Retrieve the Most Recent Target Price Estimate Date One Week Ago

The fn_00888 function—available under the Excel syntax =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago(Symbol)—allows you to quickly retrieve the date of the most recent earnings estimate’s target price from exactly one week ago for a given symbol. This is especially helpful in keeping track of how analysts’ projections have changed over time. By leveraging this function, traders and long-term investors can stay on top of market expectations in an organized, spreadsheet-friendly way.

Why Use This Function?

• Helps you stay informed about the latest shifts in a company’s target price estimates.
• Facilitates rapid research and comparison across multiple ticker symbols.
• Simplifies historical data tracking by automatically focusing on the “one week ago” point in time.
• Integrates seamlessly with your existing Excel workflows, saving time and reducing manual research.
• Can be combined with other MarketXLS functions and Excel formulas for more comprehensive market analysis.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago(Symbol)

Simply type this formula into any Excel cell and replace Symbol with the ticker symbol of the company you’re interested in. Press Enter, and MarketXLS will fetch the date corresponding to the most recent earnings estimate’s target price from one week ago.

1. Open Excel and ensure the MarketXLS add-in is active.
2. Choose the cell where you want the result displayed.
3. Enter the formula.
4. Press Enter to see the date of the most recent estimate from one week back.

Parameters Explained

• Symbol is required. Passing an unrecognized or invalid ticker will result in "NA".
• Ensure your license is valid—otherwise, you may receive an error or “NA” result.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago("AAPL")
   • Retrieves the date for Apple’s latest target price estimate from one week ago.
   • Returns "NA" if Apple data is not found or if there’s a connectivity/license issue.

2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago("MSFT")
   • Fetches the most recent target price estimate date from one week ago for Microsoft.

3. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago("TSLA")
   • Returns Tesla’s date of the most recent one-week-ago target price estimate.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combining with other Excel functions:
=IFERROR(
EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_weeks1Ago("IBM"),
"Data Unavailable"
)

• Wrap your function in IFERROR to display a custom message if data is missing.

• Multi-Symbol Analysis:
Use this function in multiple cells (e.g., A2, A3, A4), each referencing different symbols, to create a side-by-side comparison table of when target price estimates were updated.

• Trading Strategy Insights:

• Compare day-to-day changes by referencing two different points in time (e.g., this function for "weeks1Ago" vs. a separate function for “weeks2Ago” if available) to evaluate how the market’s target price sentiment shifts.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

1. Why am I seeing “NA”?

   • This occurs when no data is found for the given symbol, or if your license validation fails, or if the symbol check fails.

2. Can I refresh the data on demand?

   • Yes. MarketXLS caches results to optimize load times, but you can refresh your sheets or check MarketXLS settings to pull newer data.

3. How often is the data updated?

   • The function relies on MarketXLS’s backend, which typically updates on a schedule. Times can vary by data provider, so check the MarketXLS documentation or your subscription details for update frequency.

4. What if the function shows “Refreshing”?

   • If MarketXLS is in the process of gathering new data for the API call, you may see "Refreshing." Try again momentarily, or wait for the refresh to complete.

Remember:

• Always confirm your ticker symbols are accurate.
• Ensure your MarketXLS license is valid and your internet connection is stable.
• Combine this function with other MarketXLS tools for deeper market insights.
• Use it to refine your trading or investment strategy by monitoring changes in target price estimates from institutional analysts.