WITG 2026 Stock Pitch Competitions
Five finalist teams. Five investment theses. One competition.
Watch the 2026 WITG Stock Pitch Competition finalists present and defend their investment ideas in front of a panel of experienced investors. Explore the winning pitches, hear the judges' feedback, and download the presentations to take a closer look at the research behind each investment thesis.
Watch the Competitions
Relive the presentations, investment pitches, and judges' feedback from our 2026 events.
Team SharpeShooters secured first place in the 2026 WITG Stock Pitch Competition with their short thesis on Copart (CPRT). The team challenges market expectations for a recovery in Copart's growth and profitability, citing incremental customer account losses, pressure on take rates, and continued spending to defend market share. Their research suggests that volumes and margins could remain under pressure longer than investors anticipate.
1st Place: Team SharpeShooters | Copart (CPRT) Short Pitch
2nd Place: Team New Line Capital | Airbnb (ABNB) Short Pitch
Team New Line Capital earned second place with their short thesis on Airbnb (ABNB). The team argues that Airbnb's competitive advantage is weakening as hosts increasingly list across multiple platforms and AI-powered search tools make alternative accommodations easier to discover. Their analysis points to slowing listing growth, increased competition, and potential downside to Wall Street's revenue and margin expectations.
3rd Place: Team Credit Capital | Dutch Bros (BROS) Long Pitch
Team Credit Capital took third place with their long thesis on Dutch Bros (BROS). Using geospatial analysis, customer interviews, and competitive research, the team argues that the market is underestimating the company's expansion opportunities and customer loyalty. Their pitch highlights attractive new store economics, resilience against competitors like 7 Brew, and additional growth potential from new store formats and consumer packaged goods.
Finalist: Team Cavalier Capital | Vita Coco (COCO) Short Pitch
Team Cavalier Capital was selected as one of five finalists for their short thesis on The Vita Coco Company (COCO). The team questions the sustainability of Vita Coco's recent growth, pointing to temporary distribution gains, intensifying competition, and rising coconut costs. Drawing on conversations with coconut farmers and supply chain analysis, they present a case for slowing revenue growth and pressure on gross margins.
Finalist: Team High Gamma | Signet Jewelers (SIG) Short Pitch
Team High Gamma was selected as one of five finalists for their short thesis on Signet Jewelers (SIG). The team examines the challenges facing Signet's business model as middle-income consumers face affordability pressures and jewelry demand remains weak. Using credit card transaction data and an analysis of reported same-store sales, they question whether wedding demand and lab-grown diamonds can deliver the growth investors expect.