Get Low Target Price Estimates for Stocks in Excel

The EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_currentTarget function helps you quickly retrieve a company’s current low target price estimate from its target price history data. This function leverages MarketXLS’s data feeds so you can remain informed and make better decisions based on the most up-to-date earnings estimates information. Use it to streamline your fundamental analysis and spot potential stock bargains swiftly.

Why Use This Function?

• Access Real-Time Data: The function queries MarketXLS’s backend to fetch the latest low target price estimates tied to the selected symbol.
• Simplified Research: Quickly gather important target price data without cumbersome manual lookups.
• Combine with Other Analysis: Ideal for integrating with Excel-based strategies or sensitivity analyses within your spreadsheets.
• Data Validation: If inbound symbol data is invalid or licensing status is not verified, the function gracefully returns “NA,” ensuring no misleading results.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_currentTarget("SYMBOL")

1. Open Excel and ensure the MarketXLS add-in is correctly installed and licensed.
2. Type the formula in a cell, replacing "SYMBOL" with the ticker (e.g., "AAPL").
3. Press Enter.
4. The function will return the “low target price estimate” for the current target price within the specified company’s earnings estimates data.

Parameters Explained

• Only one parameter is required: Symbol.
• Enter it as text within quotes, or reference a cell that contains the ticker symbol (e.g., A1).

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_currentTarget("AAPL")
   • Retrieves the current low target price from Apple’s earnings estimates data.
2. =EarningsEstimates_targetPriceHistory_lowTargetPriceEstimate_currentTarget("TSLA")
   • Fetches the low target price for Tesla, if available in MarketXLS’s data.

In both cases, if the symbol is correct and data is available, you’ll get a numeric value. If the data cannot be fetched or the symbol is invalid, it returns “NA.”

Advanced Scenarios

1. Combine with Other MarketXLS Functions

   • You might cross-reference the current low target price with other earnings metrics or consensus estimates. For instance, referencing cells (e.g., A2 for symbol) or combining with volume data to evaluate trading strategies.

2. Automated Watchlist

   • Build a table of multiple symbols, each cell calling the function for a different ticker. This can help you spot opportunities across many stocks at a glance.

3. Portfolio Tracking Dashboard

   • Integrate this function into a dashboard for monitoring how the low target price compares to a symbol’s current market price. It can help identify stocks that are potentially undervalued according to analysts’ targets.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• Why am I seeing “NA”?

• Your symbol might be invalid or not recognized. Check for typos or ensure the ticker is listed on major US exchanges.
• Your MarketXLS license may be invalid or has expired.
• The data might not yet be available for that symbol.

• How often does the data update?

• MarketXLS typically caches and refreshes data daily or periodically. If you see “Refreshing,” it indicates a new data pull is in process.

• Does this function work for international symbols?

• Generally, it focuses on US symbols. For other exchanges, results vary as MarketXLS coverage differs by region.

Always verify your results against multiple sources if you’re making high-stakes trading decisions. This function is a straightforward way to integrate low target price estimates into your workflow, but it should complement broader research and analysis.