This is the eighth consecutive year when Erste’s equity analysts are awarded for the quality of their research in the Austrian, Czech, Hungarian and Polish markets.

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"We are pleased to have won the award for the eighth time in a row since AQ Research has been publishing the Yearbook. This confirms that our analysts produce first-class research that our clients can rely on," says Fritz Mostböck, Head of Erste Group Research.

The AQ methodology is designed to identify the best earnings forecast for the covered companies. AQ includes stocks with a range of estimates from different brokers covering at least 10% of the stocks in the respective selection. The AQ analysts use the eps (earnings per share) as the benchmark instrument that is predominant in the investment research industry.

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