Retrieve Two-Weeks-Ago Earnings Estimates in Excel

The “EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago” function in MarketXLS lets you quickly pull the number of analyst earnings estimates from two weeks prior for any supported stock symbol. This is incredibly helpful for comparing historical analyst coverage, identifying trends, and deepening your overall market research—directly within your Excel spreadsheet.

Why Use This Function?

• Track Historical Analyst Sentiment: Identify how many analysts were covering a stock two weeks ago to see if coverage is growing or shrinking.
• Research Company Performance: Combine it with other earnings-based functions to create a broader view of a company’s financial standing before deciding to invest or trade.
• Inform Investing Strategies: By monitoring changes in the number of estimates week over week, you can spot shifts in analyst interest and plan your timing in the market.
• Quick Data Access: You don’t have to sift through multiple platforms; with one call, the data is delivered directly to your Excel cell.

How to Use in Excel

=EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago("Symbol")

1. Pick any cell in your Excel worksheet.
2. Type “=EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago(” followed by the stock symbol in quotes.
3. Press Enter to retrieve the number of estimates from two weeks ago for that symbol.

The function automatically checks for a valid symbol and user license, then fetches data from MarketXLS’s backend service. If it can’t retrieve valid data (e.g., invalid symbol or data not available), the result may return “NA.”

Parameters Explained

Example Usage

Basic Examples

1. =EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago("AAPL")
   • Returns how many analysts gave an earnings estimate for Apple (AAPL) two weeks prior.
2. =EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago("MSFT")
   • Retrieves the estimate count for Microsoft, providing insight into coverage changes.
3. =EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago("TSLA")
   • Quickly shows Tesla’s two-weeks-ago coverage—useful for analyzing shifts in analyst sentiment.

Advanced Scenarios

• Pairing With Price Data:
If you pull the daily closing prices using MarketXLS and compare them against the two-weeks-ago estimate count, you can see if positive or negative coverage correlates with price movements.

• Historical Trend Analysis:
By referencing this function for multiple dates (like “EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks3Ago” and so on, if available), you could build a chart showing coverages changing over time.

• Multiple Symbol Comparisons:
In a single spreadsheet, track “EarningsEstimates_numberofestimateshistory_weeks2Ago” for several competitors, side-by-side, to identify which company is seeing the most/least analyst interest.

Common Questions and Troubleshooting

• What if the function returns "NA"?

• This usually indicates that the symbol is incorrect, the data does not exist, or your license may need verification. Double-check the symbol or your account status.

• Can I use this function without an internet connection?

• No. An active internet connection is required because the function fetches the data from MarketXLS’s online services.

• How often is the data refreshed?

• MarketXLS maintains a cache, so recent calls may return quickly. However, the data for the number of estimates is updated as it becomes available from the source. For repeated requests, the function may briefly return “Refreshing” if the system is updating data in the background.

Remember:

• Use real-world U.S. ticker symbols to get the most accurate data.
• Combine this function with other MarketXLS analytics for a more complete trading strategy.
• If you encounter repeated “NA” results, confirm your MarketXLS license and ensure you are using a properly listed ticker.