Insider-Favored Growth Stocks To Watch In October 2026

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

The United States market has remained flat over the last week but has experienced a 14% rise over the past year, with earnings forecasted to grow by 17% annually. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership may present intriguing opportunities as they often reflect strong confidence from those closest to the business.

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

Name Insider Ownership Earnings Growth
Upstart Holdings (UPST) 14.0% 69.5%
Standard Nuclear (STDN) 18.8% 64.2%
Sable Offshore (SOC) 11.4% 76%
Precigen (PGEN) 11.7% 54%
Nu Holdings (NU) 22.8% 22.3%
Himax Technologies (HIMX) 29.1% 70.2%
Figure Technology Solutions (FIGR) 21.4% 32.4%
Energy Vault Holdings (NRGV) 10.5% 67.3%
Dave (DAVE) 16.6% 24.1%
Almonty Industries (ALM) 10.8% 57.2%

Click here to see the full list of 189 stocks from our Fast Growing US Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Let's uncover some gems from our specialized screener.

CarGurus (CARG)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: CarGurus, Inc. operates an online automotive platform facilitating the buying and selling of vehicles both in the United States and internationally, with a market cap of approximately $2.53 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Online Marketplaces segment, which generated $967.27 million.

Insider Ownership: 15%

CarGurus is experiencing strong earnings growth, forecasted at 21.23% annually, outpacing the US market's average. The company recently launched VINMax, enhancing its dealer platform with AI-driven marketing solutions that improve vehicle sales efficiency. Despite trading significantly below fair value estimates and having a high forecasted return on equity of 57.4%, CarGurus faces challenges such as reduced profit margins and no substantial insider buying in recent months.

CARG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2026
CARG Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2026

ImmunityBio (IBRX)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: ImmunityBio, Inc. is a biotechnology company that innovates and develops next-generation immunotherapies to enhance the immune system's response against cancer and infectious diseases, with a market cap of $10.73 billion.

Operations: The company generates revenue of $165.79 million from its focus on creating and advancing next-generation immunotherapies aimed at activating the immune system for long-lasting protection against cancer and infectious diseases.

Insider Ownership: 27.9%

ImmunityBio is forecast to achieve significant revenue growth of 49.5% annually, surpassing the US market average. Despite negative equity and substantial net losses, its valuation is considered attractive as it trades at 78.7% below fair value estimates. Recent strategic appointments, such as Dr. Jim Yong Kim as Vice Chairman, aim to bolster global partnerships and access to its immunotherapy platform following recent marketing authorizations for ANKTIVA in multiple countries including the UAE.

IBRX Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2026
IBRX Ownership Breakdown as at Oct 2026

Hinge Health (HNGE)

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Hinge Health, Inc. is a company dedicated to developing a scalable and automated health system through technology, with a market cap of $8.46 billion.

Operations: The company's revenue primarily comes from its Healthcare Software segment, generating $720.06 million.

Insider Ownership: 14.8%

Hinge Health demonstrates robust growth potential, with earnings projected to rise 27.7% annually, outpacing the US market average. Recent quarterly results show a shift to profitability with net income of US$43.69 million and a raised full-year revenue guidance between US$856 million and US$860 million. Insider activity has been modest, but strategic share buybacks totaling 13.88% indicate confidence in its valuation, which is significantly below fair value estimates.

HNGE Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2026
HNGE Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Oct 2026

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