Best Resources for Industry Information
- IBISWorld This link opens in a new windowMarket research reports for different industries in the US and select international markets, as well as state-specific industry reports and company benchmarking reports for more than 5000 companies. Reports include trends, statistics and analysis on market size, market share of competitors, forecasts, and industry growth rates. (IBISWorld)
- S&P NetAdvantage This link opens in a new windowAccess a broad spectrum of industry, company, and investment analysis. The database includes S&P industry surveys and stock reports (S&P equity research) where you can drill down to industry and sub-industry key ratios, benchmarks, constituents, and more. (S&P Global)
- First Research This link opens in a new windowAccess industry profiles for over 900 industries, updated monthly. “Call prep” sheets include one-page executive summaries, as well as critical looks at key business challenges and opportunities, while the “Industry Prospector” allows the user to develop lists of industries using a combination of metrics. (LSEG - Mergent)
- Mintel Reports This link opens in a new windowAccess product and industry market research reports covering US and international marketplaces. (Mintel Group)
- Statista This link opens in a new windowSearch for statistics on topics related to business, markets, mass media, technology, and more. The data is compiled from a variety of public and private sources. (Statista)
- BizMiner Academic This link opens in a new windowSearch this database for industry financial analysis and marketing research reports by industry and size. It provides startup and small business statistics, such as annual sales and market share; failure rates; entrepreneurial activity rates; startup P&L detail and ratios; and detailed small business balance sheets, P&L and ratios. (BizMiner)
Databases with content for specific industries:
- Sports Business Research Network This link opens in a new windowSearch for statistics on sporting goods and the sports marketing industry, including equipment sales, sports participation, sports broadcasting, and more. (SBRnet)
- Insider Intelligence This link opens in a new windowAccess data, research reports, and forecasts for a range of industries, including advertising and marketing, social media, financial services (including fintech), technology, health, automotive, ecommerce and retail. It includes US and international content. (Insider Intelligence, Inc.)
- Faulkner Advisory for IT Studies (FAITS) This link opens in a new windowReports covering key technology areas such as IT infrastructure, telecom, data networking, wireless communications, security, enterprise systems, the Internet and World Wide Web, as well as technology vendors. Report types include tutorials, marketplace overviews, product and service selection guides, product and company profiles, and directories. (Information Today, Inc.)
