Sam Snyder CFA

Sam Snyder is an Equity Research Analyst at Northcoast Research, joining the firm in 2014, and returning in 2024 to cover the HVAC sector. He holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from The Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business and earned his CFA charter in 2019. Contact him at sam.snyder@northcoastresearch.com.

Guest Column

Residential New Construction: Where Are We Now, And Where Are We Going?

Sam Snyder CFA

July 23, 2025

Rising rates and falling demand have put new housing — and the HVAC contractors who depend on it — in a holding pattern.

How Tariffs Will Impact HVAC Pricing

Sam Snyder CFA

March 4, 2025

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

ServiceTitan IPO Intends Dominance Amongst All Trades

Sam Snyder CFA

January 26, 2025

ServiceTitan has made its debut on the NASDAQ — see what that means for the HVAC contractors and what opportunities this move will unlock.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll walk you through exactly what to get in place before you add AI to your business. You'll leave with a clear picture of where you stand today and a practical action plan to set yourself up for real results.

Sam Snyder CFA

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Residential New Construction: Where Are We Now, And Where Are We Going?

How Tariffs Will Impact HVAC Pricing

ServiceTitan IPO Intends Dominance Amongst All Trades

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