Evercore ISI Ranked No. 1 on Weighted Basis in 2026 Extel All-America Research Analyst Survey

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Evercore ISI ranked No. 1 among all firms on a weighted basis in the analyst rankings of the 2026 Extel (previously Institutional Investor) All-America Research Team survey, marking its fifth consecutive year in the top position. The weighted ranking assigns greater value to higher placements, with first-place rankings contributing more than second- and third-place rankings.

Evercore research analysts were recognized as Top 3 or Runner-Up in 40 categories. The firm earned 13 first-place rankings, the most of any firm, also marking the fifth consecutive year Evercore has led the industry in the number of first-place rankings. The 2026 survey reflects feedback from nearly 4,500 investment professionals at more than 1,600 firms and institutions.

Notable achievements include Krishna Guha earning a No. 1 ranking in Economics for the first time; Gavin Clark-Gartner ranking in the Top 3 for the first time in Biotechnology Small & Midcap; and Julian Emanuel and Adam Frisch earning Runner-Up recognition for the first time at Evercore in Quantitative Research and Payments, Processors & IT Services, respectively.

“Our clients are at the center of everything we do,” said Ed Hyman, senior chairman of Equities. “We are grateful for the trust they place in us and for the longstanding partnerships that inspire us to continually raise the bar.”

“This achievement reflects the collective commitment of our research, sales and trading teams,” said Mike Paliotta, CEO of Equities. “The collaboration across these functions is central to how we serve our clients, combining differentiated research, deep market expertise and high-quality execution. I am proud of our entire team and the value they deliver to clients every day.”

Marc Harris, director of research, added, “Research excellence requires intellectual rigor, independent thinking and a relentless focus on the issues that matter most to investors. These results are a testament to the talent and dedication of our analysts and reinforce our commitment to producing timely, differentiated and actionable analysis.”

2026 Analyst Rankings

First Team
Analyst	Sector
John Pancari	Banks Midcap
Umer Raffat	Biotechnology Largecap
Krishna Guha	Economics
Elizabeth Anderson	Health Care Technology & Distribution
Stephen Kim	Homebuilders & Building Products
Thomas Gallagher	Insurance Life
Amit Daryanani	IT Hardware & Electronics Manufacturing Services
David Raso	Machinery, Engineering & Construction
Umer Raffat	Pharmaceuticals Major
Umer Raffat	Pharmaceuticals Specialty
Steve Sakwa	REITs
David Palmer	Restaurants
Rich Ross	Technical Analysis

Second Team
Analyst	Sector
Duane Pfennigwerth	Airlines
Gavin Clark-Gartner	Biotechnology Small & Midcap
David Motemaden	Insurance Nonlife
Amit Daryanani	Telecom & Networking Equipment
Sarah Bianchi	Washington Research

Third Team
Analyst	Sector
Glenn Schorr	Brokers, Asset Managers & Exchanges
Mark Mahaney	Internet Largecap
Vijay Kumar	Life Science & Diagnostic Tools
Mark Lipacis	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Capital Equipment
Oscar Sloterbeck	Thematic Research

Runners-Up
Analyst	Sector
Chris McNally	Autos & Auto Parts
Glenn Schorr	Banks Largecap
Robert Ottenstein	Beverage, Household & Personal Care Products
Cory Kasimov	Biotechnology Small & Midcap
Julian Emanuel	Equity-Linked Strategies
David Palmer	Food Producers
Stephen Richardson	Integrated Oil
Mark Mahaney	Internet Small & Midcap
Stephen Richardson	Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
Adam Frisch	Payments, Processors & IT Services
Mike DiFiore	Pharmaceuticals Specialty
Julian Emanuel	Portfolio Strategy
Julian Emanuel	Quantitative Research
Greg Melich	Retailing Broadlines & Hardlines
Michael Binetti	Retailing Department Stores & Specialty Softlines
Kirk Materne	Software Largecap

About Evercore

Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic and financial significance to boards of directors, management teams and shareholders, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic shareholder advisory, restructurings and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public and private capital, delivers equity research and equity sales and agency trading execution, and provides wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth and institutional investors. Founded in 1995, the firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.