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 sustainability; financial services and technology; industrials; global services; healthcare; and technology, media, and communications. William Blair’s research universe is well-diversified geographically and ranges in market capitalization with an emphasis on small- and mid-cap stocks.
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~650
companies under
research coverage -
75%+
of coverage dedicated to small- and mid-cap growth companies
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100+
analysts and research
professionals
As of September 30, 2024
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
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Vigil Neuroscience, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of Vigil Neuroscience, Inc. (VIGL $2.47), a clinical-stage biopharma focused on developing microglial-targeting therapeutics by leveraging genetic insights into degenerative disorders of the central nervous system (CNS).
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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. -
William Blair Equities Team Secures 15 No. 1 Rankings in Coalition Greenwich Study
William Blair, the premier global boutique with expertise in investment banking, investment management, and private wealth management, is thrilled to announce its outstanding performance in the 2023 Coalition Greenwich annual Voice of the Client study of North American Equity Investors.
Featured Insights
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Consumer Pulse: Unwrapping Holiday Spending Trends
In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, consumer analysts Dylan Carden and Phillip Blee discuss their team’s latest Consumer Pulse report, including holiday shopping trends, anticipated consumer spend, the popularity of gift cards, and the resilience of value and convenience retailers.
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Solar Myths, Nuclear Truths, and the Future of Energy
Jed Dorsheimer welcomes Doomberg for an in-depth discussion on the complexities of renewable energy integration and its impact on grid efficiency, exploring the challenges posed by the variability of renewables, the resurgence of nuclear power, and the critical role of natural gas in bridging the energy transition.
Corporate Access
Our non-deal roadshows, conferences, and investor field trips facilitate the exchange of ideas and build relationships between senior corporate management and key decision makers with leading institutional investors.
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