Earnings Estimates Game — Rules & calculator
How the Earnings Estimates game works: prediction windows, XP scoring, and the interactive calculator. Read this before you compete.
How to Play
Learn the basics of the Estimates game
Objective
Predict quarterly Revenue and EPS (Earnings Per Share) for real companies before earnings are reported.
Gameplay
- Select a company and upcoming quarter
- Enter your predictions for Revenue and EPS
- Submit your estimate before the earnings report date
- Wait for the actual earnings to be reported
- Earn XP based on your prediction accuracy
Scoring
You earn XP separately for Revenue and EPS predictions. Total XP = Revenue XP + EPS XP. More accurate predictions earn more XP.
< 3%100 XP
3-10%70 XP
10-20%40 XP
20-40%10 XP
≥ 40%0 XP
Calculation Formula
Difference=
|your_estimate - actual|actual
×100Lower percentage = more XP
Calculate Estimate
Enter your estimates and actual values to see how XP is calculated
Your Estimates
Enter revenue in billions USD (e.g., 100.5 = $100.5B)
Enter EPS in USD (e.g., 2.50 = $2.50). Can be positive or negative.
Actual Values
Enter revenue in billions USD (e.g., 100.5 = $100.5B)
Enter EPS in USD (e.g., 2.50 = $2.50). Can be positive or negative.
Calculation Results
Enter values in the form and click Calculate to see XP calculation
Results will appear here after calculation