Analyst rating accuracy & track record
Needham has 21 ranked equity research analysts scored by Bullish Whales, led by James Ricchiuti at #56 on the leaderboard. As a firm their picks beat their sector 32% of the time and reach their price targets 38% of the time over the following 12 months. Below is every ranked analyst at Needham, best track record first.
Top-ranked analysts at Needham
| Analyst | Rank | BW Score | Win % | PT-Hit % | Sector-Excess | Calls |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ricchiuti | #56 | 56 | 47% | 69% | +2.1% | 89 |
| Serge Belanger | #70 | 53 | 49% | 40% | +0.9% | 73 |
| Ami Fadia | #88 | 48 | 43% | 21% | −0.7% | 30 |
| Ryan Koontz | #115 | 42 | 38% | 45% | −2.6% | 91 |
| Charles Shi | #116 | 42 | 43% | 61% | −2.6% | 37 |
| N. Quinn Bolton | #123 | 41 | 36% | 61% | −3.0% | 73 |
| Joseph Stringer | #151 | 35 | 35% | 21% | −4.9% | 53 |
| Mike Matson | #183 | 27 | 31% | 26% | −7.6% | 62 |
| Laura Martin | #216 | 19 | 32% | 40% | −10.2% | 56 |
| Chris Pierce | #220 | 18 | 35% | 45% | −10.5% | 36 |
| David Saxon | #223 | 18 | 36% | 48% | −10.8% | 27 |
| Gil Blum | #269 | 4 | 24% | 18% | −15.4% | 82 |
| Matt McGinley | #274 | 2 | 28% | 37% | −16.0% | 25 |
| Alex Henderson | #282 | 0 | 33% | 40% | −17.2% | 39 |
| Bernie McTernan | #302 | 0 | 26% | 32% | −22.5% | 45 |
| Mayank Tandon | #329 | 0 | 18% | 40% | −29.8% | 82 |
| Kyle Peterson | #330 | 0 | 23% | 38% | −30.5% | 34 |
| Joshua Reilly | #331 | 0 | 23% | 31% | −31.1% | 27 |
| Rajvindra Gill | #334 | 0 | 24% | 35% | −31.8% | 28 |
| Ryan MacDonald | #344 | 0 | 17% | 31% | −41.1% | 31 |
| Scott Berg | #347 | 0 | 18% | 24% | −49.0% | 28 |
More analysts at Needham
These analysts have a scoreable history at Needham but have not yet reached the minimum number of scored calls to carry a published rank.
| Analyst | Tickers covered | Scored calls | Last rated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Cikos | 3 | 20 | Jun 2026 |
| Vincent Yu | 7 | 13 | Jan 2022 |
| John Todaro | 1 | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| Anna Andreeva | 1 | 3 | May 2024 |
| Richard Valera | 2 | 2 | Feb 2021 |
| Tom Nikic | 1 | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| Gerald Pascarelli | 1 | 1 | May 2026 |
| Jack Andrews | 1 | 1 | May 2026 |
| Matt Dezort | 1 | 1 | May 2026 |
| Vikram Bagri | 1 | 1 | Nov 2022 |
| Matthew Sheerin | 1 | 1 | Apr 2025 |
Needham: analyst accuracy FAQ
How accurate are Needham analysts?
Across 21 ranked analysts, Needham's rated stocks beat their sector 32% of the time over the next 12 months, and their price targets are reached 38% of the time. Their strongest track record belongs to James Ricchiuti, ranked #56 on the Bullish Whales leaderboard. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Which Needham analyst has the best track record?
James Ricchiuti leads Needham at rank #56 on the Bullish Whales leaderboard, with a BW Score of 56 and a 47% win rate vs sector. See their full record on the firm table above.
How many analysts does Bullish Whales track at Needham?
Bullish Whales tracks 48 equity research analysts at Needham. 32 have a scoreable 12-month track record, and 21 have cleared the minimum-sample bar to carry a published rank.
How does Bullish Whales score analyst accuracy?
Bullish Whales scores every rating on real prices. We enter at the closing price on or after the call date, with no look-ahead, then measure the 12-month return above the stock's sector ETF and check whether the price target was reached. Scores are pulled toward the population average and corrected for testing thousands of analysts at once, so they reflect repeatable skill rather than luck.
Browse the full analyst leaderboardHow analyst accuracy is scored
Every score, Win %, PT Hit % and rank is an estimate Bullish Whales calculates from its own data and may not be 100% accurate or complete. Returns are measured in excess of each rated stock's own sector over the 12 months after each call. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and nothing here is a recommendation to buy or sell any security.