# Financial Datasets Metrics API

> Get sector-specific operational KPIs for a ticker. Includes metrics like load factor, CET1 ratio, same-store sales, FFO per share, and more. Sourced from SEC 8-K earnings releases.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/financial-datasets/kpi-metrics
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/model/financial-datasets/kpi-metrics/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Financial Datasets
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/financial-datasets/kpi-metrics`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, financial datasets, stocks
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/financial-datasets/kpi-metrics` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `ticker` | string | yes |  |
| `cursor` | string | no |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |
| `metric_name` | string | no |  |
| `period` | string | no | quarterly, annual |
| `report_period_gte` | string | no |  |
| `report_period_lte` | string | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the Financial Datasets Metrics API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/financial-datasets/kpi-metrics with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the Financial Datasets Metrics API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the Financial Datasets Metrics API accept?

Required: ticker (string). Optional: cursor (string), limit (integer), metric_name (string), period (one of quarterly, annual), report_period_gte (string) and report_period_lte (string). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the Financial Datasets Metrics API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a Financial Datasets developer account or API key?

No. Financial Datasets Metrics runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for Financial Datasets API access separately.

## README

### Financial Datasets Metrics API

Get sector-specific operational KPIs for a ticker. Includes metrics like load factor, CET1 ratio, same-store sales, FFO per share, and more. Sourced from SEC 8-K earnings releases.

The response is the official Financial Datasets API response, unchanged.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "financial-datasets/kpi-metrics", "ticker": "<ticker>"}'
```

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `cursor` | string | No | Opaque pagination cursor from a previous response's next_page_url. When provided, all other query parameters are ignored: the cursor carries the original reques |
| `limit` | integer | No | Number of periods to return. Returns all metrics for the N most recent periods. This is the total across all pages, not a page size: each page holds up to 10 re |
| `metric_name` | string | No | Filter to a specific metric (e.g., load_factor, cet1_ratio). |
| `period` | string | No | Filter by period type: quarterly or annual. |
| `report_period_gte` | string | No | Only return metrics on or after this date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| `report_period_lte` | string | No | Only return metrics on or before this date (YYYY-MM-DD). |
| `ticker` | string | Yes | The ticker symbol. |

#### Pricing

Flat price per call. Failed calls are not charged.