The United States market has experienced a positive trajectory, climbing 2.2% in the last week and rising 21% over the past year, with earnings expected to grow by 17% annually. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal confidence from those closest to the business and may align well with favorable market conditions.

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

Name	Insider Ownership	Earnings Growth
Upstart Holdings (UPST)	13.9%	66.5%
Precigen (PGEN)	11.7%	59.3%
Nu Holdings (NU)	22.8%	20.2%
Karman Holdings (KRMN)	15.4%	54%
Himax Technologies (HIMX)	29.2%	70.2%
Dave (DAVE)	17.7%	22.2%
Cerebras Systems (CBRS)	11%	73.7%
Carlyle Group (CG)	27.7%	20.5%
AppLovin (APP)	23.3%	20.6%
Almonty Industries (ALM)	10.8%	46%

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

Starling Oncology (STLN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Starling Oncology, Inc. is an oncology company that offers a range of oncology services in the United States and has a market cap of approximately $653.28 million.

Operations: The company generates revenue through its segments: Patient Services ($237.95 million), Specialty Pharmacy ($343.46 million), and Clinical Trials & Other ($5.84 million).

Insider Ownership: 13.1%

Starling Oncology recently raised its earnings guidance for 2026, projecting revenue between $650 million and $670 million. The company reported significant revenue growth in Q2 2026 to US$161.28 million from US$119.8 million a year ago, with reduced net losses. Insider activity shows substantial buying over the past three months, suggesting confidence in future prospects. Despite high share price volatility, Starling is expected to achieve profitability within three years and exhibits strong relative value compared to peers.

Cerebras Systems (CBRS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cerebras Systems Inc. is an artificial intelligence infrastructure company with a market cap of $51.36 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily generated from its semiconductors segment, totaling $603.89 million.

Insider Ownership: 11%

Cerebras Systems is expanding its AI capabilities through strategic partnerships and infrastructure growth, including a recent collaboration with Lovable to enhance software creation platforms using its Wafer-Scale Engine. Despite high share price volatility and significant insider selling recently, Cerebras shows robust revenue growth forecasts of 43.4% annually, outpacing the US market. The company's earnings are expected to grow at 73.7% per year, reflecting strong potential in AI-native markets despite trading below fair value estimates.

Karman Holdings (KRMN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Karman Holdings Inc., with a market cap of $7.72 billion, operates through its subsidiary to design, test, manufacture, and sell mission-critical systems in the United States.

Operations: KRMN generates revenue of $589.55 million from its operations in the Space and Defense Industry.

Insider Ownership: 15.4%

Karman Holdings demonstrates strong growth potential with earnings forecasted to grow 54% annually, significantly outpacing the US market. Recent Q2 results show a substantial increase in revenue and net income, while raised full-year guidance anticipates revenue between US$730 million and US$745 million. Despite high insider ownership, financial health concerns exist as interest payments aren't well-covered by earnings. Strategic expansions and acquisitions bolster its defense sector presence, supported by recent facility investments and index inclusions in the S&P Composite 1500.

Summing It All Up

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