EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago: Retrieve Historic High Target Price Estimates

The EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago function helps you quickly retrieve the high target price estimate from two weeks prior for a given stock symbol. This information can be an invaluable supplement to your current market research—especially when tracking changes in analyst sentiment or price predictions over time. By directly accessing these historical target price estimates within Excel, you streamline your workflow and keep crucial insights in one place.

Why Use This Function?

• Provides a snapshot of how analysts viewed a stock’s potential high price two weeks ago, adding context to current target prices.
• Useful for comparative analysis: see if the target price is trending up or down over recent weeks.
• Ideal for setting or adjusting investment strategies based on historical analyst data.
• Quick Excel-based deployment: no need to switch between different tools for historical data lookups.
• Works in US markets and beyond, as long as the symbol is recognized by the MarketXLS framework.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago("Symbol")

1. In any cell, type “=” to begin your formula.
2. Start typing “EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago” and let Excel’s autocomplete assist you.
3. Provide the stock symbol in quotes. For example, "AAPL" for Apple.
4. Press Enter to retrieve the two-weeks-ago high target price estimate.

If the symbol is invalid or data is not available, the function will return "NA".

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago("AAPL")
   • Retrieves Apple’s high target price estimate from two weeks prior.
   • Use this to compare it against the current high target price or other historic metrics.

2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago("MSFT")
   • Shows Microsoft’s 2-weeks-ago high target price estimate.
   • Ideal if you want to quickly track whether analysts have become more bullish or bearish on MSFT.

3. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago("TSLA")
   • Provides Tesla’s older target price data for context when engaging in deeper valuation analysis.

For these basic cases, the function simply returns a numeric or textual value indicating the high price estimate.

Advanced Scenarios

• Combine with Current Target Price:
=EARNINGS_ESTIMATES_TARGETPRICEHISTORY_HIGHTARGETPRICEESTIMATE_WEEKS2AGO("AAPL") - EARNINGS_ESTIMATES_TARGETPRICEHISTORY_HIGHTARGETPRICEESTIMATE("AAPL")
Compare the previous high estimate to the most recent high estimate to see changes over the past two weeks.

• Integrate with Technical Indicators:
Incorporate the result into formulas that calculate moving averages or momentum indicators. For instance, you might place this function’s output in one cell (e.g., D2), then build an Excel chart that plots both historic analyst targets and technical metrics.

• Use in a Trading Strategy:
Some traders might adjust entry or exit decisions if analysts have raised or lowered their target estimates. By reviewing how the high target price changed over the last two weeks, one can better gauge sentiment shifts.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

Q: What if the function returns "NA"?
A: The symbol might be invalid or the data might not be available from the provider. Double-check the ticker or try again later to ensure the data is correct.

Q: Do I need a special license to use this function?
A: You need a valid MarketXLS license for full access to the function’s data. If your license is expired or invalid, the function may not return data as expected.

Q: Does this reflect real-time data?
A: The data reflects updates based on MarketXLS’s provider feed. Though it can be very current, keep in mind that it specifically returns historical “two-weeks-ago” figures, not today’s figures.

Q: Can I reference cells instead of typing the symbol text?
A: Yes. For example, if cell A1 contains “MSFT,” you can simply use =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago(A1).

By leveraging the EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_highTargetPriceEstimate_weeks2Ago function, you add essential historical context to your Excel-based research. Whether you’re a fundamental investor or a short-term trader, these historical target price insights can help refine your strategy and decision-making while staying entirely within the Excel environment.