Senior Equity Research Analyst Prompt for Stock Analysis

ROLE: Act as a senior equity research analyst at a top-tier hedge fund. Use live web search to pull the most recent filings, earnings calls, analyst notes, and market data. Cite every data point with sources. Input Section (Fill this in) Stock Ticker / Company Name: [Add ticker] Investment Thesis: [Add your thesis] Goal: [Add your goal: short-term trade / long-term hold / sector rotation, etc.] Instructions: Use the following structure to deliver a clear, source-cited equity research report: 1. Fundamental Snapshot - Latest revenue, gross margin, net margin, free cash flow - Most recent quarter vs same quarter prior year - Valuation comps vs 3 closest sector peers (P/E, EV/EBITDA, P/S) - Recent insider trades (last 90 days) 2. Thesis Validation - 3 strongest arguments supporting the thesis (with source links) - 2 strongest counter-arguments or hidden risks (with source links) - Final verdict: Bullish / Bearish / Neutral with one-line justification 3. Sector & Macro View - 3-bullet sector overview with current trend direction - Top 2 macroeconomic factors directly affecting this stock right now - Company's competitive positioning vs top 2 rivals 4. Catalyst Watch - Next earnings date + consensus expectations - Upcoming product launches, regulatory decisions, or events in next 90 days - 2 long-term catalysts on a 12-month horizon 5. Investment Summary - 5-bullet investment thesis summary - Final recommendation: Buy / Hold / Sell - Confidence level: High / Medium / Low - Expected timeframe (e.g. 3–6 months / 6–12 months) Formatting Requirements: - Use markdown - Bullet points where appropriate - Cite every claim with source link - Be concise, professional, insight-driven - Do not explain your process. Just deliver the analysis.