February 23, 2026 — Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business hosted the university’s first annual stock pitch competition on Friday, Feb. 20. Fourteen teams from universities in six states met at NKU to showcase their research, analytical and public speaking skills.
For the competition, each team selected and analyzed a publicly traded company before presenting a pitch to a panel of judges highlighting why their chosen stock is a compelling investment opportunity. The winning team from NKU earned the top prize for their pitch on Netflix Inc.
“The stock pitch competition is an exciting challenge and a valuable experience for business students no matter their area of focus,” says Lee Kersting, chair of NKU’s Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance. “The presentation format mirrors the real-world work of financial analysts, which allows students to gain first-hand experience in what could very well become their careers after graduation.”
The Compounding Case team from NKU won first place with a prize of $2,500, Miami University Team One earned second place with a prize of $1,400 and the team representing NKU’s Haile Research Lab placed third with a prize of $600.
For more information on finance programs and degrees offered at NKU, visit the Haile College of Business website.
About Northern Kentucky University: NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 65 out of nearly 600 universities nationwide by The Wall Street Journal for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. For more information, visit nku.edu.
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