Retrieve 7-Day-Ago EPS Trends with EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value

This powerful function enables you to pull consensus EPS (Earnings Per Share) estimates from 7 days ago directly into Excel. Ideal for traders, analysts, and investors, it helps you compare market expectations and track essential performance trends. By incorporating real-time updates and cached data, you gain deeper insights into corporate earnings forecasts for US stocks.

Why Use This Function?

• Provides key historical EPS estimate trends from exactly 7 days ago for sharper decision-making.
• Eliminates the need for manual data gathering from multiple sources.
• Improves workflow by allowing direct retrieval of consensus EPS trends in Excel cells.
• Automatic caching for optimized performance—prevents frequent API calls and speeds up analysis.
• Handling mechanism for invalid requests and potential license validation issues.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value("Symbol")

• Replace "Symbol" with a valid US stock ticker symbol (e.g., "AAPL" for Apple, "MSFT" for Microsoft).
• Press Enter to retrieve the 7-day-ago EPS estimate trend value directly in your worksheet cell.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value("AAPL")
   • Retrieves the 7-day-ago consensus EPS trend value for Apple.
   • If Apple data is valid and the license is active, you’ll see a numeric value.

2. =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value("TSLA")
   • Pulls the 7-day-ago consensus EPS trend for Tesla.
   • Ensures that you’re capturing historical context for better comparisons.

3. =EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value("INVALID")
   • Since the symbol is invalid, the function will return "NA".

Advanced Scenarios

• Combining with Excel’s built-in functions:

• Use OFFSET, VLOOKUP, or INDEX-MATCH around the function to dynamically gather multiple symbols or compare them side by side.
• Example: =VLOOKUP("AAPL",$A$1:$B$1000,2,FALSE) where the second column references the returned EPS data from the function.

• Automating a Watchlist Sheet:

• Create a table of tickers in one column and in the adjacent column call EarningsEstimates_consensusEpsEstimatesTrends_days7Ago_fr2_value for each.
• This allows you to quickly compare multiple companies’ 7-day-ago consensus EPS trends in a single view.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

1. Why am I getting "NA" as my result?
   • This usually indicates an invalid symbol, a license issue, or an unexpected error in data retrieval. Double-check the ticker and your MarketXLS license status.

2. Why do I see "Refreshing" instead of data?
   • If the system is updating or refreshing its dataset and the API call is queued, the function can return "Refreshing." Wait a moment and retry.

3. Does the function handle large volumes of ticker calls?
   • Yes. Cached results help performance; if you need real-time updates, you can adjust your usage or scheduling.

4. What happens if my internet connection is slow or fails?
   • The function will attempt to retrieve data; if it times out or encounters an error, it will return "NA."

Remember:

• Explore combining your retrieved EPS trends with other financial metrics in Excel for comprehensive portfolio analysis.
• Always confirm ticker symbols and ensure your MarketXLS license is valid for consistent results.
• Real-world US market examples often include high-volume tickers like “AAPL”, “MSFT”, and “TSLA,” giving you a clear understanding of historical EPS trends.