consensus estimate

consensus estimate definition - finance
An opinion about a companyÂ’s financial performance. AnalystsÂ’ earning expectations are averaged by an information provider such as Thomson/
First Call. Sometimes there may be a consensus estimate on revenues or other financial measures, but the earnings per share (EPS) consensus is the most commonly used.

Webster's New World Finance and Investment Dictionary Copyright © 2003 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Indianapolis, Indiana.
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