SWOT Analyses
Business Source Complete indexes SWOT analysis reports for many publicly traded companies. These can be excellent sources of information about trends that impact competitors. To see what's available,
- Type a company's name into the Search Bar
- Select SWOT Analysis in the Publication Type section of the search page
- Click Search
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Public Companies & Competitors
Researching publicly traded companies that produce or sell products similar to yours is important to understanding the industry, market, and competitive environment. Use the tools on this page to:
- Identify industry-leading companies
- Find profiles for those companies
- Analyze trends and factors impacting companies' product development and sales
This information can be used to make decisions about your product's features and marketing strategy.
Identify Industry Leaders
- 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.
- Find a list of major players in the Companies section
- Access high-level data and key insights about each major player in using the filter below the companies table
Find Company Profiles
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
Company data for U.S. and international public and private companies. Search by company name or ticker symbol. - NetAdvantage This link opens in a new window
Updated daily. Provides a comprehensive, professional source of investment information and analysis on industries and companies. Search by company name or ticker symbol.
Analyze Trends
- Statista This link opens in a new window
Providing statistical data for over 170 industries in 50 countries. Search by a company name to find available reports.
