Definition
Analysts evaluate companies for potential shareholders and investors. An analyst's report typically contains detailed information on the company's financial health, the current direction the business is taking, and a review of where it stands in regards to the competition.
Where to Find Analysts Reports
Analysts reports can give you some interesting insights into your company.
Value Line
- Once in the database, enter the company name or ticker symbol in the search box on the right.
- Click on the company link that appears below the search box.
- Next, click on the PDF Reports button in the top right.
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Value Line Investment Survey This link opens in a new window
Provides independent investment information services (ratings, summaries, opinion, reports) covering some 1,700 equity issues. For each stock covered it offers year-ahead and three-to five-year probable relative price performance, projections of key financial measures, as well as commentary on current operations and future prospects. Note: Quick Link menu shows in blue what is available to you.
If You're Looking for Morningstar...
Unfortunately, the library no longer has a Morningstar subscription, However, the Sunnyvale Public Library offers Morningstar and a Temporary Online Access card:
https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/services/library-cards
After creating a temporary card, you will be able to access Morningstar from their list of e-resources:
https://www.library.sunnyvale.ca.gov/books-more/eresources-by-subject/a-z-eresources
Be sure to note down your temporary card number--it will only appear the one time when the card is first created. If you run into technical difficulties, contact me at ann.agee@sjsu.edu.