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An overview of I/B/E/S Estimates
I/B/E/S Estimates is the standard for analyst detail, consensus, comparable actual, aggregates data, company guidance data, and advanced analytics. Founded in 1976, I/B/E/S (Institutional Brokers' Estimate System) gathers and compiles the different estimates made by stock analysts on the future earnings for publicly traded companies.
I/B/E/S Estimates data is displayed at company level, screened with rigorous quality control methods across 23,400+ active companies in 90+ countries, and sourced from over 19,000analysts.
Estimates Data from over 950+ firms contribute data to I/B/E/S, from the largest global houses to regional and local brokers, with U.S. data back to1976 and international data back to 1987.
StarMine Smart Estimates, Star Mine Analyst Ratings and Predicted Surprises offer analytics not available anywhere else. Our unrivalled history and experience based upon 45+ years of collection expertise provides content for superior insight, research and investment decision making.
Key Facts
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Geographical coverageGlobal
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HistoryUnited States from 1976Rest of the World from 1987
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Data formatCSVHTMLJSONPDFPythonSQLTextUser InterfaceXML
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Delivery mechanismAPICloudDeployed/Onsite ServersDesktopDigital FilesExcelFTP
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Data frequencyContinuousDaily
Features & Benefits
What you get with I/B/E/S Estimates
- 950+ contributors, across 90+ developed and emerging markets, totaling over 19,000 individual analysts – the most in the industry. Unmatchable history across 60k+ companies back to 1976 for North America, 1987 for other markets.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) incorporate deep, industry-specific operating metrics into your analysis. KPIs include items such as Same Store Sales for retailers and restaurants, Pharma Drugs Sales for Pharmaceutical Industry and Segment data - available across 15 industries, for 250+ granular metrics. In total I/B/E/S covers 325+ financial data measures.
- StarMine SmartEstimates® are proven to be a more accurate predictor of future earnings surprises than traditional mean estimates. The patented model is simple but effective – overweight those analysts with strong track records for that company and overweight more recent contributions. StarMine Predicted Surprise acts as a leading indicator to earnings direction.
- Comparable Actuals adjusted to the consensus mean thus providing a clear information on a beat/miss. Also Restated Actuals give true year-over-year comparability for companies which restated results.
- Comparable Guidance compares the company’s own view on its future performance against the market view. As Reported Guidance - collected as given by the company, and it includes both quantitative and qualitative (textual) guidance.
- Macro-Level Views - I/B/E/S Global Aggregates, with over 30 years of history, facilitates top-down analysis in order to better assess potential growth and risk as well as future value across industry, sector, index, country, and region.
- Calculated Long Term Growth (CLTG) is calculated based on the standard CAGR formula on the underlying I/B/E/S EPS, Revenue and FFOPS Mean across I/B/E/S Coverage
- Jump-to Research links the detailed estimate directly back to the source document – simplifying client workflow and adding transparency.
- 45+ years of collection experience, time-tested methodologies and World class QC/Audit systems.
How it works
Accessing the dataset
This dataset can be used by the following products. Talk to us to learn more about different packages and offerings.
LSEG Data Platform
The LSEG Data Platform delivers a single, consistent data experience to access, distribute and build with LSEG and third party data. With cloud-enabled platform capabilities and flexible distribution options, the LSEG Data Platform enables faster deployment of applications, greater scale with workflow-critical analytics and a reimagined approach to technology innovation, data distribution and management
- Data Formats:
- JSON
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Intraday snapshot
LSEG Datastream
Welcome to Datastream, our historical financial database with over 40 million individual instruments or indicators across all major asset classes, including 15 million economic indicators. It features 100+ years of data, across 175 countries – the information and tools you need to interpret market trends, economic cycles, and the impact of world events.
Datastream is available via Eikon DFO, Eikon R&A, Workspace for Students, Workspace for Academics, Workspace for Wealth.
Datafeed access is via Datastream Data Loader & Datastream Web Service (which includes Matlab, EViews, Python, R & codebook integration)
Client desktop tools include
DFO (Datastream for Office)
Datastream Charting, including Chartbook
Navigator - Search & Navigation tool
- Data Formats:
- HTML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Service Frequencies:
- Daily
Thomson ONE
Thomson ONE Wealth is a complete front-to-back-office workflow solution, clients can integrate with in-house and third-party applications for effortless navigation. This enables firms to scale and adapt to the ever-changing environment with ease and agility.
- Data Formats:
- HTML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Desktop
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
- Real time delayed
LSEG Quantitative Analytics
"LSEG Quantitative Analytics – a powerful, scalable platform to manage, maintain and integrate quantitative analysis and investment data. It is available with the following deployment options:
o Deployed (On Premise)
o Deployed (VM Hosted)
o Cloud (Azure)
o Cloud (Snowflake)
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- Data Formats:
- SQL
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Deployed/Onsite Servers
- Cloud
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
- Real time delayed
- Intraday snapshot
Knowledge Direct
Knowledge Direct API uses industry standard protocols (SOAP and XML) to deliver LSEG content for inclusion within internal or external client applications. Using XML request/response, clients can access a comprehensive offering of company and economic Data (fundamentals, estimates, significant developments, etc.), market data, news and quotes and the associated capabilities, including charts, search and timeseries.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- API
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time delayed
LSEG On Demand
"LSEG On Demand is a delivery channel for LSEG content and capabilities enabling clients to customize the information they want to receive on a bespoke basis. LSEG On Demand provides a consultative approach to provide efficient, timely custom solutions to help clients make informed decisions. The final reports and analysis are delivered to clients via email.
Note: LSEG On Demand is not available as part of a LSEG Access deal. Please consult your account manager."
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Digital Files
- Service Frequencies:
- On-demand
Eikon
LSEG Eikon delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
- Real time delayed
LSEG Workspace
Workspace delivers a powerful combination of information, analytics and exclusive news on financial markets – delivered in an elegant and intuitive desktop and mobile interface.
- Data Formats:
- CSV
- XML
- JSON
- User Interface
- Python
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- API
- Desktop
- Excel
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
- Real time delayed
LSEG I/B/E/S Guidance Data Feed
LSEG® I/B/E/S® Guidance is more than earnings per share; it’s the barometer of a company’s financial viability. And, when it’s combined with analyst estimates, it is one of a kind. Bringing I/B/E/S Estimates and Guidance together into one consistent format allows you to perform true comparisons. Directly compare analyst and management expectations on company performance, safe in the knowledge that they are using the same accounting basis for consistent analysis. Observe and gauge the reaction of analysts to corporate statements with I/B/E/S Mean Estimates at Time of Guidance. With this insight, you can fully evaluate a company’s earnings potential and get the complete picture.
- Data Formats:
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Intra-day, 4 times a day (EST 10:30, 13:30, 18:00 & 21:00)
LSEG I/B/E/S Real-Time Estimates Data Feed
LSEG I/B/E/S provides deeper insight and analysis on a product/segment basis. Our estimate data is shown on a sector level – screened with the most rigorous quality control methods, across 22,000 companies in 100 countries – and is available alongside existing data like EPS and Recommendations. We remain market leaders, boasting 200+ metrics and indicators across 12 industries, and increasing these numbers as we continue to evolve.
- Data Formats:
- XML
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- Digital Files
- Service Frequencies:
- Real time
LSEG I/B/E/S QFS Data Feed
LSEG I/B/E/S provides deeper insight and analysis on a product/segment basis. Our estimate data is shown on a sector level – screened with the most rigorous quality control methods, across 22,000 companies in 100 countries – and is available alongside existing data like EPS and Recommendations. We remain market leaders, boasting 200+ metrics and indicators across 12 industries, and increasing these numbers as we continue to evolve.
- Data Formats:
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Intra-day, every 2 hrs
LSEG I/B/E/S History Data Feed
LSEG I/B/E/S provides deeper insight and analysis on a product/segment basis. Our estimate data is shown on a sector level – screened with the most rigorous quality control methods, across 22,000 companies in 100 countries – and is available alongside existing data like EPS and Recommendations. We remain market leaders, boasting 200+ metrics and indicators across 12 industries, and increasing these numbers as we continue to evolve.
- Data Formats:
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Monthly, data cut off Thursday before the 3rd Friday of the month.
LSEG I/B/E/S Global Aggregates Data Feed (IGA)
LSEG I/B/E/S Global Aggregates provides users with bottom-up earnings forecasts plus related data for 56 countries and major international indices. This powerful service provides objective, quantitative information for asset allocation, cross-border valuation, sector and industry analysis, and derivatives analysis. LSEG I/B/E/S Global Aggregates is delivered in a series of pre-formatted files available to users over SFTP connection.
- Data Formats:
- Text
- Delivery Mechanisms:
- FTP
- Service Frequencies:
- Weekly/Monthly refresh
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