Getting Started with Industry Analysis
Industry profiles and reports provide a comprehensive picture of activities within and external to an industry that impact business finances and overall operations. Industry research is an important piece of macroenvironment analysis and provides context to investment and portfolio research.
- Industry Analysis: Overview & MethodsA short article from the Corporate Finance Institute defining industry analysis methods.
- The Complete Guide to Industry ResearchFrom IBISWorld, a longer read about industry research and its value in different business fields.
Find Industry Profiles
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new window
Provides in-depth analysis of over 700 U.S. industries at the national and state level. Global industry reports are particularly strong in the manufacturing sector.
- NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Open the Industry Surveys tab and find your industry in the Select a GICS Industry list. Industry reports are comprehensive and include references and detailed analysis.
Find Industry Data
- Statista This link opens in a new window
Providing statistical data for over 170 industries in 50 countries.
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Industry Data
Analysis of economic performance of industries, including GDP, input, output, employment, and production data - U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Industry Data
Workforce, wage, and price statistics by industry.
