Equity Research Conference

April 24, 2026, at the Lacy School of Business

At the Bulldog Reports Equity Research Conference on April 24, 2026, student analyst teams initiated coverage of eight companies: Calumet, Core Molding Technologies, Hillman, MillerKnoll, Patrick Industries, Portillo’s, Signet Jewelers, and Visteon. Each research team presented their analysis to judges, peers, professors, and the public. Judges awarded prizes to the teams who best presented and defended their investment thesis.

Winners at the 2026 Equity Research Conference

First Place: Core Molding Technologies

Team Members: Braden Myers, Tom Hanson, Kiontae Carter, Ethan Tyrrell, Aaron Shields, Sean Clouse, Craig Caldwell

Second Place: Portillo’s

Team Members: Campbell Mason, Dylan Price, Tom Hanson, Richie Dallen, Embry Horal, Dominic Friend, Hunter Gray, Craig Caldwell

Third Place (tie): Patrick Industries

Team Members: Craig Caldwell, Luke Sand, Claire Venisnik, Ezra Yoquelet, Jayden Deane

Third Place (tie): Visteon Corporation

Team Members: Craig Caldwell, Matt Lange, Nate Vanden Boom, Bodie Harsin, Owen Archer

Sponsors

Thank you to the following firms for their generous support of the Bulldog Reports Equity Research Conference. 

Subject Companies

These eight companies constitute the research coverage portfolio for the inaugural Bulldog Reports Equity Research conference. We thank them for their participation in hosting analyst teams and supporting this learning experience.