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Sun Hydraulics Beats on Both Top and Bottom Lines

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Sun Hydraulics (NAS: SNHY) reported earnings on March 4. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 29 (Q4), Sun Hydraulics beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped. GAAP earnings per share grew.

Gross margins grew, operating margins shrank, net margins expanded.

Revenue details
 Sun Hydraulics reported revenue of $43.2 million. The three analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected sales of $41.4 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 5.3% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $45.7 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.26. The three earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged $0.23 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.26 for Q4 were 8.3% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.24 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 37.0%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 21.9%, 100 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 15.5%, 220 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter’s average estimate for revenue is $50.2 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.34.

Next year’s average estimate for revenue is $204.0 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.40.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 1,308 members out of 1,325 rating the stock outperform, and 17 members rating it underperform. Among 406 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 404 give Sun Hydraulics a green thumbs-up, and two give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Sun Hydraulics is hold, with an average price target of $28.50.

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Golar LNG Increases Sales but Misses Estimates on Earnings

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Golar LNG (NAS: GLNG) reported earnings on March 4. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Golar LNG met expectations on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue expanded significantly. GAAP earnings per share increased significantly.

Margins shrank across the board.

Revenue details
 Golar LNG reported revenue of $111.8 million. The 11 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw a top line of $111.2 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 39% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $80.6 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.28. The 10 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $0.45 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.28 for Q4 were 33% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.21 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 74.9%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 47.7%, 410 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 20.4%, 90 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter’s average estimate for revenue is $110.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.46.

Next year’s average estimate for revenue is $499.7 million. The average EPS estimate is $2.06.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 548 members out of 571 rating the stock outperform, and 23 members rating it underperform. Among 140 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 133 give Golar LNG a green thumbs-up, and seven give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Golar LNG is outperform, with an average price target of $49.53.

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Santarus Beats on Both Top and Bottom Lines

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Santarus (NAS: SNTS) reported earnings on March 4. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Santarus beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew significantly. GAAP earnings per share grew significantly.

Gross margins contracted, operating margins expanded, net margins grew.

Revenue details
 Santarus chalked up revenue of $70.2 million. The five analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $62.0 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 65% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $42.6 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.08. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.01 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.08 for Q4 were 167% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.03 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 55.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.7%, 290 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 7.8%, 330 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter’s average estimate for revenue is $70.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.13.

Next year’s average estimate for revenue is $323.1 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.70.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 138 members out of 151 rating the stock outperform, and 13 members rating it underperform. Among 31 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 27 give Santarus a green thumbs-up, and four give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Santarus is buy, with an average price target of $11.19.

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The Gory Details on Boyd Gaming's Double Fumble

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Boyd Gaming (NYS: BYD) reported earnings on March 4. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Boyd Gaming missed slightly on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew. Non-GAAP loss per share expanded. GAAP loss per share expanded.

Margins dropped across the board.

Revenue details
 Boyd Gaming logged revenue of $625.8 million. The 15 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted sales of $637.5 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were the same as the prior-year quarter’s.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at -$0.31. The 16 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted -$0.13 per share. Non-GAAP EPS were -$0.31 for Q4 against -$0.03 per share for the prior-year quarter. GAAP EPS were -$10.24 for Q4 compared to -$0.01 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 36.4%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 2.5%, 730 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -143.8%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter’s average estimate for revenue is $760.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.21.

Next year’s average estimate for revenue is $2.99 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.45.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 383 members out of 441 rating the stock outperform, and 58 members rating it underperform. Among 124 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 106 give Boyd Gaming a green thumbs-up, and 18 give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Boyd Gaming is hold, with an average price target of $6.08.

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ABM Industries Beats on Both Top and Bottom Lines

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ABM Industries (NYS: ABM) reported earnings on March 4. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Jan. 31 (Q1), ABM Industries beat slightly on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue expanded. Non-GAAP earnings per share grew significantly. GAAP earnings per share grew significantly.

Gross margins dropped, operating margins contracted, net margins grew.

Revenue details
 ABM Industries recorded revenue of $1.18 billion. The three analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected a top line of $1.17 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 10% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $1.07 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.26. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.22 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.26 for Q1 were 18% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.22 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.24 for Q1 were 20% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.20 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 9.7%, 30 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 1.6%, 10 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.1%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter’s average estimate for revenue is $1.16 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.33.

Next year’s average estimate for revenue is $4.70 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.37.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ABM Industries is outperform, with an average price target of $24.33.

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Are You Expecting This from John Bean Technologies?

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John Bean Technologies (NYS: JBT) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict John Bean Technologies‘s revenues will grow 10.4% and EPS will expand 29.2%.

The average estimate for revenue is $299.8 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.62.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, John Bean Technologies reported revenue of $205.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 11% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $230.3 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.21. GAAP EPS of $0.21 for Q3 were 25% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.28 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 25.3%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 5.0%, 110 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.0%, 50 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $923.2 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.23.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 101 members out of 104 rating the stock outperform, and three members rating it underperform. Among 42 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 42 give John Bean Technologies a green thumbs-up, and give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on John Bean Technologies is outperform, with an average price target of $19.33.

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It's Showtime for Assisted Living Concepts

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Assisted Living Concepts (NYS: ALC) is expected to report Q4 earnings around March 9. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Assisted Living Concepts‘s revenues will decrease -4.6% and EPS will shrink to a loss.

The average estimate for revenue is $56.1 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.02.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Assisted Living Concepts booked revenue of $55.6 million. GAAP reported sales were 5.1% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $58.6 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at -$0.04. GAAP EPS were -$0.18 for Q3 against $0.25 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 18.8%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -1.6%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -7.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $227.6 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.41.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 129 members out of 139 rating the stock outperform, and 10 members rating it underperform. Among 30 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 29 give Assisted Living Concepts a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Assisted Living Concepts is hold, with an average price target of $6.00.

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Can WuXi PharmaTech Meet These Numbers?

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WuXi PharmaTech (NYS: WX) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict WuXi PharmaTech’s revenues will grow 14.2% and EPS will drop 0.0%.

The average estimate for revenue is $124.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.31.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, WuXi PharmaTech recorded revenue of $125.8 million. GAAP reported sales were 21% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $104.0 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.36. GAAP EPS of $0.30 for Q3 were 25% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.24 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 36.6%, 240 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 17.0%, 440 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 16.9%, 290 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $498.1 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.32.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 322 members out of 342 rating the stock outperform, and 20 members rating it underperform. Among 78 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 75 give WuXi PharmaTech a green thumbs-up, and three give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on WuXi PharmaTech is outperform, with an average price target of $18.70.

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What to Expect from Global Power Equipment Group

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Global Power Equipment Group (NAS: GLPW) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Global Power Equipment Group‘s revenues will expand 26.0% and EPS will wither -11.6%.

The average estimate for revenue is $144.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.38.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Global Power Equipment Group reported revenue of $111.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 12% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $99.2 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.13. GAAP EPS of $0.09 for Q3 were 92% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $1.09 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 16.3%, 310 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 4.0%, 380 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.4%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $455.6 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.60.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 22 members out of 22 rating the stock outperform, and members rating it underperform. Among six CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), six give Global Power Equipment Group a green thumbs-up, and give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Global Power Equipment Group is outperform, with an average price target of $25.25.

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What to Expect from Williams-Sonoma

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Williams-Sonoma (NYS: WSM) is expected to report Q4 earnings around March 9. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Williams-Sonoma’s revenues will grow 10.2% and EPS will increase 10.3%.

The average estimate for revenue is $1.40 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.29.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Williams-Sonoma booked revenue of $944.6 million. GAAP reported sales were 8.9% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $867.2 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.49. GAAP EPS of $0.49 for Q3 were 20% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.41 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 52.8%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.4%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 5.2%, 20 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $4.04 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.54.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 245 members out of 340 rating the stock outperform, and 95 members rating it underperform. Among 97 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 81 give Williams-Sonoma a green thumbs-up, and 16 give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Williams-Sonoma is outperform, with an average price target of $44.15.

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LHC Group Earnings Are on Deck

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LHC Group (NAS: LHCG) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict LHC Group’s revenues will grow 2.1% and EPS will decrease -5.1%.

The average estimate for revenue is $160.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.37.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, LHC Group reported revenue of $158.9 million. GAAP reported sales were 3.6% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $153.4 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.38. GAAP EPS were $0.36 for Q3 compared to -$2.08 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 42.6%, 20 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 7.7%, 140 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.0%, much better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $636.7 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.50.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 224 members out of 233 rating the stock outperform, and nine members rating it underperform. Among 62 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 59 give LHC Group a green thumbs-up, and three give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on LHC Group is outperform, with an average price target of $19.07.

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Will Phoenix New Media Beat These Analyst Estimates?

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Phoenix New Media (NYS: FENG) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Phoenix New Media‘s revenues will wane -1.0% and EPS will decrease -57.1%.

The average estimate for revenue is $44.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.03.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Phoenix New Media recorded revenue of $45.9 million. GAAP reported sales were 7.4% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $42.4 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.03. GAAP EPS of $0.02 for Q3 were 82% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.11 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 44.2%, 540 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 1.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.0%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $173.7 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.20.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a one-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with six members out of 15 rating the stock outperform, and nine members rating it underperform. Among three CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), one give Phoenix New Media a green thumbs-up, and two give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Phoenix New Media is outperform, with an average price target of $5.28.

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Chesapeake Utilities Earnings Are on Deck

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Chesapeake Utilities (NYS: CPK) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Chesapeake Utilities‘s revenues will grow 4.2% and EPS will grow 14.7%.

The average estimate for revenue is $108.3 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.86.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Chesapeake Utilities reported revenue of $78.2 million. GAAP reported sales were 3.0% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $80.6 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.33. GAAP EPS of $0.33 for Q3 were 32% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $0.25 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 20.3%, 430 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 9.7%, 280 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.1%, 110 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $391.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $2.83.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 97 members out of 106 rating the stock outperform, and nine members rating it underperform. Among 27 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 27 give Chesapeake Utilities a green thumbs-up, and give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Chesapeake Utilities is buy, with an average price target of $48.33.

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Does The Street Have Quiksilver Figured Out?

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Quiksilver (NYS: ZQK) is expected to report Q1 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Quiksilver’s revenues will expand 3.4% and EPS will remain in the red.

The average estimate for revenue is $464.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.07.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Quiksilver booked revenue of $559.0 million. GAAP reported sales were 2.5% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $545.2 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.07. GAAP EPS of $0.02 for Q4 were 95% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.38 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 45.9%, 600 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 3.7%, 280 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 0.8%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $2.11 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.19.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 252 members out of 291 rating the stock outperform, and 39 members rating it underperform. Among 80 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 69 give Quiksilver a green thumbs-up, and 11 give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Quiksilver is outperform, with an average price target of $4.48.

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It's Showtime for Delek US Holdings

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Delek US Holdings (NYS: DK) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Delek US Holdings’s revenues will wane -4.9% and EPS will turn positive

The average estimate for revenue is $1.90 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.01.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Delek US Holdings logged revenue of $2.24 billion. GAAP reported sales were 1.5% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $2.21 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $1.67. GAAP EPS of $1.67 for Q3 were 14% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $1.46 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 13.5%, 70 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 7.4%, 70 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.5%, 60 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $7.90 billion. The average EPS estimate is $4.62.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 316 members out of 341 rating the stock outperform, and 25 members rating it underperform. Among 95 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 88 give Delek US Holdings a green thumbs-up, and seven give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Delek US Holdings is outperform, with an average price target of $30.00.

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EPL Oil & Gas's Upcoming Earnings: What You Need To Know

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EPL Oil & Gas (NYS: EPL) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict EPL Oil & Gas’s revenues will increase 32.2% and EPS will grow 23.7%.

The average estimate for revenue is $136.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.47.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, EPL Oil & Gas recorded revenue of $86.7 million. GAAP reported sales were 2.1% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $84.9 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.31. GAAP EPS were -$0.06 for Q3 versus $0.58 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 71.0%, 620 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -3.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -2.6%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $419.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.63.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 146 members out of 156 rating the stock outperform, and 10 members rating it underperform. Among 37 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 33 give EPL Oil & Gas a green thumbs-up, and four give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on EPL Oil & Gas is buy, with an average price target of $26.25.

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What Does Wall Street See for Semtech's Q4?

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Semtech (NAS: SMTC) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Semtech’s revenues will grow 43.3% and EPS will expand 34.4%.

The average estimate for revenue is $149.1 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.43.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Semtech booked revenue of $160.9 million. GAAP reported sales were 30% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $123.9 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.53. GAAP EPS of $0.25 for Q3 were 38% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.40 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 62.9%, 370 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 15.8%, 290 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 10.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $577.4 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.64.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 92 members out of 103 rating the stock outperform, and 11 members rating it underperform. Among 36 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 34 give Semtech a green thumbs-up, and two give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Semtech is buy, with an average price target of $32.00.

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What to Expect from General Communication

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General Communication (NAS: GNCMA) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 6. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict General Communication‘s revenues will increase 5.2% and EPS will turn positive

The average estimate for revenue is $177.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.09.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, General Communication booked revenue of $178.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 0.4% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $177.7 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.09. GAAP EPS of $0.09 for Q3 were 40% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.15 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 64.8%, 110 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 14.2%, 380 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 2.1%, 200 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $704.3 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.30.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 30 members out of 52 rating the stock outperform, and 22 members rating it underperform. Among 12 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), six give General Communication a green thumbs-up, and six give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on General Communication is buy, with an average price target of $12.67.

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Canadian Natural Resources, in the Spotlight Soon

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Canadian Natural Resources (TSX: CNQ) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Canadian Natural Resources‘s revenues will wane -14.9% and EPS will shrink -55.2%.

The average estimate for revenue is $3.53 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.39.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Canadian Natural Resources tallied revenue of $3.59 billion. GAAP reported sales were 13% higher than the prior-year quarter’s $3.17 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.32. GAAP EPS of $0.33 for Q3 were 55% lower than the prior-year quarter’s $0.73 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 52.6%, 430 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 16.3%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 10.2%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $14.98 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.64.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 1,484 members out of 1,514 rating the stock outperform, and 30 members rating it underperform. Among 335 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 332 give Canadian Natural Resources a green thumbs-up, and three give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Canadian Natural Resources is outperform, with an average price target of $41.75.

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It's Showtime for Pacira Pharmaceuticals

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Pacira Pharmaceuticals (NAS: PCRX) is expected to report Q4 earnings on March 7. Here’s what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Pacira Pharmaceuticals‘s revenues will grow 132.3% and EPS will remain in the red.

The average estimate for revenue is $9.8 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.42.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Pacira Pharmaceuticals tallied revenue of $8.5 million. GAAP reported sales were much higher than the prior-year quarter’s $4.0 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at -$0.49. GAAP EPS were -$0.49 for Q3 compared to -$0.55 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was -9.4%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -185.1%, much better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -185.5%, much better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year’s average estimate for revenue is $38.4 million. The average EPS estimate is -$1.63.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a one-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 20 members out of 30 rating the stock outperform, and 10 members rating it underperform. Among 11 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), six give Pacira Pharmaceuticals a green thumbs-up, and five give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Pacira Pharmaceuticals is buy, with an average price target of $21.20.

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