Face Value: Trait Impressions, Performance Characteristics, and Market Outcomes for Financial Analysts
Publication Date
2022-05Journal Title
Journal of Accounting Research
ISSN
0021-8456
Publisher
Wiley
Language
en
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Article
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Peng, L., Teoh, S., Wang, Y., & Yan, J. (2022). Face Value: Trait Impressions, Performance Characteristics, and Market Outcomes for Financial Analysts. Journal of Accounting Research https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-679X.12428
Abstract
ABSTRACT: Using machine learning–based algorithms, we measure key impressions about sell‐side analysts using their LinkedIn photos. We find that impressions of analysts’ trustworthiness (TRUST) and dominance (DOM) are positively associated with forecast accuracy, especially after recent in‐person meetings between analysts and firm managers. High TRUST also enhances stock return sensitivity to forecast revisions, especially for stocks with high institutional ownership. In contrast, the impression of analysts’ attractiveness (ATTRACT) is only positively associated with accuracy for new analysts or when a firm has a new CEO or CFO. Furthermore, while high DOM helps male analysts’ chances of attaining All‐Star status, it reduces female analysts’ accuracy and the likelihood of winning the All‐Star award. In addition, the relation between TRUST and accuracy is modulated by the disclosure environment and is attenuated by Regulation Fair Disclosure. Our results suggest that face impressions influence analysts’ access to information and the perceived credibility of their reports.
Keywords
D83, G14, G24, G28, G41, J16, M41, M48, Original Article, Original Articles, machine learning, facial recognition, trait impressions, analysts, gender discrimination, EPS forecasts, All‐Star Analysts, forecast revision, social interactions
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joar12428
External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-679X.12428
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/335671
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