Entities / Person
William P. Blair.
American astrophysicist
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Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. shares traded on Nasdaq, concurrent with William Blair downgrading the stock and Comtech's acquisition remaining on track.Some support2 reports
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William Blair and Benchmark issued ratings on Microsoft, concurrent with insider selling activity by EVP Amy Hood.Some support3 reports
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William Blair downgraded Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. stock rating while the Comtech acquisition remains on track to close.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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William Blair raised SEI Investments rating to outperform, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also raised its price objective on the stock.Some support1 report
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BioMarin Pharmaceutical filed a Form 13F with the SEC, coinciding with William Blair upgrading its stock rating.Some support1 report
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LPL Financial is acquiring Commonwealth Financial Network, and William Blair analysts project growth for LPL.Some support1 report
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William Blair cut Builders FirstSource's rating and Benchmark dropped its price target on the company.Some support1 report
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William Blair analysts are monitoring the ongoing G20 meetings.Some support1 report
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Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage of Suja Life, Inc., providing a buy rating and price objective as of July 18, 2026.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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William Blair restated an outperform rating while Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its rating for Boeing on October 8, 2026.Some support4 reports
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Analysts noted XBI trading sideways while a biopharma research head discussed sector trends.Some support1 report
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William Blair reaffirmed an outperform rating on AeroVironment on October 9, 2026.Some support1 report
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William Blair upgraded shares of Beam Therapeutics to strong-buy, while Bank of America reaffirmed its buy rating. Amy Simon also sold shares.Some support1 report
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Watsco reported margin impacts due to subdued international sales in Mexico, with analysts questioning volume trends.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Analysts like William Blair monitor SpaceX stock, which utilizes Starlink for its operations.Some support1 report
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William P. Blair acquired a new stake in Mercury Systems on September 4, 2026.Some support1 report
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William P. Blair, Bank of America, and Royal Bank of Canada issued rating updates and price targets for Standard Nuclear, Inc.Some support2 reports
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William Blair issued an outperform rating on Wise Group plc, and Morgan Stanley also provided research reports on the company's stock.Some support1 report
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Analyst firms Needham & Company, William Blair, and Scotiabank reviewed N-able, Inc., with rating and price target adjustments made on May 27, 2026.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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A former officer from Epic joined William Blair, a brokerage firm based in New York.Some support1 report
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Bank of America cut its target price for Swanson, while William P. Blair initiated coverage on the company.Some support2 reports
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William Blair initiated coverage on W&T Offshore, Inc., while MarketBeat provided average rating data for the company.Well supported5 reports
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Morgan Stanley started coverage of Campbell's on August 10, 2026, lowering its price target and rating.Some support4 reports
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John Wasson became CEO of ICF International, a company whose sector is noted in the broader focus on rate-sensitive businesses.Well supported10 reports
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Experts William P. Blair and Andrew Jeffrey concurred on the value of digital finance on August 5, 2026.Some support1 report
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Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its rating and raised the price target for Palo Alto Networks. Argus also issued a new price target, while William P. Blair reaffirmed its rating for the company.Some support2 reports
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William Blair reaffirmed 'outperform' rating on Royal Caribbean, while the company filed reports with the SEC.Some support1 report
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MarketBeat reported average ratings for Alamo Group, and William Blair initiated coverage on the company's shares.Some support1 report
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Jefferies Financial Group reissued a buy rating on J.Jill, while William P. Blair lowered the company's rating.Some support4 reports
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William Blair analyst reiterated a Buy rating for Curtiss-Wright, while TipRanks reported on the stock's performance.Some support2 reports
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William Blair started coverage on Elastic shares, Jefferies cut price targets, and Truist Financial dropped price objectives.Some support1 report
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William P. Blair assumed coverage on Cardinal Health shares, which filed required disclosures with the SEC on June 23, 2026.Some support1 report
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Intellia Therapeutics received a share upgrade from William Blair, while Bank of America reiterated a neutral rating on June 17, 2026.Some support1 report
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William Blair set a price target on Prairie Operating shares, and an insider trade was disclosed with the SEC.Some support1 report
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William Blair analysts questioned Global Industrial's financial performance, with Thomas Clark serving as CFO.Some support2 reports
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An analyst inquired about Aetna partnership implications, potential expansion starting in Florida, and questioned contract terms with payer partners.Some support1 report1 development inside
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William Blair lowered its third-quarter earnings per share estimate for bros on July 25, 2025.Some support1 report
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William Blair and Greg Palm questioned debt maturity options and revenue miss causes in July 2025.Speculative1 report
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Analysts from Baird, UBS, and William Blair questioned a company regarding margin assumptions, sales expectations, and tariff mitigation.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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Karman Space & Defense is undergoing an offering. Citigroup is the book-running manager, while Broadridge handles prospectus copies. Baird, RBC Capital Markets, and William Blair are joint bookrunners.Some support2 reports
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Viasat business is being considered for spinoff or IPO following an analyst upgrade to outperform from William Blair on August 5, 2025.Some support1 report
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William Blair cut earnings per share estimates for Kforce on August 7, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Analyst questioned Frontdoor, Inc.'s cost synergy targets on August 13, 2025.Some support2 reports
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Andrew Nicholas, representing a firm, pressed for clarity on an advisory outlook on August 13, 2025.Some support3 reports
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William Blair inquired about the nature of revenue decline at BrightView on August 13, 2025.Some support1 report
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Analyst commentary reiterated a Market Perform rating on July 25, 2025.Some support1 report
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William Blair analyst inquired about Trupanion's subscription growth mix on August 14, 2025.Some support1 report
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William Blair analysts questioned Fastly's growth strategy on August 13, 2025.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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William Blair moderated a fireside chat involving Centrus Energy on July 3, 2025.Speculative1 report
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William Blair and Goldman Sachs analysts inquired about pricing and macro headwinds concerning Braze and OfferFit in July 2025.Speculative1 report
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Financial institutions Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and William Blair questioned various industry challenges, including clinician recruitment and EHR system upgrades, in July 2025.Speculative1 report2 developments inside
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Analysts from Goldman Sachs and William Blair questioned companies regarding core land growth, EBITDA guidance, and shifting snow contracts in July 2025.Speculative2 reports1 development inside
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An analyst reiterated a Buy rating for AptarGroup, citing benefits derived from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend.Some support1 report
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A filing announced on July 2, 2025, stated that Baird, RBC Capital Markets, and William Blair are joint book-running managers for AeroVironment.Speculative1 report1 development inside
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William Blair provided a new Buy rating for Devon Energy, citing robust financial positioning and pledging to unleash American oil and gas.Some support1 report
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William Blair initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating on Devon Energy.Some support1 report
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William Blair inquired about unfilled orders and low-margin assignments, while Cary Grace addressed questions from UBS analysts regarding labor disruption impact.Speculative1 report
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William Blair retained a Buy rating on EPAM Systems on August 10, 2025.Some support1 report
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William Blair rated Vertiv 'Outperform' on August 9, 2025.Some support1 report
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On August 14, 2025, financial institutions including William Blair and Bank of America released findings regarding client demand trends, market stabilization in Allied segments, and volume bottoming.Some support1 report
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Around William P. Blair this week
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FED Mentioned togetherKey figures Logan, Waller, Schmid, and Bowman have been categorized by their stances on the Federal Reserve.Moves William P. Blair
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SpaceX Mentioned togetherUkraine relies heavily on SpaceX tools, while Europe is actively seeking to reduce its dependence on US technology.Moves William P. Blair
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Moderna Mentioned togetherModerna and Arcturus Therapeutics are being compared for investment as healthcare companies.Moves William P. Blair
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Mercury Systems TransactionalRoyal Bank of Canada increased its price objective for Mercury Systems on August 25, 2026.Moves William P. Blair
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Blackstone OperationalBlackstone has agreed to co-fund the development costs of Pfizer's drug berobenatide.Moves William P. Blair
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Zeta Interactive Mentioned togetherZeta Interactive expands its enterprise market by using native AI to deliver higher marketing returns and replace legacy martech vendors.Moves William P. Blair
Connections
The 40 strongest of 302, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kforce Operational
A professional relationship where William Blair inquired about Kforce's services, leading to market rating actions.
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Torrid Operational
William Blair actively analyzes Torrid's business strategy and provides financial ratings on its shares.
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Andrew Jeffrey Structural
Andrew Jeffrey is employed as an analyst at William Blair.
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Silence Therapeutics Operational
William Blair actively influences the market perception and rating of Silence Therapeutics.
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AeroVironment Transactional
William Blair provided investment banking services, including book-running and investment ratings, for AeroVironment.
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Beam Therapeutics Transactional
Analyst William Blair upgraded shares of Beam Therapeutics to strong-buy.
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Dexcom Transactional
William P. Blair issued a strong buy recommendation regarding Dexcom's company shares.
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Mercury Systems Transactional
William Blair acquired a new stake in Mercury Systems.
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CoStar Group Transactional
William P. Blair downgraded CoStar Group on 2026-08-05.
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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Mentioned together
William Blair, through its research firm, issued stock ratings for Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, culminating in a downgrade.
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Tesla Mentioned together
William Blair provides financial analysis and market ratings concerning Tesla's performance and potential.
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SpaceX Mentioned together
William P. Blair provides market analysis, commentary, and ratings on SpaceX's performance and specialty.
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Zeta Interactive Mentioned together
William Blair provides investment ratings and commentary on Zeta Interactive's fundamentals and growth potential.
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Trade Desk Transactional
William P. Blair downgraded Trade Desk's rating.
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Birkenstock Transactional
William Blair issued a professional stock rating regarding Birkenstock.
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Vestis Corporation Transactional
The relationship involves analyst coverage where William Blair issues ratings and recommendations regarding Vestis Corporation.
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Blackstone Operational
The two entities are observed to be competitors operating within the private equity industry.
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Core & Main Mentioned together
William Blair began providing investment coverage and analysis on Core & Main shares.
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AMD Mentioned together
William P. Blair provides financial commentary and market ratings regarding AMD's performance and stock outlook.
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FED Mentioned together
William P. Blair provides expert commentary on FED statements.
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Lattice Semiconductor Transactional
William Blair acquired a new stake in Lattice Semiconductor.
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Intellia Therapeutics Transactional
William Blair upgraded his shares of Intellia Therapeutics.
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Moderna Mentioned together
William P. Blair provides financial analysis and coverage on Moderna's performance and sentiment.
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Bio-Techne Operational
William Blair has actively influenced Bio-Techne's stock rating and market perception through investment analysis.
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Curtiss-Wright Mentioned together
William P. Blair, an analyst, reiterated a Buy rating on Curtiss-Wright.
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Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. Operational
William Blair downgraded the stock rating of Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd.
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SEI Investments Company Operational
William Blair has provided investment ratings and analysis on SEI Investments Company.
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J.Jill Transactional
William Blair lowered J.Jill's stock rating.
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Nebius Group Mentioned together
William Blair began coverage and issued an outperform rating on Nebius Group.
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ICF International Operational
William Blair, an analyst, questions and tracks ICF International regarding its operations and performance.
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Assurant Operational
William Blair, acting as an analyst, has questioned Assurant's growth pipeline.
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Dropbox Mentioned together
William Blair provided an analyst rating on Dropbox.
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AbbVie Operational
B provides expert analysis that influences A's market perception and favorable ratings.
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Oracle Corporation Operational
William Blair added Oracle Corporation to his conviction list, indicating a specific investment recommendation.
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Morgan Stanley Mentioned together
Both Morgan Stanley and William P. Blair are mentioned in the context of providing research on Appian stock.
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TenX Mentioned together
William Blair issued an outperform rating on TenX.
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PayPal Mentioned together
William Blair published research notes regarding PayPal.
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Tempus Mentioned together
William P. Blair provides market coverage and favorable views on Tempus.
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Rapid7 Mentioned together
William Blair downgraded Rapid7's market rating to market perform.
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Confluent Inc. Mentioned together
William Blair provides financial analysis and coverage of Confluent Inc.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
5 events- Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. shares traded on Nasdaq, concurrent with William Blair downgrading the stock and Comtech's acquisition remaining on track.
- William Blair and Benchmark issued ratings on Microsoft, concurrent with insider selling activity by EVP Amy Hood.
- William Blair downgraded Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. stock rating while the Comtech acquisition remains on track to close.
- William Blair raised SEI Investments rating to outperform, while Keefe, Bruyette & Woods also raised its price objective on the stock.
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical filed a Form 13F with the SEC, coinciding with William Blair upgrading its stock rating.
October 2026
7 events- LPL Financial is acquiring Commonwealth Financial Network, and William Blair analysts project growth for LPL.
- William Blair cut Builders FirstSource's rating and Benchmark dropped its price target on the company.
- William Blair analysts are monitoring the ongoing G20 meetings.
- William Blair restated an outperform rating while Cantor Fitzgerald lowered its rating for Boeing on October 8, 2026.
- Analysts noted XBI trading sideways while a biopharma research head discussed sector trends.
- William Blair reaffirmed an outperform rating on AeroVironment on October 9, 2026.
- William Blair upgraded shares of Beam Therapeutics to strong-buy, while Bank of America reaffirmed its buy rating. Amy Simon also sold shares.
September 2026
2 eventsShow 3 earlier months
August 2026
7 events- William P. Blair, Bank of America, and Royal Bank of Canada issued rating updates and price targets for Standard Nuclear, Inc.
- William Blair issued an outperform rating on Wise Group plc, and Morgan Stanley also provided research reports on the company's stock.
- A former officer from Epic joined William Blair, a brokerage firm based in New York.
- Bank of America cut its target price for Swanson, while William P. Blair initiated coverage on the company.
- Morgan Stanley started coverage of Campbell's on August 10, 2026, lowering its price target and rating.
- Experts William P. Blair and Andrew Jeffrey concurred on the value of digital finance on August 5, 2026.
- Morgan Stanley reaffirmed its rating and raised the price target for Palo Alto Networks. Argus also issued a new price target, while William P. Blair reaffirmed its rating for the company.
July 2026
5 events- Jefferies Financial Group initiated coverage of Suja Life, Inc., providing a buy rating and price objective as of July 18, 2026.
- William Blair initiated coverage on W&T Offshore, Inc., while MarketBeat provided average rating data for the company.
- William Blair reaffirmed 'outperform' rating on Royal Caribbean, while the company filed reports with the SEC.
- MarketBeat reported average ratings for Alamo Group, and William Blair initiated coverage on the company's shares.
- Jefferies Financial Group reissued a buy rating on J.Jill, while William P. Blair lowered the company's rating.
June 2026
34 events- Watsco reported margin impacts due to subdued international sales in Mexico, with analysts questioning volume trends.
- Analyst firms Needham & Company, William Blair, and Scotiabank reviewed N-able, Inc., with rating and price target adjustments made on May 27, 2026.
- John Wasson became CEO of ICF International, a company whose sector is noted in the broader focus on rate-sensitive businesses.
- William Blair analyst reiterated a Buy rating for Curtiss-Wright, while TipRanks reported on the stock's performance.
- William Blair started coverage on Elastic shares, Jefferies cut price targets, and Truist Financial dropped price objectives.
- William P. Blair assumed coverage on Cardinal Health shares, which filed required disclosures with the SEC on June 23, 2026.
- Intellia Therapeutics received a share upgrade from William Blair, while Bank of America reiterated a neutral rating on June 17, 2026.
- William Blair set a price target on Prairie Operating shares, and an insider trade was disclosed with the SEC.
- William Blair analysts questioned Global Industrial's financial performance, with Thomas Clark serving as CFO.
- An analyst inquired about Aetna partnership implications, potential expansion starting in Florida, and questioned contract terms with payer partners.
- William Blair lowered its third-quarter earnings per share estimate for bros on July 25, 2025.
- William Blair and Greg Palm questioned debt maturity options and revenue miss causes in July 2025.
- Analysts from Baird, UBS, and William Blair questioned a company regarding margin assumptions, sales expectations, and tariff mitigation.
- Karman Space & Defense is undergoing an offering. Citigroup is the book-running manager, while Broadridge handles prospectus copies. Baird, RBC Capital Markets, and William Blair are joint bookrunners.
- Viasat business is being considered for spinoff or IPO following an analyst upgrade to outperform from William Blair on August 5, 2025.
- William Blair cut earnings per share estimates for Kforce on August 7, 2025.
- Analyst questioned Frontdoor, Inc.'s cost synergy targets on August 13, 2025.
- Andrew Nicholas, representing a firm, pressed for clarity on an advisory outlook on August 13, 2025.
- William Blair inquired about the nature of revenue decline at BrightView on August 13, 2025.
- Analyst commentary reiterated a Market Perform rating on July 25, 2025.
- William Blair analyst inquired about Trupanion's subscription growth mix on August 14, 2025.
- William Blair analysts questioned Fastly's growth strategy on August 13, 2025.
- William Blair moderated a fireside chat involving Centrus Energy on July 3, 2025.
- William Blair and Goldman Sachs analysts inquired about pricing and macro headwinds concerning Braze and OfferFit in July 2025.
- Financial institutions Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and William Blair questioned various industry challenges, including clinician recruitment and EHR system upgrades, in July 2025.
- Analysts from Goldman Sachs and William Blair questioned companies regarding core land growth, EBITDA guidance, and shifting snow contracts in July 2025.
- An analyst reiterated a Buy rating for AptarGroup, citing benefits derived from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend.
- A filing announced on July 2, 2025, stated that Baird, RBC Capital Markets, and William Blair are joint book-running managers for AeroVironment.
- William Blair provided a new Buy rating for Devon Energy, citing robust financial positioning and pledging to unleash American oil and gas.
- William Blair initiated coverage with a 'Buy' rating on Devon Energy.
- William Blair inquired about unfilled orders and low-margin assignments, while Cary Grace addressed questions from UBS analysts regarding labor disruption impact.
- William Blair retained a Buy rating on EPAM Systems on August 10, 2025.
- William Blair rated Vertiv 'Outperform' on August 9, 2025.
- On August 14, 2025, financial institutions including William Blair and Bank of America released findings regarding client demand trends, market stabilization in Allied segments, and volume bottoming.