Equity analyst reports, industry reports, and trade and association publications are all valuable industry data resources.
Equity Analyst Reports
These reports are primarily available through databases provided by the Walker Management Library. More information is available on the Analyst and Investment Reports guide.
Industry reports
These reports are primarily available through databases provided by the Walker Management Library. More information is available on the Industry Overviews guide.
Trade and Association Publications
Industry-specific associations often produce trade and association publications which provide detailed information about that industry. To find specific associations, search the Encyclopedia of Associations (under Organizations) and browse their websites for their publications. Keep in mind that some organizations operate as a special interest (e.g., National Rifle Association) while others are more impartial (e.g., American Bar Association).
For specific publications, search by title name in our catalog.
Data and statistics are available through a variety of resources, including:
Covers most business areas: management, marketing, economics, finance, accounting, & international business. Includes company reports, SWOT analyses, working papers, country reports, industry reports, case studies, etc.
Conduct financial statement analysis, financial accounting and auditing using SEC (Security and Exchange Commission) XBRL data. Analyze financial data for public companies with an interactive data platform. Understand competitor financials, identify potential risks to firms, analyze trends across industry sectors.
Business and financial data on major, non-publicly traded corporations: family owned, private equity owned, venture backed, and international unlisted companies. Company financials, M&A deals, valuations, venture capital funding, private equity deals, etc.
