The effect of social skills on analyst performance

Social skills are important but difficult to measure. So far, few empirical studies have examined the effect of social on performance professionals. Using number LinkedIn connections as a proxy for skills, we investigate financial analysts’ their performance. We use multiple ways validate measure and show that analysts with better produce more accurate earnings forecasts stock recommendations elicit stronger market reactions. Further, these socially skilled likely be voted All-Star Analysts. This study provides first large-sample evidence highlighting importance article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.