6%	41.2%
ERock (EROC)	20.1%	56.3%
Corcept Therapeutics (CORT)	10.8%	47.8%
Cerebras Systems (CBRS)	11%	73.7%
AppLovin (APP)	23.2%	21.7%

Let's dive into some prime choices out of the screener.

Bowman Consulting Group (BWMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. provides engineering, technical consulting, and program management services in the United States with a market cap of $468.68 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from providing engineering and related professional services to its customers, totaling $503.57 million.

Insider Ownership: 18%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 63.6% p.a.

Bowman Consulting Group showcases significant growth potential with expected earnings growth of 63.6% annually, outpacing the broader US market. Despite recent removal from several Russell indexes, the company secured substantial contracts, including a US$11.2 million USDA project and over US$4 million in mining-related deals, highlighting its strategic expansion in high-demand sectors. However, financial challenges persist as interest payments are not well covered by earnings, and recent losses were reported despite increased revenue guidance for 2026.

Youdao (DAO)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Youdao, Inc. is an internet technology company offering online services in content, community, communication, and commerce in China with a market cap of $1.78 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Smart Devices generating CN¥658.55 million, Learning Services contributing CN¥2.66 billion, and Online Marketing Services adding CN¥2.64 billion.

Insider Ownership: 20.8%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 52.3% p.a.

Youdao's growth potential is underscored by forecasted earnings growth of 52.32% annually, surpassing the US market average. However, revenue is expected to grow at a slower pace of 12.9% per year. Recent financials show a decline in net income despite increased revenue, with profit margins dropping from 2.6% to 1.2%. The company completed a share buyback program worth US$33.8 million but faces challenges with negative shareholders' equity and debt coverage issues.

Diana Shipping (DSX)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Diana Shipping Inc. provides shipping transportation services worldwide and has a market cap of $262.77 million.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its dry-bulk vessels segment, which generated $213.34 million.

Insider Ownership: 30.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 27.9% p.a.

Diana Shipping's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 27.9% annually, outpacing the US market average. Despite a slower revenue growth forecast of 14.5%, recent charters for vessels like m/v Atalandi and m/v DSI Pegasus indicate strong revenue generation potential, with contracts extending into 2027. The company trades at a favorable price-to-earnings ratio of 6.9x compared to the US market, though its financial position is challenged by interest coverage issues and an unstable dividend history.

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