Retrieve Last Week’s High Target Price Estimates for Stocks

The EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago function from MarketXLS allows you to retrieve last week’s high target price estimate for a specific stock symbol directly in Excel. This makes it easier to compare the high target price over time, deepen your market analysis, and make informed decisions. Whether you’re a long-term investor or short-term trader, accessing these historical estimates is crucial in evaluating stock performance.

Why Use This Function?

• Provides quick and easy access to last week’s high target price estimate for a chosen symbol.
• Saves time by automating data retrieval via MarketXLS, eliminating the need for manual data collection.
• Helps you spot trends and patterns by comparing historical high target price estimates with existing data.
• Offers valuable insight for short-term trading strategies and longer-term investment decisions.
• Integrates seamlessly into Excel, allowing you to combine results with other functions and analytics tools.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("SYMBOL")

1. In an Excel cell, type the formula.
2. Replace "SYMBOL" with the valid stock ticker (e.g., "AAPL", "MSFT", etc.).
3. Press Enter, and MarketXLS connects to the data source to retrieve the last week's high target price estimate.
4. The function returns "NA" if invalid parameters are used or if data is unavailable.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("AAPL")

   • Retrieves last week's high target price estimate for Apple.
   • Returns a single numeric value or "NA" if data is unavailable.

2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("MSFT")

   • Shows last week's high target price estimate for Microsoft, useful for quick analysis or comparisons.

3. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("GOOGL")

   • Compares Google’s historical high target price estimate with current price to gauge analyst sentiment shifts.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combining with other MarketXLS formulas:
  For instance, use this function side by side with current volume or other price-based metrics to track how analyst expectations evolve week over week.

• Building a watchlist for multiple stocks:
  Pull the high target price from last week for each symbol in a custom watchlist table, making it easy to scan changes quickly.

• Comparing different timeframe estimates:
  Some traders combine multiple estimates (e.g., last week's high target price with last quarter’s or next week's forecast) to see consistent or diverging trends.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• What if I enter an invalid symbol?
  You’ll receive "NA" as the function output. Double-check the ticker or verify if the symbol is well-known.

• Why do I get "NA" for some valid symbols?
  MarketXLS may not have the data for certain less-traded securities or the data might be temporarily unavailable.

• Can I combine results with other Excel analyses?
  Yes. You can use Excel’s native functions (like IF statements or charting) and other MarketXLS formulas to create robust dashboards.

• Does historical data fluctuate?
  Estimates are based on the data recorded at the time. If the API source updates or a ticker’s data changes, you might need to refresh your sheet for the latest values.

By using EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago, you gain deeper insights into short-term analyst sentiments and can make better-informed trading or investing decisions in Excel with MarketXLS.