Get 60-Day-Old Consensus EPS Estimates Trends with the EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear Function

The EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear function helps you quickly pull consensus EPS estimates trends from 60 days ago into Excel for a given Symbol. By harnessing MarketXLS’s live financial data, you can visualize key past EPS estimate trends and use them to evaluate company performance or refine your trading and investment strategies.

Why Use This Function?

• Gain historical perspective: See how EPS estimates have changed over the past two months.
• Informed decision-making: Compare older estimates with current ones to spot significant shifts or potential market sentiment changes.
• Fast data retrieval: The function calls MarketXLS’s API behind the scenes, returning results almost instantly.
• Streamlined workflow: Work directly in Excel, keeping your analyses, charts, and data in a single place.
• Error handling: If the Symbol is invalid or there's an issue with your license, the function gracefully returns "NA" so you can handle it without disruptions.

How to Use in Excel

Just enter the function into any cell, specifying the stock Symbol as follows:

=EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear("MSFT")

1. Replace "MSFT" with the Symbol you want data for.
2. Press Enter.
3. The cell will display the consensus EPS estimate trend from 60 days ago for the next reporting period, or "NA" if data isn't available.

Make sure your MarketXLS add-in is activated and your license is valid to ensure a proper return of data.

Parameters Explained

• Providing valid US ticker symbols ensures the function can retrieve EPS data from the MarketXLS server.
• Keep in mind that the function specifically targets data from approximately 60 days ago, not current estimates.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear("AAPL")
   • Retrieves Apple’s consensus EPS trends from about 60 days ago, returning a numeric or textual value that represents the EPS figure.
   • If Apple data is temporarily unavailable or invalid, you’ll see "NA".

2. =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear("TSLA")
   • Fetches Tesla’s data from 60 days ago. Compare with a more recent Tesla EPS estimate function to see changes over time.

Advanced Scenarios

• Comparing Multiple Symbols in One Sheet

• Place the function in rows or columns for multiple symbols. For example, in Column A list symbols (AAPL, MSFT, AMZN) and in Column B apply the function for each row.
• Create charts to visualize which companies had the most significant EPS changes over time.

• Integrating with Other Excel Functions

• Use IF statements to automatically check whether the function returns "NA". If so, skip further calculations.
• Combine with other MarketXLS functions (e.g., retrieving current EPS estimates) to build a historical vs. current EPS comparison model.

• Historical Trend Analysis

• Pair these 60-day-old consensus EPS estimates with additional historical data points (e.g., 90 days ago, 30 days ago) to observe the bigger picture of how analyst consensus changes.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

1. Why am I Getting "NA"?

   • Check if your Symbol is valid (e.g., using "AAPL" instead of "APPLE").
   • Ensure you have an active MarketXLS license.
   • A temporary data retrieval error can also result in "NA".

2. What if My Cell Shows "Refreshing"?

   • In some cases, if the data is still being fetched or queued, you may see "Refreshing" briefly. This indicates the function is waiting for the data cache to update.

3. Does This Function Work for Non-US Symbols?

   • The function primarily targets US market symbols. For international tickers, MarketXLS coverage may vary. Always verify availability beforehand.

4. Can I Use This Function Without a Full MarketXLS Subscription?

   • You need appropriate access and a valid license. If not, "NA" or an error message is returned.

5. Can I Retrieve Current or Future-Era EPS Estimates Instead of 60 Days Ago?

   • MarketXLS provides other similar functions for different time frames. Refer to the documentation for function names ending with different timeframe indicators.

By using EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days60Ago_fr1_monthYear strategically, you can strengthen your analysis of how companies’ EPS estimates were perceived two months prior, detect emerging trends, and make better-informed decisions in Excel with MarketXLS.