Li Auto And 2 More Growth Companies With Strong Insider Confidence

As the U.S. stock market experiences a resurgence, with major indexes like the S&P 500 and Nasdaq posting weekly gains amid a tech rally, investor confidence appears to be on the rise. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can signal strong internal belief in their long-term potential, making them attractive considerations for those looking to align with management’s vision.

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Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Li Auto Inc. operates in the energy vehicle market in the People’s Republic of China with a market cap of approximately $17.16 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue primarily comes from its Auto Manufacturers segment, totaling CN¥127.81 billion.

Insider Ownership: 33.3%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 18.1% p.a.

Li Auto, a company with high insider ownership, recently reported a challenging financial performance. Despite delivering 33,181 vehicles in November 2025 and launching the Li i6 SUV, its Q3 revenue fell to CNY 27.36 billion from CNY 42.87 billion last year, with a net loss of CNY 624.98 million. Although earnings are forecast to grow significantly at 40% annually over the next three years, recent guidance indicates potential short-term challenges due to expected delivery declines and reduced profit margins.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Upstart Holdings, Inc. operates a cloud-based AI lending platform in the United States and has a market cap of approximately $4.63 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue primarily comes from its personal lending segment, which generated $868.82 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.6%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 18.7% p.a.

Upstart Holdings, with substantial insider ownership, is experiencing significant growth momentum. Recent partnerships with Tech CU and Pathward Financial enhance its lending network, leveraging Upstart’s AI-driven platform to expand personal loan offerings. The company reported a Q3 revenue increase to US$277.11 million and turned profitable this year with a net income of US$31.81 million. Insider buying has been substantial over the past three months, reflecting confidence in its forecasted earnings growth of 68.4% annually.

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Sea Limited is a consumer internet company operating through its subsidiaries in Southeast Asia, Latin America, the rest of Asia, and internationally with a market cap of $72.21 billion.

Operations: Sea Limited generates revenue through its digital entertainment, e-commerce, and digital financial services segments across Southeast Asia, Latin America, and other international markets.

Insider Ownership: 15.3%

Revenue Growth Forecast: 16.6% p.a.

Sea Limited demonstrates strong growth potential, with earnings expected to grow significantly at 29.8% annually, outpacing the US market. Recent financials show a substantial increase in revenue to US$16.09 billion and net income of US$1.18 billion for the nine months ending September 2025. The company announced a share buyback program worth up to US$1 billion, signaling confidence in its valuation, which is currently trading below analyst price targets by 56.6%.

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Companies discussed in this article include LI UPST and SE.

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