This study examines the relationship between analyst forecast dispersion or
accuracy and supplier concentration of listed firms in China from 2008 to 2019. Our
findings suggest that higher supplier concentration is associated with lower analyst
forecast dispersion, which can be attributed to the increased attention it receives from
analysts. Moreover, this effect is more pronounced when firms have less bargaining
power and higher institutional ownership, indicating a greater reliance on the supply
chain. Our study highlights the importance of disclosing supply chain information,
which provides insight beyond traditional financial information.
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