Insights & Commentary

Industry leaders share perspectives on Europe's regulatory landscape, and the growing importance of data integrity.

Baird’s Industrial ECM team recaps H1 2025 equity market trends and shares outlooks on issuance and PE-backed activity.

Baird's insights on the traffic management industry.

Baird's Global Industrial Group outlines key trends and takeaways from the Aerospace industry's largest annual event.

European Debt Advisory team shares our perspectives on three trends we’re watching closely.

Read Baird's takeaways from Legalweek 2025.

Highlights from Baird's panel discussing the proliferation of data and implementation of AI on business and M&A.

Read our insights on the Electrical Power Solutions industry and recent transaction momentum.

Read about key themes in the car wash space from The Car Wash Show 2025.

Read key themes from the 2025 Med Spa Show in our recent update

Read about key themes in the beauty space from WWD's 2025 Beauty CEO Summit.

Baird's Cybersecurity team shares insights from CEO's investors and thought leaders in the industry.

Our Knowledge Solutions Investment Banking team shares insights from the largest EdTech conference.

Insights from the WHAM Women's Health Investments Roundtable featuring Sasha Kelemen

Baird's Global M&A team shares insights surrounding the current M&A market and their outlook for the remainder of 2025

Read insights on the Automotive Service industry and key themes impacting the space.

Baird shares takeaways from PAVE/X 2025.

Insights from Baird's panel with experts to discuss the biggest themes in the K12 landscape.

View our recent transaction activity in the Packaging & Containers sector with a strong start to the 2025 campaign.

Insights from Baird’s panel with industry leaders to discuss opportunities in the GovTech sector.

Baird's annual conference brings together software leaders and investors to discuss key trends and drivers.

Baird's Thermal & Climate Technologies team shares takeaways from the HVAC/R industry’s premier trade show – AHR Expo.

Privately Held Software Companies to Watch

Read Baird's analysis of recent European PE investment trends.

View our recent transaction activity in the Sportsman sector and key themes for 2025.

View Baird's Government and Defense transaction success in 2024.

Read our 2024 Industrial sector highlights and trends moving into 2025.

View our recent transaction activity and explore key 2025 themes in the legal technology sector.

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on the status of the market in 2025.

View our recent transaction activity in the IT Services sector.

Our European Debt Advisory team shares opportunities and challenges ahead for investors and market participants in 2025.

Industry leaders share software trends at Baird's Annual Defense & Government Conference.

Baird’s Global Consumer Group reflects on a successful 2024 and shares a promising Consumer market outlook for 2025.

Human Capital Management team shares takeaways from leading Healthcare Staffing Summit.

View our recent transaction activity in the Household Products sector.

Key trends and insights in Flow, Motion and Power Technologies as the focus shifts to 2025.

Baird’s Equity Capital Markets desk shares a 2025 outlook and outlines market drivers for investors.

Baird’s Industrial ECM team reflects on key equity issuance themes and market trends in 2024 and implications for 2025.

Ajay Bijoor's panel takeaways from Debtwire's Restructuring Forum 2024

In this year end update, see why our Global M&A team predicts accelerated M&A market activity in the next year.

Industry leaders share intelligence community perspective at Baird’s Annual Defense & Government Conference.

Baird Software Research outlines GovTech trends and areas of focus for investment in pubic sector software webcast.

Baird's Defense & Government Investment Banking team shares takeaways from 7th annual Defense & Government Conference.

Baird’s TMA practice was founded 25 years ago and has continued to evolve and expand with an exciting future ahead.

Learn more about key themes in the vehicle aftermarket space as we head into 2025.

Baird's Global Distribution Group expects 2024 momentum to continue with a record backlog into 2025.

Read our top 9 takeaways from the 2024 Global Industrial Conference as top CEOs weigh in.

Baird shares takeaways from exclusive executive event exploring how AI is reshaping B2B.

Takeaways from Baird’s Financial, Legal & Compliance Symposium.

Read our top 4 takeaways from Beauty Connect Los Angeles 2024.

Key takeaways from the annual Fire & Life Safety Sector dinner.

Baird's GP Solutions Group examines the proliferation of these funds and forecasts this market scaling.

Explore what the data shows with respect to whether growth or profitability is more important in affecting valuation.

Baird's Human Capital Management Investment Banking team shares takeaways from annual HR Tech conference.

Baird's Global M&A team's analysis of Fed Rate Cut on M&A activity

Baird Global Investment Banking’s EdTech team shares key sector themes in their annual back to school report

Uncover the key trends for Gen Z Consumers and their spending habits.

Learn more about creative ways to address the current structural needs and solutions for liquidity

The kickoff Baird’s GovTech & Public Safety Software Speaker Series

Baird's Multi-Unit, Restaurants & Franchising team highlights a recent transaction with Tropical Smoothie Cafe.

Privately Held Software Companies to Watch

Baird's takeaways from the 2024 American Nuclear Society Annual Utility Working Conference

Barid shares takeaways from 2024 Traffic Management CEO Summit

Read more about key themes affecting the nutrition industry from C-Level executives and thought leaders.

Takeaways from Black Hat USA 2024

Baird's Global M&A team has an optimistic outlook for the remainder of 2024 and into 2025.

Themes from Cosmoprof North America 2024 on what's shaping the industry.

Baird's Global Consumer team continues to partner with the most admired brands in the sector throughout 1H 2024.

View our recent transaction activity in the Thermal & Climate Technologies space.

In this mid-year update, see why our Global M&A team predicts market momentum during the second half of the year.

Read our 2024 second half insights in Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation.

Learn more about key themes in the micromobility space the opportunities for investors.

Read more about our 2024 ECM momentum in the Industrial sector.

Themes and best practices based on 60 interviews with GPs, LPs and Secondary Investors

Hear from Maria Watts and her strategies for success in investment banking and how to be an effective leader.

Gain insights from the Baird's Global Water team and The Water Council.

Read about key themes in the Beauty space from WWD's 2024 Beauty CEO Summit.

Cybersecurity Software team shares insight from CEOs, investors and thought leaders in the cybersecurity ecosystem.

Key insights on how outdoor recreation is playing a crucial role in economic growth and opportunity.

Baird's Human Capital Management Investment Banking team provides insight on our recent IT Staffing deal

Our Knowledge Solutions Investment Banking team shares insight from premier annual education conference

Baird’s Software team shares commentary on Incident IQ’s strategic investment from Cove Hill.

We continue to expect a rebound in the M&A market during 2024 despite global deal counts remaining subdued in Q1.

Baird's recent transaction momentum in the TMA sector.

Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team after attending the inaugural Dermatological Beauty Connect conference.

Baird Global Investment Banking shares insight on the state of AI in HCM in new discussion series.

Cybersecurity leaders join Baird to discuss the current landscape and considerations in identifying cyber solutions.

Baird's annual conference brings together software leaders and investors to discuss key industry trends and drivers.

Baird’s Legal and Compliance Technology & Services team share key insights from our conversations at Legalweek 2024.

Ardis Tabb and Brad Page of Baird’s FIRE team share learnings from leading traffic management sector conference.

Key insights from Baird's Active Lifestyle's team on important trends impacting the space.

Read about Baird's recent success in the Consumer IPO market.

Key insights from Baird's Beauty & Wellness team form CEW's annual State of the Industry: Global Trend Report.

Read our insights from AHR Expo 2024 and the top trends impacting the space.

Gain insights on the Global Industrial backdrop for 2024 after a strong 2023.

Baird’s Software team reflects on the year that was and provides perspectives on 2024

With 2023 behind us, 2024 is expected to deliver a more conducive environment for equity offering activity.

Hear about the latest trends and themes in the Water & Filtration sector.

Read about Baird's continued success in Distribution M&A since 2021.

The lull in the M&A activity over the last 18 months is soon expected to end as interest rates turn the corner

Hear from Baird's Flow, Motion and Power Technologies team and their 2023 Global Industrial Conference takeaways.

Read why Baird is optimistic about the global M&A market in 2024

Read the takeaways from Baird’s 6th Annual Defense & Government Conference.

Hear about the latest trends and themes in private label food & beverage.

Read about key themes discussed at Baird's 2023 Global Industrial Conference.

Hear about the latest trends and themes in the Electronic Components sector.

Read about key themes discussed at Beauty Connect LA 2023

Maria Watts shares her perspectives on the 2023 M&A market and the fund raising impact

Baird’s Global Investment Banking’s Fire & Life Safety team shares sector themes.

Baird’s Multi-Unit, Restaurants & Franchising team shares what makes School of Rock’s business model unique

Baird outlines this emerging opportunity, the reasons why investors are excited and compelling companies to watch.

Hear about the latest trends and themes in Juvenile & Toy Products

Baird shares PropTech sector trends from leading industry event

Baird's takeaways from the Nutrition Business Journal Summit

Insights from Baird's Pet Care team on industry trends and recent activity

Industry leaders share perspectives on current and near-term activity in traffic management.

Baird's Tech ECM team shares insight on what's attracting investor attention to the next class of IPOs.

Members of Baird's Consumer team share insight on the future of the Baby & Toddler category.

Takeaways from ANS Utility Working Conference and Vendor Technology Expo

Hear from Baird's Global Industrial team on the top trends influencing the sector.

Baird's insights on SuperZoo 2023, a leading trade show in the pet care space

Expected pickup in sale process launches by the end of 2023 signals that we are getting ready for the next M&A cycle.

Panel explores the perspective of ESG champions, adopters and solution providers across the business ecosystem.

Hear from the private equity and lender community on sector trends and sentiments in Household Products.

Baird's Software Equity Research team share their picks for leading privately held software companies to watch.

Gain insights from the Baird Vehicle Technology & Mobility and Outdoor Recreation team on the recent market perspectives

With expertise in flow technology and precision agriculture, Baird assisted ARAG’s shareholders on this transaction

Gain insights from the Baird Automation team on the status of the market in 2023

Read more on how Baird advised a leader in special education software

Two Baird experts discuss shifts in the women's health, wellness and beauty industry.

Gain insights from the Baird Active Lifestyles, Fitness & Mobility team on top industry events

Gain insights from Baird's Global Consumer Team on key themes in the market.

Baird’s Takeaways from The Wall Street Journal’s Global Food Forum

Our Takeaways from Baird’s Beauty, Health & Wellness Leadership Summit

Technology ECM team shares key trends that emerged in earnings calls and consensus estimate adjustments.

Hear how investors are approaching the market and which secular themes are driving Technology equities

Baird sheds light on the emerging growth opportunities for physician practice management companies

Human Capital Management team shares takeaways from leading staffing industry event

Ardis Tabb sat down with Dave Meirick, prior CEO of RoadSafe, to discuss the latest in traffic management

Tom Cowap joins M&A Roundtable discussion on Molecule to Market podcast

Baird’s Real Estate Group recently connected with investors to discuss trends and opportunities in the hospitality space.

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent BeautyMatter FUTURE50 Event

Real Estate Investment Banking sheds light on the dynamics defining the current multi-family market

Baird's Knowledge Solutions team shares top takeaways from ASU+GSV 2023

Baird's Environmental Services team shares takeaways from WasteExpo 2023

Baird shares our top five takeaways from recent cybersecurity webinar

Gain insights from the Baird Vehicle Technology & Mobility team on the recent International Battery Seminar

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent Beauty Tech & Innovation Summit

Read more about Baird's role in the sale of Maltego to Charlesbank

Gain insights from the Baird Beauty & Wellness team on the recent discussion with Walmart Beauty Executive

Baird Global Investment Banking shares takeaways from annual Legalweek conference

Read an in-depth review of M&A valuation trends for middle-market deals.

Gain insights from the Baird Pet Care team on the recent Global Pet Expo

New report outlines the ongoing convergence of Human Capital & Knowledge Solutions sectors in the workplace

Takeaways from IMN's Annual Winter Forum On Real Estate Opportunity & Private Fund Investing

Baird provides insights into earnings report trends and key themes in Q4.

Key insights from panel discussions and conversations at Baird's 2023 Software Silicon Slopes event.

Hear from the Baird experts on trends and market updates within the Active Lifestyles & Fitness sector

Gain insights from Baird's Household Products team following the annual Inspired Home Show

Baird's Software Equity Research team share their picks for leading privately held software companies to watch

Baird provides a recap of significant trends, events and transaction activity in the sector.

In a world transformed by COVID-19, “clean” no longer cuts it.

Baird’s Marketing Technology & Services Sector Overview

Baird Investment Bankers Connect with Industry Experts on the Future in These Sectors

The Baird Foodservice team is pleased to share our insights around macroeconomic and public health tailwinds, consumer engagement and foodservice sector dynamics.

Baird's Global Consumer team is proud to present their 2020 recap.

Baird's Global Consumer Team shares key takeaways from Baird's virtual Private Company Consumer Conference.

The Accelerating Trends Towards Digitization and Virtual Instruction

Baird served as the lead book-running manager on Griffon Corporation’s (“Griffon”) follow-on offering, which raised $197.8 million in gross proceeds and included the full exercise of the overallotment option.

How the Pandemic is Accelerating the Shift to eCommerce

An Automated Future: How the Pandemic is Accelerating Adoption

Baird's Podcast Looks at the Impact of COVID-19 on K-12 Education

Baird’s Global Consumer Investment Banking team recently published a report, detailing the impact of COVID-19 on the Beauty & Wellness industry.

The Baird Food & Beverage team is pleased to share our insights around industry tailwinds amplified by the recent pandemic.

Baird's Industrial Equity Capital Markets Franchise Posts Strong Activity Amidst COVID-19 Volatility

The Baird Food & Beverage team is pleased to share our insights around five critical themes that we expect to drive significant change in the “New World” of Food & Beverage.

As healthcare providers pursue transactions during the global pandemic, both buyers and targets should prepare for heighted scrutiny during the due diligence process.

How the micro-mobility and fitness revolution is impacting the bike industry.

Baird's Global Industrial Group has a proven track record of advising public and private corporate clients on sellside, buyside and spin-off transactions.

Baird’s Podcast Features Fusion Risk Management’s Founder & Strategic Advisor, David Nolan

Baird Advises Key Technology on Sale to Duravant

Brad discusses industry themes and significant valuation trends in this dynamic sector.

Bret Schoch, Baird’s Managing Director of Global Investment Banking, outlines the trends and drivers of success in the human capital services sector and how Baird’s unique expertise facilitates that success.

How Evolving Realities are Lifting Valuations and Driving M&A

The most recent Baird Retail Earnings Scorecard, summarizing earnings reports across the sector.

Baird’s Consumer and Technology & Services Investment Banking teams join forces to raise strategic growth equity investment for leading digitally native brand Mack Weldon.

Baird recently advised Lew’s Holdings Corporation, a portfolio company of Peak Rock Capital, on its sale to BDT Capital Partners.

Baird and industry leaders siscuss how competition, technology and consumers’ need for community are prompting a constant reinvention of business models in the sector.

Established CPG players accelerate investment in emerging brands

Baird’s Podcast Looks at the Impact of COVID-19 on Higher Education

Valuation Drivers and M&A Trends — Insights from Baird’s 150 Mid-Market Consumer Deals

Baird recently served as the exclusive debt advisor to Nova Wildcat Shur-Line Holdings (Wildcat), a portfolio company of Nova Capital Management Limited.

Baird recently announced the merger of Parata with TCGRx, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners.

Baird Advises Boyd on Sale to Goldman Sachs

Baird Delivers Great Outcome to Leading Industrial IoT Solution Provider

Baird’s Consumer Banking Team facilitates the successful sale of Revolution Dancewear, a leading provider of shoes, dancewear, and costumes to thousands of dance studios across the country.

Baird recently advised Good Source, a portfolio company of Evergreen Pacific Partners, on its sale to Highview Capital.

Baird’s Consumer Banking team facilitates the successful sale of GSM Outdoors, a leading provider of hunting, shooting and outdoor accessories.

Baird Advises Polyair on Sale to IPG

Baird Advises Van Riet on Sale to Material Handling Systems, Inc.

Baird Advises Maxcess on Sale to Berwind

Baird recently advised Husky, a portfolio company of Berkshire Partners and OMERS, on its sale to Platinum Equity for $3.85 billion.

Baird Advises Power Products on Sale of Division to Brunswick

Baird Bought and Placed Over 4 Million Shares to Provide Liquidity for FOXF Shareholders

Growing investment in clinical workflow and automation technology is driving interest and competition from buyers