I/B/E/S Estimates

At a glance

• Editor score
  8.7 / 10
• Pricing
  Pricing on request
• Best for
  Analysts focused on broker estimates and forecast history
• Founded
  1976
• Facts checked
  4 Oct 2026

• 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.

Our verdict on I/B/E/S Estimates

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, recommendations and forecast history rather than a broad, standalone research application. LSEG states that coverage spans more than 22,000 active companies across more than 90 countries, with U.S. history from 1976 and international history from 1987.

The dataset centers on broker estimates and consensus, with SmartEstimates analytics, Analyst Rankings, company guidance context and comparable guidance. Earnings-season calendar data adds timing context, while historical estimates support research and back-testing. Screening and near-real-time data freshness are listed among its capabilities. This focus makes it relevant when forecast comparison and broker-level detail are central to a workflow; buyers seeking a wider set of research functions may prefer a fuller research platform.

I/B/E/S Estimates is delivered through APIs, real-time feeds, desktop, Excel, cloud and bulk services, with web, Windows and self-hosted options also listed. That range can fit established research workflows across cloud and desktop environments. It is not an open-source product, and it is not presented as a standalone end-user application. According to LSEG’s published product information, prospective customers should contact the company for package details. Teams that want analyst forecast data integrated into their research processes should consider it; those looking for a self-contained platform with broader research coverage should look elsewhere.

I/B/E/S Estimates pricing

I/B/E/S Estimates fact sheet

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