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Head-to-head · Equity Research Platforms

I/B/E/S Estimates vs YCharts

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score I/B/E/S Estimates #5 in Equity Research Platforms 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit LSEG
YCharts #7 in Equity Research Platforms 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit YCharts

I/B/E/S Estimates leads on 0 checks, YCharts on 2, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreI/B/E/S Estimates · 8.7/10
  • Most featuresYCharts · 4 of 4

I/B/E/S Estimates scores higher on our rubric for equity research platforms: 8.7 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

YCharts offers company financials; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it. On market coverage, I/B/E/S Estimates gives you Global where YCharts offers Regional. YCharts offers research reports; I/B/E/S Estimates doesn't publish it.

I/B/E/S Estimates is the better fit for analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history. YCharts is the better fit for investment teams needing screening and reporting tools.

  • I/B/E/S Estimates fits best

    Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history

  • YCharts fits best

    Investment teams needing screening and reporting tools

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Side by side

Feature I/B/E/S Estimates 8.7/10 Visit ↗ YCharts 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.7 8.3
Ranking #5 in Equity Research Platforms #7 in Equity Research Platforms
Best for Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history Investment teams needing screening and reporting tools
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows Web
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features I/B/E/S Estimates 2/4 · YCharts 4/4
Company financials Not published ✓ (best)
Equity screening ✓ ✓
Earnings estimates ✓ ✓
Research reports Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Market coverage Global Regional
Data freshness Near_real_time Near_real_time
Our review
Pros
  • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
  • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
  • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.
  • Combines stock and fund screening with company fundamentals and estimates
  • Offers portfolio analysis, optimization, and custom reports
  • Professional includes an Excel add-in and compliance controls
Cons
  • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
  • Package details require contacting LSEG.
  • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.
  • Paid product with a stated starting price of $3,000
  • Available on the web only
  • Coverage focuses on U.S. and Canadian-listed equities
Our verdict

I/B/E/S Estimates is LSEG’s data service for analyst forecasts and company-level consensus, aimed at investment research, valuation, screening and forecast comparison workflows. It is suited to analysts who need broker-level estimates,…

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YCharts brings screening, financial data, analysis, and reporting into a cloud-based platform for investment advisers, analysts, and asset managers. Teams can screen stocks and funds, review company financial statements and fundamental…

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  1. I/B/E/S EstimatesEquity Research Platforms 8.7Pricing on request
  2. YChartsEquity Research Platforms 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • I/B/E/S Estimates — where it wins

    • Combines broker-level estimates with company-level consensus.
    • Includes SmartEstimates, Analyst Rankings and recommendations.
    • Offers historical estimates and multiple delivery channels.

    Where it doesn't

    • It is a data service, not a standalone research application.
    • Package details require contacting LSEG.
    • Its focus is narrower than a full research platform.

  • YCharts — where it wins

    • Combines stock and fund screening with company fundamentals and estimates
    • Offers portfolio analysis, optimization, and custom reports
    • Professional includes an Excel add-in and compliance controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid product with a stated starting price of $3,000
    • Available on the web only
    • Coverage focuses on U.S. and Canadian-listed equities
  • I/B/E/S Estimates8.7/10 · Pricing on request

    A specialist source for broker forecasts, consensus and estimate history.

    Visit LSEGFull verdict →
  • YCharts8.3/10 · Paid

    A web-based research platform combining screening, market data, portfolio tools, and reports.

    Visit YChartsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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