Investor Perception Study ‒ US 2014

The IR Magazine Investor Perception Study – US 2014 is the most thorough study of the IR industry in the US ever produced. 700 buy-side and sell-side analysts and portfolio managers participated in surveys and interviews to identify the best current exponents of IR and to analyse their success and best practices. The resulting 124-page report uses charts, infographics, photos and illustrations to provide analysis and insight into the IR industry in the US as surveyed from the investment and IR communities.

For a brief sample, including information on the research methodology, respondent data and survey questionnaire, click here.

Benchmarking and peer analysis

In total 448 companies across a range of sectors and market caps have been ranked in this year’s investor perception study. For each company there is a points breakdown for the following categories:

  • Best investor relations officer
  • Best IR by a CFO
  • Best IR by a CEO
  • Most progress in IR
  • Best financial reporting
  • Best use of technology
  • Best use of social media
  • Best investor meetings
  • Best corporate governance
  • Best sustainability practice
  • Grand prix for best overall investor relations

The points breakdown has been compiled in the benchmarking datasheet, also available free to professional subscribers, allowing you to perform peer analysis by sector and market cap on each of the ranked companies. For more information, and to download the datasheet, click here.

How to order

Get your copy of the IR Magazine Investor Perception Study – US 2014 today, for $595. Alternatively, upgrade to a professional subscription to IR Magazine and you will get a print copy of the study for FREE ‒ along with all the other additional benefits of a professional subscription. For further information or any other inquiries, please contact Reece Tan at +44 208 004 5337.

Upcoming events

  • Briefing – Are investors finding your IR content in AI?
    Wednesday, December 17, 2025

    Briefing – Are investors finding your IR content in AI?

    In partnership with WHEN 8.00 am PT / 11.00 am ET / 4.00 pm GMT / 5.00 pm CET DURATION 45 minutes About the event AI is transforming how investors and analysts access company information. Increasingly, earnings reports, disclosures and IR websites are being read first by algorithms and large…

    Online
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    Thursday, March 12, 2026

    Forum – AI & Technology Europe

    About the event Stay ahead. Harness AI. Transform IR. In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, AI is transforming how IROs engage with investors, analyze market sentiment and deliver insights. Yet, many IR teams face challenges in understanding and employing these tools effectively. WHEN WHERE America Square Conference Centre, London The…

    London, UK
  • Think Tank – West Coast
    Thursday, March 19, 2026

    Think Tank – West Coast

    Our unique format – Exclusively for in-house IRO’s The IR Impact Think Tank – West Coast will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026 in Palo Alto and is an  invitation-only event exclusively for senior IR officers. Our think tanks are free to attend and our unique format enables participants to network extensively, and discuss, debate and dissect…

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