Equity Research

Capital ideas from the industry’s brightest minds.

Our award-winning equity research analysts deliver superior investment ideas and value-added perspective for nearly 650 companies, across seven growth-oriented sectors: consumer; energy and power technologies; financial services and technology; industrials; global services; healthcare; and technology, media, and communications. William Blair’s research universe is diversified across multiple industry verticals and a wide range of market capitalization, with an emphasis on quality business models in their emerging growth phase of development.

~650

companies under
research coverage
75%+

of coverage dedicated to small- and mid-cap growth companies
100+

analysts and research
professionals

As of March 31, 2025

William Blair analysts seek to cover only companies that have above-average growth prospects and above-average quality. They use multiple factors to identify high-quality companies with attractive growth prospects, including the company’s product line, level of service, and management experience.

Our clients include:

Mutual Funds
Investment Advisory Firms
Banks
Pension Funds
Insurance Companies
Money Managers Across North America, Europe, and Asia

Through exhaustive fundamental research and unique insight derived from independent thinking, our award-winning analysts work tirelessly to identify companies that can deliver superior investment returns for our clients.

Recent News

Friday, June 27, 2025

James Hardie Industries plc: Initiation of Research Coverage

William Blair initiated research coverage of James Hardie Industries plc (JHX $25.77), the No. 1 global manufacturer of high-performance fiber cement siding and cement backer boards used primarily in residential markets.
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Friday, June 20, 2025

Contineum Therapeutics, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

William Blair initiated research coverage of Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. (CTNM $3.93), a clinical-stage biotech developing small-molecule therapeutics for high-unmet-need indications in the prevalent neuroinflammation and immunology space.
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Wednesday, June 18, 2025

QXO, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage

William Blair initiated research coverage of QXO, Inc. (QXO $20.15), a leading building products distributor founded by serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs in 2023.
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William Blair Thinking Podcast

Navigating the current market environment demands the right informational resource. That is why we launched the William Blair Thinking Podcast, which aims to provide in-depth expertise on today's financial and economic landscape.

What's different about this platform?
It's our most timely and best ideas—the ethos, if you will, of our firm's intellectual capital. All in 20 minutes.
Our latest podcasts
William Blair Shines in 2024 Coalition Greenwich Study with 12 No. 1 Rankings

William Blair, the premier global partnership with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, is thrilled to announce its performance in the annual Coalition Greenwich Voice of the Client – 2024 North American Equity Investors Study.
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Featured Insights

Monday, June 30, 2025

Monthly Macro: Fed Signals, Housing Headwinds, and How Companies Are Adapting

William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the Fed’s softer tone, how companies are adapting to tariffs and labor shifts, and why housing and hiring trends are setting the stage for a dynamic second half of 2025.
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Friday, June 27, 2025

Economics Weekly: Midyear Update: Resiliency Amid Uncertainty

In this Economics Weekly, Richard de Chazal presents a midyear update, with a review and preview of the first and second halves of 2025.
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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

What Keeps Employees Happy: Lessons From 11 Years of Restaurant Industry Data

Sharon Zackfia, head of consumer research at William Blair, shares insights from over a decade of Glassdoor data to reveal how culture, leadership, and operational models—not just pay—shape employee satisfaction and long-term brand success in the restaurant sector.
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