David Hinton

David C. Hinton, CFA, is an equity analyst at Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., where he specializes in the small capitalization sector of the equity market. Since joining Boston Partners in November 2002, Hinton has focused on conducting fundamental research on small-cap stocks, leveraging financial statement analysis and interviews with industry experts to generate investment recommendations. His work includes deconstructing business operations, often drawing on his technical background to gain unique insights, particularly in sectors such as media, utilities, and insurance, before moving to small-cap equities in 2007.

Prior to his role in investment analysis, Hinton held engineering positions, including a Practice Engineer at LTV Steel Company, Inc., where he designed wastewater treatment plants and waste remediation systems. This engineering foundation informs his analytical approach and problem-solving skills in the investment context. His transition from engineering to finance was driven by a desire to merge analytical rigor with business acumen, making his research valuable in evaluating operational efficiency and competitive dynamics of companies.

Hinton holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University. As a CFA charterholder and an active participant in the alumni community at Northwestern, including chairing the Murphy Society, he exemplifies a commitment to both professional excellence and educational leadership. His cross-disciplinary expertise and contributions to small-cap equity research have been recognized throughout his career at Boston Partners.