Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Rivian Automotive Inc.'s latest earnings results present a nuanced view of the company's current trajectory and strategic plans.</li><li>The first quarter of 2025 showcased Rivian's efforts to achieve financial and operational milestones, while also highlighting potential challenges it faces in the evolving market landscape.</li><li>On the positive side, Rivian reported a second consecutive quarter of positive gross profit, achieving $206 million.</li></ul>

Rivian Automotive Inc.'s latest earnings results present a nuanced view of the company's current trajectory and strategic plans.The first quarter of 2025 showcased Rivian's efforts to achieve financial and operational milestones, while also highlighting potential challenges it faces in the evolving market landscape.On the positive side, Rivian reported a second consecutive quarter of positive gross profit, achieving $206 million.

Rivian Automotive: Will its Expansion of Production & New Models Help Stay Competitive In A Turbulent EV Market?

<ul><li>Rivian Automotive presented a comprehensive overview of its performance and future outlook during their Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 report.</li><li>The company showcased a series of achievements and challenges that define their current position and trajectory.</li><li>Rivian achieved a notable milestone in Q4 2024 with a positive gross margin, attributed to significant reductions in cost of goods sold (COGS) and a boost in per unit revenue.</li></ul>

Rivian Automotive presented a comprehensive overview of its performance and future outlook during their Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 report.The company showcased a series of achievements and challenges that define their current position and trajectory.Rivian achieved a notable milestone in Q4 2024 with a positive gross margin, attributed to significant reductions in cost of goods sold (COGS) and a boost in per unit revenue.

Rivian Automotive: How Its Recent JVs & Strategic Partnerships Are Shaping Its Future!

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Beat the Street

Sudarshan Bhandari

India Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Beat the Street

Beat The Street was founded by Nimish Maheshwari and Sudarshan Bhandari, both of whom are Chartered Accountants by Profession, known for their expert analysis in the fields of Business, Sectoral analysis, and Corporate governance.

With a strong social media presence of 45,000+ Subscribers across various platforms, they are considered trusted voices in the industry. Their insights and analysis have been featured in some of India’s most prominent publications, including the Economic Times, Dalal Street Investment Journal, The Morning Context, and The Ken.

Their analysis on Bankrupt & Insolvent companies has been instrumental in saving investors from significant losses. They have a keen eye for identifying red flags and has identified exclusive redflags earlier in Vedanta, Nykaa, Dhani Services, Adani and many more.

Read Business Not Stock Prices

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/greaves-cotton-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11664:1" rel="noopener">Greaves Cotton (GRV IN)</a> is raising funds by separately listing its mobility arm, enabling better focus and execution for the segment.</li>
<li>Company is guiding for 30,000Cr topline by 2030  with 13-15% margins excluding mobility segment.</li>
<li>The company's core business remains profitable and on a growth path. New funds will improve the mobility arm's operations and support current business growth would be from ongoing capex investments.</li>
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Greaves Cotton (GRV IN) is raising funds by separately listing its mobility arm, enabling better focus and execution for the segment.
Company is guiding for 30,000Cr topline by 2030  with 13-15% margins excluding mobility segment.
The company's core business remains profitable and on a growth path. New funds will improve the mobility arm's operations and support current business growth would be from ongoing capex investments.


The Beat Ideas: Greaves Cotton- Demerging The Cash Cow From Mobility Business

US IPOs and Secondary Offerings, IPO Boutique

IPO Boutique

US IPOs and Secondary Offerings

For more than 20 years, we have been providing research, analysis, commentary and ratings on US Equity Capital Markets to institutional investors (US IPOs and Secondary Offerings). Our vast network of contacts across the Equity Capital Markets and attention-to-detail sets us apart from our competitors.

Since 2012, we have achieved a successful hit rating on 89% of Buy-rated IPOs. The collective “Buy” ratings averaged a first trade of 16.3% above issue.Our Neutral Rated Deals averaged just 2% above the issue price at first trade.

Our written research includes pre-IPO notes before the deal is launched, follow-up analysis once the deal is live and post-listing trading analysis as well.

In addition, we provide a high-touch premium desk access which includes analyst access, as well as real time insights on US IPOs as well as secondary offerings.

IPOs and Secondary Offerings

Equity Capital Markets

Sailpoint Technologies Holdings / Equity Capital Markets

Sailpoint Technologies Holdings (SAIL US)

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<li>The underwriters amended the terms of this offering with a S-1/A. The price range has been upwardly revised from $19.00-$21.00 to $21.00-$23.00.</li>
<li>Cornerstone investor Dragoneer has a strong track record with IPOs that have participated in. </li>
<li>The upwardly-revised price adjustment is a very bullish sign for the IPO and we have adjusted our early expectations on this deal.</li>
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The underwriters amended the terms of this offering with a S-1/A. The price range has been upwardly revised from $19.00-$21.00 to $21.00-$23.00.
Cornerstone investor Dragoneer has a strong track record with IPOs that have participated in. 
The upwardly-revised price adjustment is a very bullish sign for the IPO and we have adjusted our early expectations on this deal.


SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

ASEAN Insight Provider, CrossASEAN Research

Angus Mackintosh

ASEAN Insight Provider

CrossASEAN Research

At CrossASEAN Research we strive to produce unbiased and differentiated on the ground insights on companies across South East Asia. Our Research is produced for the most part after face to face meetings and conversations with company management to dig deep into the long term vision and strategy of the companies we cover. We seek to deliver investable and actionable themes on sectors and markets across SE Asia, often in collaboration with other Insight Providers across the region, pooling the vast experience of the analysts within the Smartkarma Ecosystem. We also offer bespoke work and tailor made trips for our clients. 

Insights across South East Asia

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a> continues to progress in building out its EV brand, being the number one auto brand in Vietnam, and expanding into Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and the US.</li>
<li>A key trend for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/vinfast-auto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:36550:1" rel="noopener">Vinfast (VFS US)</a> has been the shift in sales to related GSM towards direct retail sales, which now make up around 80% of total EV sales.</li>
<li>Its strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, providing captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are proving to be successful one, being rolled out across markets. </li>
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Vinfast (VFS US) continues to progress in building out its EV brand, being the number one auto brand in Vietnam, and expanding into Indonesia, the Philippines, India, and the US.
A key trend for Vinfast (VFS US) has been the shift in sales to related GSM towards direct retail sales, which now make up around 80% of total EV sales.
Its strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, providing captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are proving to be successful one, being rolled out across markets. 


Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

United States

Rivian Automotive, Inc. is an automotive technology company. The Company designs and manufactures vans, trucks, and sports utility vehicles, as well as offers software solutions, IT, repair, and maintenance services. Rivian Automotive serves customers in North America and the United Kingdom.

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Rivian Automotive (RIVN US)

Rivian Automotive: Will its Expansion of Production & New Models Help Stay Competitive In A Turbulent EV Market?

Rivian Automotive Inc.'s latest earnings results present a nuanced view of the company's current trajectory and strategic plans. The first quarter...

Baptista Research

Rivian Automotive: How Its Recent JVs & Strategic Partnerships Are Shaping Its Future!

Rivian Automotive presented a comprehensive overview of its performance and future outlook during their Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024...

Baptista Research

The Beat Ideas: Greaves Cotton- Demerging The Cash Cow From Mobility Business

Greaves Cotton is raising funds by separately listing its mobility arm to enhance focus and execution, aiming for a 30,000Cr topline by 2030 with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...

IPO Boutique

Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

Vinfast's strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are...

Angus Mackintosh

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Rivian Automotive: Will its Expansion of Production & New Models Help Stay Competitive In A Turbulent EV Market?

Rivian Automotive Inc.'s latest earnings results present a nuanced view of the company's current trajectory and strategic plans. The first quarter...

Baptista Research

Rivian Automotive: How Its Recent JVs & Strategic Partnerships Are Shaping Its Future!

Rivian Automotive presented a comprehensive overview of its performance and future outlook during their Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024...

Baptista Research

The Beat Ideas: Greaves Cotton- Demerging The Cash Cow From Mobility Business

​Greaves Cotton is raising funds by separately listing its mobility arm to enhance focus and execution, aiming for a 30,000Cr topline by 2030 with...

Sudarshan Bhandari

SailPoint, Inc. (SAIL) -- IPO Price Range Increased; Software Order Book Demand Is Fever Pitch

​Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...

IPO Boutique

Vinfast (VFS US) - Direct-To-Consumer Taking Over

Vinfast's strategies to showcase EVs through ride-hailing, leasing batteries, captive charging infrastructure, and guaranteed resale values are...

Angus Mackintosh

Greaves Cotton is raising funds by separately listing its mobility arm to enhance focus and execution, aiming for a 30,000Cr topline by 2030 with...

Underwriters amend IPO terms, raising price range to $21.00-$23.00; cornerstone investor Dragoneer's track record adds confidence, signaling...