Spotlighting European Growth Companies With Insider Ownership In August 2026

Simply Wall St · 3d ago

In August 2026, European markets have been navigating a landscape marked by global bond sell-offs and inflationary pressures, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index experiencing a slight decline. Amid this backdrop of uncertainty, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential resilience and alignment of interests between stakeholders and management.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
MilDef Group (OM:MILDEF) 10.3% 30.9%
Kuros Biosciences (SWX:KURN) 25.9% 58.6%
KebNi (OM:KEBNI B) 11.8% 105.2%
Gold Road International (OB:GOLDR) 35.9% 86%
CTT Systems (OM:CTT) 17.4% 55.3%
Clavister Holding AB (publ.) (OM:CLAV) 20.5% 60.7%
CD Projekt (WSE:CDR) 35.2% 39.6%
Bonesupport Holding (OM:BONEX) 10.6% 32.2%
BioArctic (OM:BIOA B) 32.2% 62.3%
Bergen Carbon Solutions (OB:BCS) 11.9% 52%

Click here to see the full list of 214 stocks from our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Here's a peek at a few of the choices from the screener.

P/F Bakkafrost (OB:BAKKA)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: P/F Bakkafrost, along with its subsidiaries, focuses on the production and sale of salmon products across North America, Europe, Asia, and other international markets, with a market cap of NOK29.21 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue segments include Sales and Other at DKK10.78 billion, Farming Faroe Islands at DKK4.30 billion, Fishmeal, Oil and Feed at DKK2.66 billion, Farming Scotland at DKK1.07 billion, Services at DKK967.73 million, Freshwater Faroe Islands at DKK953.20 million, and Freshwater Scotland at DKK194.61 million.

Insider Ownership: 23.9%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 26.9% p.a.

P/F Bakkafrost is positioned for significant earnings growth, forecasted at 26.89% per year, outpacing the Norwegian market's 8.4%. Despite trading at a substantial discount to its estimated fair value, insider trading activity has been minimal recently. Revenue growth is expected to be moderate at 12.2% annually but still surpasses market averages. Recent production results show strong harvest volumes in both the Faroe Islands and Scotland, indicating robust operational performance.

OB:BAKKA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2026
OB:BAKKA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2026

HMS Networks (OM:HMS)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: HMS Networks AB (publ) offers industrial information and communication technology solutions globally, with a market cap of SEK24.96 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from three main segments: New Industries (SEK848.09 million), Industrial Data Solutions (SEK1.78 billion), and Industrial Networks Technology (SEK1.18 billion).

Insider Ownership: 12.3%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 20.3% p.a.

HMS Networks has demonstrated strong financial performance, with recent earnings growth of 50.2% and a forecasted annual profit growth of 20.34%, surpassing the Swedish market's average. Despite a high debt level, insiders have shown confidence by purchasing more shares than selling in the past three months. The company's revenue is expected to grow at 10% annually, exceeding local market trends but below analysts' broader expectations for rapid expansion.

OM:HMS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2026
OM:HMS Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Aug 2026

Medicover (OM:MCOV B)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Medicover AB (publ) offers healthcare and diagnostic services in Poland, Sweden, and internationally, with a market cap of approximately SEK37.01 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from Healthcare Services, which generated €1.71 billion, and Diagnostic Services, contributing €789.10 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.5%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 21.2% p.a.

Medicover's earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 21.23% annually, outpacing the Swedish market's average. Recent insider activity shows more shares bought than sold in the past three months, indicating confidence despite low expected return on equity and interest payments not being well covered by earnings. The company's revenue is projected to increase by 9.6% per year, faster than the local market but below broader growth expectations.

OM:MCOV B Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2026
OM:MCOV B Ownership Breakdown as at Aug 2026

Where To Now?

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.The analysis only considers stock directly held by insiders. It does not include indirectly owned stock through other vehicles such as corporate and/or trust entities. All forecast revenue and earnings growth rates quoted are in terms of annualised (per annum) growth rates over 1-3 years.