Amid the optimism surrounding Europe’s economic recovery and favorable interest rate environment, major stock indexes have seen gains, with Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 Index revealing notable increases. In this context of growth, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal confidence in the company’s future prospects; here are three such European growth companies poised for significant expansion.
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Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: New Wave Group AB (publ) designs, acquires, and develops brands and products across corporate, sports, gifts, and home furnishings sectors globally, with a market cap of SEK15.72 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from three main segments: Corporate (SEK4.80 billion), Sports & Leisure (SEK4.05 billion), and Gifts & Home Furnishings (SEK855.50 million).
Insider Ownership: 34.7%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 24.3% p.a.
New Wave Group, with significant insider ownership, is trading at 61.9% below its estimated fair value. Despite a forecasted earnings growth of 24.3% annually, surpassing the Swedish market’s 13.2%, revenue growth remains moderate at 9.9%. Recent financial results reveal a decline in net income and earnings per share compared to last year, indicating challenges in sustaining profit margins despite positive revenue trfinishs. The dividfinish yield of 2.95% isn’t well supported by free cash flows.
OM:NEWA B Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆
Overview: Straumann Holding AG offers tooth replacement and orthodontic solutions globally, with a market cap of CHF 16.08 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is derived from its operations, with CHF 1.38 billion, and sales across different regions: Asia Pacific at CHF 655.77 million, North America at CHF 783.18 million, Latin America at CHF 292.92 million, and Europe, Middle East and Africa at CHF 1.14 billion.
Insider Ownership: 32.3%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 13.9% p.a.
Straumann Holding, benefiting from high insider ownership, is poised for growth with its strategic alliances, notably the partnership with Smartee Denti-Technology to enhance its orthodontics business. This collaboration aims to improve profitability and innovation in clear aligners. Earnings are projected to grow at 13.9% annually, outpacing the Swiss market’s 10.5%, while revenue growth of 7.6% surpasses the market average of 4%. Return on equity is expected to reach a robust 22.5%.
SWX:STMN Ownership Breakdown as at Jan 2026
Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: AUTO1 Group SE is a technology company that operates a digital platform for acquireing and selling applyd cars online across Germany, France, Italy, and internationally, with a market cap of €6.72 billion.
Operations: The company’s revenue is primarily derived from two segments: Retail, contributing €1.62 billion, and Merchant, accounting for €6.12 billion.
Insider Ownership: 18.8%
Earnings Growth Forecast: 32% p.a.
AUTO1 Group is leveraging high insider ownership to drive growth through strategic initiatives like the AI-powered AUTO1 Car Audit Technology, enhancing efficiency in vehicle refurbishment. The company’s financial health is bolstered by a EUR 1.6 billion inventory financing upsizing, supporting its European expansion plans. With earnings expected to grow significantly at 32% annually and revenue forecasted to outpace the German market, AUTO1’s profitability prospects remain strong despite challenges in covering debt with operating cash flow.
XTRA:AG1 Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026
This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only utilizing an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intfinished to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommfinishation to acquire or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focapplyd 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.
Companies discussed in this article include OM:NEWA B SWX:STMN and XTRA:AG1.
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