Retrieve Last Week’s Low Target Price Estimate

The EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago function in MarketXLS lets you seamlessly pull the lowest target price estimate—captured one week ago—for any valid stock symbol. It’s designed to provide a quick snapshot of analyst sentiment, helping you compare current market performance against prior projections. Whether you’re validating a trading decision or researching a new position, this function can be a valuable tool in your workflow.

Why Use This Function?

• Provides low target price estimates from exactly one week ago, helping you track recent changes in analyst sentiment.
• Ideal for analyzing weekly shifts in expectations for your favorite stocks.
• Integrates seamlessly into Excel, making it easy to combine with other MarketXLS functions and formulas.
• Saves time by eliminating the need to manually search for or download data from external sources.
• Delivers quick, up-to-date results, bolstered by MarketXLS caching and automatic refresh.
• Useful in real-world scenarios where you need a historical reference point—like comparing last week’s projections with actual price movements.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("Symbol")

1. In an empty cell, start typing “=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago(”.
2. Input a valid stock symbol within quotation marks (for example, “AAPL” for Apple).
3. Press Enter to retrieve the low target price estimate from one week ago.

MarketXLS will fetch the data through its API. If the symbol is invalid or if data isn’t available, you’ll see “NA”. In some cases, if data is refreshing, the function may temporarily return “Refreshing” until the data is updated.

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("AAPL")
   • Retrieves Apple’s low target price estimate from one week ago.
   • If Apple’s analyst data cannot be found or license is invalid, it returns “NA”.

2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("TSLA")
   • Returns last week’s low target price estimate for Tesla.
   • Useful for monitoring how Tesla’s estimates have changed.

3. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago("XYZ")
   • If the symbol “XYZ” is not supported or data is missing, “NA” is displayed.
   • Allows you to verify whether the symbol is tracked.

Advanced Scenarios

1. Pairing with Historical Price Data
   • Combine this function with historical closing prices to measure discrepancies between last week’s low target estimate and actual performance.
   • For example, in adjacent cells, retrieve last week’s closing price and the low target price estimate, then analyze the difference.

2. Multi-Stock Comparison
   • Create a spreadsheet comparing multiple symbols’ 1-week-ago low target prices to see which might have the steepest divergence from current market price.
   • Ideal for quick analysis across a portfolio or watchlist.

3. Trading Strategy Integration
   • Incorporate the function into a strategy that flags potential undervalued stocks if the current price is below last week’s low target estimate.
   • Helps identify potential buy or watch-list opportunities.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

1. “Why am I getting ‘NA’ for certain symbols?”

   • This usually indicates either an invalid ticker symbol or no analyst data available.
   • Double-check the symbol or verify that MarketXLS supports it.

2. “What happens if my market data is refreshing?”

   • The function may briefly return “Refreshing” while MarketXLS updates its cache. Simply wait, then recalculate once the data is fully refreshed.

3. “Do I need a valid MarketXLS license?”

   • Yes. If your license isn’t valid or has expired, the function returns the licensing message instead of data.

4. “Can I use this function on non-US stocks?”

   • Typically, you’d want to check if MarketXLS covers that exchange or has data for the symbol. Otherwise, you’ll receive “NA.”

By using EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_weeks1Ago, you can keep an eye on analyst perspectives from last week in a concise and efficient manner—perfect for making timely, informed trading decisions. Ensure you’re working with a valid MarketXLS license, input a meaningful symbol, and you’ll be ready to glean valuable insights directly within Excel.