As the U.S. market recovers and major indexes post gains, led by a surge in large-cap technology stocks like Nvidia, investors are keeping a close eye out for opportunities that fit the current economic landscape. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly attractive, as they often signal the trust of those who know the business best.

The 10 largest growth companies with high insider ownership in the USA

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Here we highlight a subset of our favorite stocks from the screener.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: AvePoint, Inc. provides a cloud-native data management software platform in North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific with a market capitalization of $2.19 billion.

Operations: AvePoint generates $299.88 million from its software and programming revenue segment.

Insider ownership: 36.8%

AvePoint, Inc. is expected to achieve above-average market growth within the next three years by becoming profitable. Despite recent insider selling, the company has engaged in significant share buybacks and maintains a high level of insider ownership. Revenue is expected to grow 17% per year, faster than the U.S. market average. Recent earnings reports show increasing revenues but continued net losses while new product developments and strategic partnerships improve data protection features.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Simulations Plus, Inc. develops AI and machine learning-based software for modeling drug discovery and development and has a market capitalization of $656.45 million.

Operations: The company generates its revenue in two main segments: services ($26.54 million) and software ($40.44 million).

Insider ownership: 18.4%

Simulations Plus, Inc. is characterized by strong insider ownership and significant growth potential. The company’s share price is 41.4% below its estimated fair value, with annual earnings growth forecast at 22.31% for the next three years, outpacing the U.S. market average of 15%. Recent executive restructuring and product releases such as DILIsym Version X are expected to bolster future growth. Despite a slight decline in net income in the third quarter, revenue continues to grow, indicating a solid business position.

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Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: ZKH Group Limited operates a maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) products trading and service platform in China, providing spare parts, chemicals, manufacturing parts, general consumables and office supplies with a market capitalization of US$478.38 million.

Operations: The company’s revenue mainly comes from the business-to-business trade and services for industrial products, which generated CNY 8.82 billion.

Insider ownership: 17.7%

ZKH Group is poised for significant growth, with profits expected to grow 108.07% and revenues 23% annually, outperforming the US market at 8.6%. Despite the recent high volatility of the share price, ZKH is trading at a good price compared to peers. Recent management changes include the resignation of Ms. Shuangyi Chen and the appointment of Mr. Yang Liu as a director, as well as a $50 million share buyback program that increases shareholder value.

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Companies discussed in this article include NasdaqGS:AVPT, NasdaqGS:SLP and NYSE:ZKH.

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