Research Guides: Business and Finance: Company Information

New to company research or using the library databases? See more information about doing company research in this document.

Company Information

Mergent Online This link opens in a new window
By FTSE Russell. Comprehensive financial information for over 14,000 U.S. public companies (active and inactive) listed on the NYSE, AMEX and NASDAQ exchanges, and 27,000 non-U.S. companies.

Use for
*in-depth public company data
*supply chain information (see Horizon tab)

D&B Hoovers This link opens in a new window
(Note: If you have trouble accessing or get a non-SMC log-in screen when using IOS, Safari is the preferred browser. On Windows platforms, Chrome and Edge browsers work best.)

Use for

*More in-depth analysis of both public and private, US-based and international companies (SWOT analyses, Technologies in Use notes, and CRUSH reports)
*List creation of companies by various segment filters
*Business insights and intelligence-type information

*Private company data

*Mergers and Acquisitions news announcements

*Easy access to related industry reports and RMA statistics

WRDS This link opens in a new window
Important access information: To use, you must have an approved WRDS username and password. To get an account, fill out the registration information at the following URL to be approved: https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/register/You must be a registered SMC student, faculty, or staff AND you must use your valid SMC email to be approved for an account.

EDGAR
Repository of registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms submitted to the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission. (Data also available via Mergent sources.)

GuideStar
One of the most recognized resources for researching nonprofit organizations. Create a free profile to access full records and the most comprehensive data available. Includes Form 990s and proprietary ratings.
Charity Navigator
Another resource for investigating non-profits. Includes Form 990s and their own rating system.
The Foundation Center
A key resource for connecting nonprofits. Includes Form 990s.

Market share for companies and products is not a data point often easily found. For more advice on searching for market share, see this FAQs page: https://stmarys-ca.libanswers.com/admin/faq?faqid=268884.