Model Update

Update equity research financial models with new earnings and guidance.

1|Updated May 16, 2026
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Skill: Model Update
Source: https://github.com/executiveusa/Cheggie-trade-V2/tree/main/core/financial-skills/plugins/vertical-plugins/equity-research/skills/model-update
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/executiveusa/Cheggie-trade-V2 --skill model-update-executiveusa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Model Update helps equity research analysts quickly and consistently incorporate new company information—such as earnings results, guidance changes, or revised assumptions—into their financial model so valuation outputs and price targets reflect the latest facts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Update model inputs with new data: Plug in quarterly actuals, segment results, balance sheet/cash flow movements, and share count effects after earnings or other company events.
  • Revise forward estimates and key assumptions: Adjust revenue, margins, EPS/EBITDA drivers, and treatment of non-recurring items, then document why each change occurred.
  • Recalculate valuation and summarize impact: Re-derive DCF and multiple-based valuation metrics and produce a clear estimate-change summary plus an updated price target rationale.

Quick Start

Use the Model Update skill to update an existing company model with the latest earnings and guidance, then recalculate valuation and produce a concise estimate-change summary with the new price target.

Frequently Asked Questions about Model Update

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I update my equity research model after quarterly earnings?

Recalculating valuation after a guidance change involves adjusting revenue, margin, and EPS drivers in your forward estimates, then re-deriving DCF and multiple-based metrics. This process outputs an updated price target rationale and summarizes the material impact of the estimate changes.

What is the best way to incorporate estimate revisions into a financial model?

The best way to incorporate estimate revisions is to adjust key assumptions like revenue and EBITDA drivers, document the reasoning for each change, and reconcile modeled figures to reported results. This consistently refreshes forward periods and updates valuation impacts.

Can I use this to adjust financial models for M&A events and management changes?

Yes, you can use this for event-driven updates like M&A or management changes. It handles macro-driven assumption changes and specific company events by reconciling modeled figures, revising forward estimates, and outputting a material estimate-change summary with updated valuation impacts.

How do you reconcile forward estimates when non-recurring items affect EBITDA?

To reconcile forward estimates when non-recurring items affect EBITDA, you adjust the treatment of those specific items within your margin drivers and document the reasoning. This ensures forward periods reflect normalized earnings while maintaining consistent valuation recalculation.

Does this model update process handle share count effects for price targets?

Yes, the model update process handles share count effects by plugging in balance sheet movements after earnings or company events. This ensures your recalculated DCF and multiple-based valuation metrics accurately reflect the updated price target rationale.