James Hardiman

(213) 688-8000
142 W. 57th Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10019

AREA OF FOCUS

  • Leisure Space

ASSOCIATIONS

  • Youth Opportunities Unlimited
  • Deaconess Empowerment
  • CFA, Charterholder

ANALYST BIOGRAPHY

James has covered 10+ industries and 50+ stocks for more than 14 years. His recent focus is on Leisure space that includes Power Sports, Amusement Parks, and Cruise Lines. Prior to joining Wedbush, James was an analyst at Longbow Research and Midwest Research, where he gained most of his experience in this industry. Prior to business school, James was a management consultant at Price Waterhouse Coopers. He also has a CFA Charterholder and CPA.

He received his B.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia, and his MBA from the Darden School of Business.

ANALYST EDGE

James’s Edge: His prior experience at Longbow Research and Midwest Research, has provided James the tools to excel in Leisure space. He currently publishes periodic research reports, which incorporate Buy, Sell, and Hold recommendations based on company fundamentals, industry trends, and economic momentum.

COMPANIES UNDER COVERAGE

  • Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)
  • American Outdoors Brands Corp. (AOBC)
  • Booking Holdings, Inc. (BKNG)
  • Brunswick Corp. (BC)
  • Carnival Corp. (CCL)
  • Expedia Group, Inc. (EXPE)
  • Harley-Davidson (HOG)
  • Marinemax (HZO)
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH)
  • Peloton Interactive, Inc. (PTON)
  • Planet Fitness (PLNT)
  • Polaris Industries (PII)
  • Royal Caribbean Cruises (RCL)
  • SeaWorld Entertainment (SEAS)
  • Six Flags Entertainment (SIX)
  • Thor Industries, Inc. (THO)
  • Vista Outdoor Inc. (VSTO)
  • Winnebago Industries, Inc. (WGO)