What is Est EPS?
The consensus Wall Street analyst estimate for earnings per share in the upcoming quarter.
Think of it like this
Like the expected grade your teacher thinks you'll get based on your past performance.
Formula
Consensus = Average of analyst estimates- Analyst Estimates: Individual analyst predictions
- Consensus: Average or median of all estimates
- Range: High and low estimates
Why it matters
- Sets market expectations
- Beat/miss vs estimate drives stock movement
- Shows what's 'priced in'
- Multiple analysts = more reliable estimate
What's a good value?
High Coverage
> 20 analysts
Well-followed stock
Moderate
5-20 analysts
Average coverage
Low Coverage
< 5 analysts
Less reliable estimate
No Coverage
0 analysts
Estimate unavailable
Real-world example
Apple typically has 30+ analysts providing estimates, making consensus quite reliable.
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