Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated recently issued the following announcement.

Baird Analysts Recognized Amongst Top 100 Wall Street Analysts of 2019

TipRanks Recognizes Six Baird Equity Research Analysts

TipRanks, the world’s leading analyst ranking service, recently identified the Top 100 Wall Street analysts of 2019. Six individuals from Baird were honored as top research analysts:

Peter Benedict

David Koning

Colin Sebastian

Ghansham Panjabi

Brian Skorney

Jeff Johnson

The ranking was based on the analysts’ ability to generate return with their stock ratings and price targets. TipRanks’ algorithms calculated the average return and statistical significance of each rating, as well as the overall success rate. Each rating made during 2019 was measured over a time-frame of 3 months.

"We are proud of our analysts’ commitment to covering a wide range of sectors and companies, and this accolade highlights the caliber of their talent. Congratulations to all on this immense achievement." said David Tarantino, Baird's Director of Equity Research.

In addition to this accolade, two Baird analysts were recently honored as top research analysts on TipRanks’ list of Top 25 Wall Street analysts of the decade. Baird's Institutional Equities & Research team also achieved strong results in Greenwich Associates' 2019 surveys of institutional fund managers. The firm ranked No. 1 for overall quality in sales, corporate access and research and earned 11 other No. 1 rankings in other survey categories. Learn more about Baird's 2019 Greenwich survey results.

2019 Top 100 Honorees

Peter BenedictPeter Benedict, Senior Research Analyst, was ranked No. 20 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Justin Kleber, CFA and Senior Research Associate, and Alex Vasti, Research Analyst.

David KoningDavid Koning, Associate Director of Research, was ranked No. 25 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Robby Bamberger, Research Associate, Patrick Schulz, Research Analyst, and Gina Walter, Research Coordinator.

Colin SebastianColin Sebastian, Senior Research Analyst, was ranked No. 55 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Dalton Kern, Research Associate, Drew Fallon, Research Analyst, and Debbie Mahan, Senior Research Coordinator.

Ghansham PanjabiGhansham Panjabi, Senior Research Analyst, was ranked No. 57 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Matthew Krueger, Senior Research Associate, and Thomas Digenan, Research Analyst.

Brian SkorneyBrian Skorney, Senior Research Analyst, was ranked No. 75 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Jack Allen, Research Associate, and Luke Herrmann, Research Analyst.

Jeff JohnsonJeff Johnson, Senior Research Analyst, was ranked No. 85 on the Top 100 list. He is supported by Korinne Wolfmeyer, Research Analyst.

Original source: http://www.rwbaird.com/news/Baird-Analysts-Recognized-Amongst-Top-100-Wall-Street-Analysts-of-2019