Where to Find It
All three views live together on the Forecasting tab.
Open any stock from search or your dashboard.
Click the Forecasting tab.
Scroll past the Forecasting Calculators chart and the Fast Facts panel. The Earnings Revisions chart and Analyst Sentiment table sit in the middle of the page, and the Analyst Scorecard (Actual vs Estimates chart plus accuracy pies) sits below them.
Note: The standalone "Analyst Scorecard" tab has been removed. Everything that used to live there is now embedded inline on the Forecasting tab.
High / Median / Low Consensus Toggle
Premium subscribers will see a High / Median / Low toggle in the Forecasting tab header — and again above the Earnings Revisions block. This toggle changes which point in the analyst range drives the views on the page.
Option | What it shows |
High | The most optimistic estimate in the analyst range. |
Median | The middle estimate. This is the default. |
Low | The most pessimistic estimate in the analyst range. |
Switching the toggle updates the earnings line on the Forecasting Calculators chart at the top of the tab, the Earnings Revisions chart in the middle of the tab, and the values shown in the Analyst Sentiment table. Use it to stress-test the optimistic and pessimistic edges of the analyst range without leaving the page. A wide gap between the High and Low projection lines means analysts disagree, and the consensus is less reliable. A narrow gap means they're aligned.
Note: Free and Basic subscribers won't see the toggle by default but can preview it on any of our demo stocks.
Earnings Revisions Chart
The Earnings Revisions chart plots how analyst estimates for each forward fiscal year have changed over the last twelve months. Each line is one fiscal year (FE1 = next year, FE2 = the year after, and so on). Watching whether the line is trending up, down, or sideways tells you whether analysts have been raising or cutting their numbers.
Reading the Chart
The Y-axis shows the estimated value (EPS by default, in the stock's reporting currency).
The X-axis shows time, from one year ago on the left to today on the right.
The colored line is the consensus estimate (High, Median, or Low — whichever you've selected in the toggle).
Markers on each line call out four reference points:
Circle — the latest estimate (today).
Diamond — the estimate from 1 month ago.
Square — the estimate from 3 months ago.
Triangle — the estimate from 12 months ago.
The labels at the right end of each line (FE1, FE2, FE3) tell you which forward fiscal year that line represents.
What to Look For
Line trending up — analysts have raised their estimates over the period. Generally bullish.
Line trending down — analysts have cut their estimates. Generally bearish.
Line flat — analysts haven't materially changed their view.
Wide gap between High and Low (try toggling between them) — analysts disagree, and the consensus is less reliable.
Hover any point on the chart to see the exact estimate value at that date, the currency, and how many analysts were contributing to the consensus at that point.
Note: The Earnings Revisions chart is a Premium feature. Free and Basic subscribers can preview it on any of our demo stocks.
Analyst Sentiment Table
The Analyst Sentiment table sits next to the Earnings Revisions chart and gives you the same revision story in a compact, numeric form. It exists separately for each forward fiscal year (FE1, FE2, FE3, etc.).
What's in the Table
For each forward fiscal year, four rows are listed:
Row | What it means |
Latest est. | The most recent consensus estimate. |
1mo ago | The consensus estimate from 1 month ago, plus the % change from then to now. |
3mo ago | The consensus estimate from 3 months ago, plus the % change. |
12 months ago | The consensus estimate from 12 months ago, plus the % change. |
Reading the Color Tags
Each historical row carries a small status badge based on the percentage change from that point to today:
Bullish — estimates have risen by more than 5%.
Neutral — estimates have moved by less than 5% in either direction.
Bearish — estimates have fallen by more than 5%.
The forward fiscal years are sorted top-to-bottom by current estimate value, so the highest-value year sits at the top of the list — matching the visual order on the chart next to it.
Note: The Analyst Sentiment table is a Premium feature. Free and Basic subscribers can preview it on any of our demo stocks.
Analyst Scorecard
The Analyst Scorecard offers a historical overview of the accuracy of analyst estimates. Here's how to interpret the symbols used:
Purple Circle with a Plus Sign (Beat): The company exceeded analyst estimates.
Green Circle with a Checkmark (Hit): The company met analyst estimates within the margin of error.
Red Circle with a Minus Sign (Miss): The company's earnings were below analyst estimates.
Dash (–): No estimates were available.
Understanding Estimate Differences
The estimates shown on the Analyst Scorecard may differ from those on the Historical Graph and Forecasting Calculators. The Analyst Scorecard locks the estimates at a certain point in time to prevent changes, whereas the Historical Graph and Forecasting Calculators display the most recent estimate revisions. If you want to see how analysts have revised their estimates over the last year — separate from the locked-in scorecard view — see the Earnings Revisions section above.
All analyst estimates displayed in FAST Graphs are median aggregations from multiple analysts. Different estimate types (such as annual estimates vs. long-term growth estimates) may come from different sets of analysts.
Current Scorecard
The Current Scorecard compares analysts' current-year consensus estimates to the company's actual reported results — once those results are in. Because there's much less time for the company to surprise the analysts, the margin of error is tighter.
Margin of Error:
Hit: Estimates exactly matched the actual results (0% margin).
Beat: Actual results came in above the estimate.
Miss: Actual results came in below the estimate.
Use the Current Scorecard to see how reliable the company's most recent guidance has been.
1-Year Scorecard
The 1-Year Scorecard compares estimates made one year before the release of the actual company results. These estimates are locked in one year forward to provide a clearer picture of the company's predictability. A more predictable company is generally considered a safer investment.
Margin of Error:
Hit: Estimates within 10% of the actual results.
Beat: Actual results more than 10% greater than the estimates.
Miss: Actual results more than 10% less than the estimates.
2-Year Scorecard
The 2-Year Scorecard is similar to the 1-Year Scorecard, but the estimates are made two years prior to the release of the actual results.
Margin of Error:
Hit: Estimates within 20% of the actual results.
Beat: Actual results more than 20% greater than the estimates.
Miss: Actual results more than 20% less than the estimates.
Actual vs Estimates Chart
Sitting alongside the accuracy pies, the Actual vs Estimates chart tells the year-by-year story of analyst accuracy:
Filled circles — the actual reported value (EPS or the metric you've selected).
Hollow circles — the analyst estimate from either 1 year or 2 years before that period.
The color of the actual circle tells you the outcome:
Purple — Beat (actual came in above the estimate).
Green — Hit (actual matched the estimate, within the margin of error for that view).
Red — Miss (actual came in below the estimate).
Two toggles above the chart let you change what you're looking at:
Annual vs. quarterly view of the data.
Current / 1Y / 2Y — switches the estimate series between the current consensus, the 1-year-ago forward estimate, and the 2-year-ago forward estimate. Most users want 1Y or 2Y here — those are the forecasts the company has actually had time to deliver on.
Hover any point to see the exact actual and estimate values, the absolute and percentage difference, the number of analysts contributing at that time, and whether the period scored as a Beat, Hit, or Miss.
Accuracy Pie Charts
Three pie charts sit alongside the Actual vs Estimates chart, summarizing the Beat / Hit / Miss breakdown across the company's analyst-coverage history:
Pie | Margin for "Hit" | Question it answers |
Current Forward | 0% (exact match) | How accurate is the company's most recent guidance? |
1Y Forward | 10% | How reliable have 1-year-ahead estimates been? |
2Y Forward | 20% | How reliable have 2-year-ahead estimates been? |
The margin for error widens as you look further out because longer-horizon predictions are inherently harder. A stock with a high "Beat + Hit" share on its 2Y pie has had consistently reliable analyst coverage.
Use the Actual vs Estimates chart to spot patterns (e.g., misses cluster around recessions), and use the pies to judge whether this stock has analyst coverage you can trust.
Premium Availability and Demo Stocks
Most of what's on this page is available to every subscriber on every stock — including the full Analyst Scorecard (Actual vs Estimates chart and the three accuracy pies) and the Estimate Differences explanation.
Three pieces are part of Premium:
The High / Median / Low consensus toggle.
The Earnings Revisions chart.
The Analyst Sentiment table.
Free and Basic subscribers will see a "Premium feature" placeholder where those three would be. Click Learn more in that placeholder to see a list of demo stocks where the full block is unlocked, or to upgrade to Premium.
Tips for Effective Use
Start with the toggle. Set High / Median / Low to Median for your first look. Then flip to High and Low to see how much the analyst range varies. A wide range means more uncertainty.
Read the markers, then the line. On the Earnings Revisions chart, glance at where the diamond (1mo ago) and triangle (12mo ago) sit relative to the latest circle. That's the revision direction at a glance.
Use the scorecard pies before trusting estimates. If 2Y analyst accuracy is mostly Misses for this name, weight the Forecasting Calculators chart less heavily and lean on Historical CAGR or your own Custom scenario instead.
Combine with the Forecasting Calculators. The Earnings Revisions and Analyst Sentiment views tell you whether the estimates feeding the Estimates and Normal P/E charts at the top of the tab are getting better or worse.
Free and Basic users: open one of the demo stocks to try the Premium views before deciding whether to upgrade.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is the Earnings Revisions block locked for me?
A: Earnings Revisions, Analyst Sentiment, and the H/M/L toggle are Premium features. Click Learn more in the locked area to preview them on a demo stock, or upgrade to Premium to use them on any stock.
Q: What's the difference between the Analyst Sentiment table and the Earnings Revisions chart?
A: They tell the same story two different ways. The chart shows the full year of estimate history visually. The table picks four specific moments (now, 1 month ago, 3 months ago, 12 months ago) and shows the numeric change. Use the chart for trend, the table for "exactly how much has this moved."
Q: Why does the Analyst Scorecard show different numbers from the consensus on the Forecasting Calculators chart?
A: The Scorecard compares historical estimates (what analysts predicted at a given point in the past) to actuals (what the company eventually reported). The Forecasting Calculators chart at the top of the tab shows today's forward estimates. They're answering different questions — see "Understanding Estimate Differences" above.
Q: I switched from High to Median to Low — why does the picture change so much?
A: Some stocks have very wide analyst ranges, especially smaller companies or names in volatile industries. The wider the gap between High and Low, the less confidence you should place in any single number. Use the spread as a measure of analyst disagreement.
Q: Why doesn't every fiscal year appear in the Analyst Sentiment table?
A: A row only appears if there's enough historical data at that lookback. A newly covered stock might not have a "12 months ago" estimate yet, so that row will be blank or omitted.
Q: What counts as a "Beat," "Hit," or "Miss" in the scorecard?
A: A Beat means actuals exceeded the analyst estimate. A Miss means actuals came in below the estimate. A Hit means actuals matched within the margin of error for that pie (0% for Current, 10% for 1Y, 20% for 2Y).





