September 2026's Leading Growth Companies With Insider Backing

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

In the last week, the United States market has been flat, but over the past 12 months, it has seen a notable rise of 12%, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate confidence from those closest to the company's operations and potential.

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) 14.0% 68.4%
Standard Nuclear (STDN) 18.8% 61.3%
Precigen (PGEN) 11.7% 55.4%
Nu Holdings (NU) 22.8% 21.7%
Karman Holdings (KRMN) 14.4% 56.2%
Himax Technologies (HIMX) 29.2% 70.2%
Dave (DAVE) 16.7% 23.6%
Carlyle Group (CG) 27.4% 22%
Almonty Industries (ALM) 10.8% 38%

Click here to see the full list of 180 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

We'll examine a selection from our screener results.

BillionToOne (BLLN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: BillionToOne, Inc. is a precision diagnostics company specializing in molecular diagnostics with a market cap of $4.99 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Medical Labs & Research segment, totaling $397.41 million.

Insider Ownership: 10.6%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 33.4% p.a.

BillionToOne's growth trajectory is supported by its innovative product launches and strong financial performance. Recent introductions like Northstar Origin and expansions in the Northstar Select panel highlight its focus on addressing critical diagnostic challenges in oncology. The company's revenue is forecast to grow over 20% annually, outpacing the US market, with earnings expected to increase significantly. Despite high volatility in share price, BillionToOne remains a compelling growth story with robust insider ownership and strategic advancements in prenatal screening and oncology diagnostics.

BLLN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026
BLLN Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Sep 2026

Precigen (PGEN)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Precigen, Inc. is a discovery and clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that develops gene and cell therapies for immuno-oncology, autoimmune disorders, and infectious diseases, with a market cap of $2.79 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue from its Biotechnology (Startups) segment, amounting to $85.72 million.

Insider Ownership: 11.7%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 55.4% p.a.

Precigen's growth potential is underscored by its forecasted revenue increase of 34.8% annually, surpassing the US market average. Despite recent index exclusions, the company reported significant financial improvements with Q2 2026 revenue at US$54.98 million and a net income turnaround to US$20.07 million from a loss last year. While insider buying has been limited recently, insiders have sold more shares than bought over three months, indicating mixed sentiment amid expected profitability within three years.

PGEN Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026
PGEN Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026

Daqo New Energy (DQ)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Daqo New Energy Corp. manufactures and sells polysilicon to photovoltaic product manufacturers in China, with a market cap of approximately $816.73 million.

Operations: The company's revenue is primarily derived from its polysilicon segment, amounting to $555.69 million.

Insider Ownership: 36.2%

Earnings Growth Forecast: 106.8% p.a.

Daqo New Energy is forecasted to achieve significant revenue growth of 37% annually, outpacing the US market. Despite recent exclusion from the FTSE All-World Index and ongoing net losses—US$81.15 million in Q2 2026—analysts anticipate profitability within three years, suggesting potential for recovery. The company trades significantly below its estimated fair value, indicating possible undervaluation. Recent financial results show declining sales but stable polysilicon production volumes, reflecting operational consistency amidst financial challenges.

DQ Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026
DQ Ownership Breakdown as at Sep 2026

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