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description: "The consensus Wall Street analyst estimate for earnings per share in the upcoming quarter."
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# Estimated EPS

## 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?

| Range | Rating | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 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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