European Growth Stocks Insiders Are Betting On

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Tue, February 17, 2026 at 2:35 PM GMT+9 3 min read

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As European markets navigate volatility amid global concerns over AI disruption, the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index has managed to reach new highs, reflecting resilience in the region’s economic landscape. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership often attract attention as they can signal confidence from those closest to the business.

Top 10 Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In Europe

Click here to see the full list of 211 stocks from our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership screener.

Underneath we present a selection of stocks filtered out by our screen.

Basic-Fit

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Basic-Fit N.V. operates fitness clubs and has a market cap of €2.03 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue segments are divided into Benelux, contributing €541.70 million, and France, Spain & Germany, generating €766 million.

Insider Ownership: 12.1%

Basic-Fit shows potential as a growth company with high insider ownership, despite its revenue growth forecast of 11.4% per year being slower than 20%. Earnings are expected to grow significantly at 84.39% annually, and the company’s return on equity is projected to reach 23.3% in three years. Trading at a substantial discount of 40.5% below estimated fair value, Basic-Fit is poised for above-average market profit growth as it becomes profitable within three years.

Get an in-depth perspective on Basic-Fit's performance by reading our analyst estimates report here.

Our valuation report unveils the possibility Basic-Fit's shares may be trading at a discount.

ENXTAM:BFIT Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026

Paratus Energy Services

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Paratus Energy Services Ltd. operates through its subsidiaries to provide drilling services with a fleet of jack-up rigs in Mexico, and has a market cap of NOK8.12 billion.

Operations: Paratus Energy Services Ltd. generates revenue through its subsidiaries, with $166.70 million from Fontis and $233.90 million from Seagems in the drilling services sector.

Insider Ownership: 30.3%

Paratus Energy Services demonstrates strong earnings growth, with a recent 92.6% increase and a forecasted annual profit growth of 21.9%, outpacing the Norwegian market. Despite trading at 81.9% below its estimated fair value, concerns exist over dividend sustainability and interest coverage by earnings. Recent debt management through tender offers indicates strategic financial restructuring, while insider ownership remains significant but lacks recent trading activity insights.

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Click to explore a detailed breakdown of our findings in Paratus Energy Services' earnings growth report.

Upon reviewing our latest valuation report, Paratus Energy Services' share price might be too optimistic.

OB:PLSV Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026

Idun Industrier

Simply Wall St Growth Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Idun Industrier AB (publ) is an investment holding company that focuses on investing in and developing industrial and service businesses across Sweden, the Nordic region, Europe, and internationally, with a market cap of SEK3.56 billion.

Operations: The company’s revenue segments include Manufacturing, generating SEK1.40 billion, and Service & Maintenance, contributing SEK845.88 million.

Insider Ownership: 34.9%

Idun Industrier shows promising earnings growth, with a forecasted annual increase of 20.8%, surpassing the Swedish market’s pace. The stock trades at 42.7% below its estimated fair value, offering potential upside despite its high debt levels. Revenue is expected to grow by 7.2% annually, outpacing the local market’s decline but remaining moderate overall. Although insider ownership is significant, there is no recent trading activity reported among insiders in the past three months.

Click here to discover the nuances of Idun Industrier with our detailed analytical future growth report.

According our valuation report, there's an indication that Idun Industrier's share price might be on the expensive side.

OM:IDUN B Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026

Turning Ideas Into Actions

Take a closer look at our Fast Growing European Companies With High Insider Ownership list of 211 companies by clicking here.

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_ 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._

Companies discussed in this article include ENXTAM:BFIT OB:PLSV and OM:IDUN B.

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