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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William Blair Shines in 2024 Coalition Greenwich Study with 12 No. 1 Rankings
William Blair, the premier global boutique 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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CeriBell, Inc.: Initiation of Research Coverage
William Blair initiated research coverage of CeriBell, Inc. (CBLL $26.42). The Ceribell ecosystem is an AI-powered point-of-care electroencephalography (EEG) device used in the detection of seizures and other neurological conditions in the acute-care setting.
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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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Decoding the Fourth Law of Thermodynamics and Its Impact on the Economy
Jed Dorsheimer sits down with Andy Lees, founding partner of MacroStrategy Partnership, to explore the critical role of energy in our economy, touching on topics from renewables to inflation and the upcoming U.S. elections, and diving deep into the ways in which energy systems, economic growth, and social hierarchy intersect.
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Monthly Macro with Richard de Chazal—October 2024
In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, William Blair macro analyst Richard de Chazal discusses the latest economic trends, including third-quarter earnings, rising Treasury yields, and the impact of recent Fed rate cuts. He also delves into consumer sentiment and the paradox of strong retail sales amid a “vibecession.”
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From Chips to Systems: How AI is Revolutionizing Compute and Infrastructure
In this episode of William Blair Thinking Presents, Jason Ader, co-group head of the technology, media, and communications sector, interviews Sebastien Naji, an equity research associate specializing in semiconductors and infrastructure systems, on their team’s latest report, “From Chips to Systems: How AI Is Revolutionizing Compute and Infrastructure,” which explores the shift from serial to parallel computing, the rise of AI accelerators, and the evolving landscape of semiconductor companies.
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