Easily Access 30-Day Old Consensus EPS Estimates

The EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear function provides quick access to the consensus EPS estimates from 30 days prior for a given company symbol. It’s especially useful for investors, analysts, and traders who need historical estimates or want to track the progression of earnings data over time—directly within Excel.

By integrating this MarketXLS function into your spreadsheet, you can view and compare EPS estimates from a specific date in the past (30 days ago), ensuring you make well-informed decisions backed by timely data. This function also leverages caching to optimize performance and provides fallback messages when data is unavailable or being refreshed.

Why Use This Function?

• Get Historical Perspective: View EPS estimates as they stood 30 days ago for any stock symbol.
• Make Informed Decisions: Compare older consensus data with recent estimates to analyze shifts in market expectations.
• Real-Time-ish: When data is not immediately ready, the function may return “Refreshing,” indicating active data updates.
• Quick Setup: Enjoy seamless data retrieval in Excel without complicated queries.
• Multiple Use Cases: Suitable for valuation models, earnings analysis, or quick projections in trading spreadsheets.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear("SYMBOL")

1. Open Excel with the MarketXLS add-in installed.
2. Decide which stock symbol you want to retrieve 30-day old consensus EPS estimates for (e.g., "AAPL").
3. In a blank cell, enter the function exactly:
   =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear("AAPL")
4. Press Enter to see the returned result.

If the data is cached and available, you'll see the formatted estimates for that symbol. If something is off—like invalid licensing, missing data, or ongoing refresh—the function may return “NA” or “Refreshing.”

Parameters Explained

• Symbol is a string representing the security ticker.
• The function only takes one parameter—so the usage is straightforward.

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. Retrieve data for Apple:
   =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear("AAPL")
   This returns Apple’s consensus EPS estimates from 30 days ago, if available.

2. Cell Reference:
   Suppose cell A1 contains “MSFT” (Microsoft’s symbol). Enter in cell B1:
   =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear(A1)
   This fetches data based on the symbol in cell A1, offering flexibility if you switch symbols.

Advanced Scenarios

• Integrate With Other Formulas: Combine this function with VLOOKUP or MATCH to dynamically organize a list of symbols (e.g., from a portfolio tracking table) and pull their older EPS forecasts.
• Comparing Past and Present: Use the function twice—once to get 30-day old estimates, once for the most recent estimates, and then compare changes in EPS consensus in separate cells.
• Larger Trading Models: Incorporate the output into a more comprehensive trading or valuation model, possibly in combination with other fundamental or technical stock data provided by MarketXLS.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• “Why do I see ‘NA’?”

• You might have entered an invalid symbol, your license may not be active, or the API request encountered an error.

• “Why do I get ‘Refreshing’?”

• The function is waiting on a background update to complete. Try again after a short while.

• “Will this function slow down my spreadsheet?”

• Thanks to caching, data is reused after the first request, minimizing repeated lookups and helping your spreadsheets run smoothly.

• “Does it handle non-U.S. symbols?”

• Generally, MarketXLS focuses on US markets. For international securities, coverage may vary. Use valid symbols as recognized by MarketXLS to ensure reliable data.

Remember:

• To set up your spreadsheet for multiple tickers, reference cells dynamically.
• MarketXLS licensing must be valid or the function can return an error.
• In real-world trading scenarios, always compare different data points and consult multiple sources before making decisions.

By using the EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days30Ago_fr2_monthYear function, you gain quick, powerful insights into how analyst sentiment and earnings expectations have shifted for your chosen stocks—right inside Excel.