Retrieve 30-Day-Ago EPS Estimate Trends for Upcoming Fiscal Reports

The function EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear retrieves the consensus EPS (Earnings Per Share) estimates from 30 days ago for the next scheduled fiscal reporting period. By pulling this data into Excel, you can quickly gauge analysts’ sentiment and track EPS estimate trends for any US-listed ticker supported by MarketXLS. This helps you identify how EPS projections evolve over time, providing a deeper understanding of market expectations.

Why Use This Function?

• Gain timely insights on how analyst EPS forecasts have shifted over the past month.
• Compare 30-day-ago EPS estimates with current forecasts to gauge analyst sentiment changes.
• Incorporate historical EPS estimate trends into trading strategies or fundamental analyses.
• Seamlessly integrate data feeds into Excel to build dynamic dashboards and custom reports.

How to Use in Excel

Use the function directly in any cell of your Excel worksheet. Simply type:

=EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear("Symbol")

Replace "Symbol" with the ticker symbol of the US stock or ETF. Once entered, the cell will fetch the 30-day-ago consensus EPS estimate for the next fiscal reporting period. If the data is temporarily unavailable or you’re offline, the function may return "NA" or "Refreshing."

Parameters Explained

• Passing different symbols (e.g., "AAPL", "MSFT", "AMZN") will result in different values based on each company’s 30-day-old consensus EPS forecast data.
• If MarketXLS cannot find an entry for a particular ticker or if your license is invalid, "NA" will be returned.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieve Apple’s EPS estimate trends from 30 days ago for the upcoming fiscal period:
   =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear("AAPL")

2. Fetch a similar data point for Microsoft:
   =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear("MSFT")

In both cases, the formula will return the appropriate EPS estimate as a numeric value if data is available. You can place these formulas in adjacent cells and compare multiple stocks.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combined Analysis with Current EPS Estimates
– You might use additional MarketXLS functions (like a current EPS estimate function) to compare the 30-day-ago figure against the most recent consensus. This comparison can reveal shifts in analyst tone and market perception.

• Creating a Comparative Table
– Build a small table listing various ticker symbols down one column and incorporate the function in the adjacent column to see a snapshot of how EPS estimates have changed on multiple stocks.

• Integration with Other Excel Functions
– Nest this function inside Excel’s IFERROR to display a custom message:
=IFERROR(EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear("GOOG"), "Data Not Available")

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• Why do I get "NA"?
– This typically means no valid data is returned, your MarketXLS license might be invalid, or the symbol is unrecognized. Double-check your ticker symbol and license status.

• Why do I see "Refreshing"?
– MarketXLS may be updating or refreshing the data in the background. Try again after a short interval.

• Can I use non-US symbols?
– The function is primarily designed for US-listed tickers as recognized by MarketXLS. Some non-US symbols may work depending on MarketXLS coverage.

• Do I need to update the data manually?
– MarketXLS handles data updates. If data for a symbol is still loading or updating, you may temporarily see "Refreshing."

By using EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr1_monthYear, you can stay on top of changing earnings forecasts and build a comprehensive workstation tailored to your trading research and analysis. Experiment with the examples above to make the most of this unique MarketXLS functionality.