Retrieve the Most Recent Earnings Estimates Target Price with MarketXLS

The EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_currentTarget function offers Excel users a quick way to pull the most recently updated target price from earnings estimates for a given stock symbol. By leveraging data from MarketXLS, you can seamlessly integrate this information into your workflows to gain better insights into potential price targets. This function helps you track analysts’ most recent projections to stay proactive in your investing decisions.

Why Use This Function?

• Stay Current on Analyst Projections
  Track timely updates to analysts’ target prices, ensuring you have the latest information.

• Simple, Single-Cell Formula
  Get target price data directly in Excel using a straightforward function—no separate data downloads or web searches needed.

• Ideal for Quick Comparisons
  Fetch live data for multiple symbols to immediately compare different stocks’ most recent analyst targets.

• Automate Portfolio Monitoring
  Embed this function into your Excel models or portfolio watchlists to automatically refresh price targets whenever MarketXLS refreshes its data.

• Focused on the Most Recent Estimates
  Concentrates on the latest analyst-provided target prices so you don’t mix old data with fresh market insights.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_currentTarget(Symbol)

1. In any Excel cell, type “=” followed by the function name.
2. Provide the stock’s ticker symbol as the parameter (for example, "AAPL").
3. Press Enter to see the most recently available target price from the earnings estimates.

The function will call MarketXLS to retrieve the latest data for the specified symbol. If the data is still refreshing or unavailable, you may see “NA” or “Refreshing” until the updated price becomes available.

Parameters Explained

• Symbol (required): Provide a valid U.S. stock symbol. The function will retrieve the most recent target price published by analysts for that symbol. Different symbols may return different extracted values or “NA” if no data is available.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_currentTarget("AAPL")
   ? Returns the most recent target price estimate for Apple.

2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_currentTarget("MSFT")
   ? Displays the newest available target price for Microsoft.

In each case, you can quickly evaluate the latest data without switching away from Excel.

Advanced Scenarios

• Compare Multiple Companies
For a quick comparison, place this formula in multiple adjacent cells with different symbols, such as "AMZN", "TSLA", and "GOOGL". This allows you to see how different companies’ target prices vary based on the most recent analysts’ updates.

• Integrate with Other MarketXLS Functions
Combine target price data with functions that retrieve live prices, EPS estimates, or other fundamental indicators to create a comprehensive analysis dashboard.

• Strategy Testing
Input real-time price data alongside this target price. Highlight any discrepancies between the current price and the target price to identify potential trading opportunities.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• Why am I getting “NA”?
– The symbol provided may be invalid or not covered by the data source. Check if the ticker is correct, or try again later if data is temporarily unavailable.

• Why does it say “Refreshing”?
– MarketXLS may be in the process of updating its cache for that symbol. Once data is refreshed, the function will return the updated target price.

• Can I use this function for non-U.S. symbols?
– This function is built with U.S. markets in mind. Availability may vary for non-U.S. instruments, and you may see “NA” if coverage is not provided.

• How often does the data update?
– MarketXLS typically updates data throughout the trading day or as new estimates become available. Frequency can depend on the data provider’s schedule.

Harness the power of real-time analyst target estimates in Excel using the EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_dateMostRecentEstimate_currentTarget function. Whether you’re a long-term investor or active trader, this tool provides a reliable insight into the market’s short-term expectations—all from the convenience of your Excel spreadsheet.