The Stifel Equity Research Group is a recognized leader with a deep and broad spectrum of coverage. Our award-winning analysts are thought leaders, many with hands-on experience in their respective industries, offering objective, in-depth analysis and timely, actionable research ideas.

Research


  • 65 analysts
  • 928 U.S. stocks
  • 12 industries, 67 sectors
  • 3rd largest provider of U.S. small cap
  • Top 5 provider of U.S. equity coverage in:
    • Consumer & Retail
    • Real Estate
    • Technology
    • Transportation & Logistics

Awards


FT/StarMine World's Top Analysts Survey:

  • Ranked in the top 5 for the last 7 years
  • Ranked in the top 10 for the last 9 consecutive years
  • Ranked 5th overall in total awards since 2004
  • Ranked 3rd in 2012
  • Most #1 awards in the Earnings Estimates category in 2012
  • Most top 10 rankings in Earnings Estimates in 2012

The Wall Street Journal Best on the Street:

  • Only firm ranked in the top 12 for the last 9 consecutive years
  • Ranked 5th in 2012
Coverage rankings are according to Thomson as of 2012. Award rankings include Legg Mason Capital Markets, Ryan Beck, and Thomas Weisel Partners, which were acquired by Stifel.