Rolling estimates
Rolling estimates provide a continuously updated, date-aligned view of analyst forecasts for the upcoming fiscal period. Rather than displaying estimates for a fixed calendar date, Rolling estimates always show the forecast for the next period relative to the current date — automatically rolling forward as each fiscal period closes. Available in three periods: next year, next quarter, and next half-year.
How it works
On any given date, the indicator displays the consensus estimate for the fiscal period that has not yet ended. Once that period closes, the indicator seamlessly transitions to the forecast for the following period. For example, Apple's fiscal year ends on September 30. This means:
- On September 29, 2025, the indicator shows the estimate for fiscal year 2025 (ending September 30, 2025) — the period still ahead.
- Starting from September 30, 2025, the indicator switches to the estimate for fiscal year 2026 (ending September 30, 2026) — now the next upcoming period.
This rolling mechanism ensures that what you see on the chart is always a forward-looking forecast, never a historical result.
What the indicator displays
For each date, Rolling estimates show three values:
- Consensus — the average (mean) forecast across all contributing analysts.
- High — the most optimistic individual analyst forecast.
- Low — the most conservative individual analyst forecast.
The spread between the high and low values reflects the degree of disagreement among analysts and can serve as an informal measure of forecast uncertainty.
Available metrics
Rolling estimates are available for the following financial metrics:
- Earnings per share (EPS)
- Total revenue (Sales)
- EBITDA
- EBIT
- Net income
- Total debt
- Book value per share (BPS)
- Cash flow from operating activities
- Free cash flow (FCF)
- Capital expenditures (CAPEX)