Are You Expecting This From Compass Diversified Holdings?
Compass Diversified Holdings (NYS: CODI) is expected to report Q2 earnings on Aug. 7. Here's what Wall Street wants to see.
The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter with the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Compass Diversified Holdings's revenues will wane -46.6% and EPS will improve 28.6%.
The average estimate for revenue is $228.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.18.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Compass Diversified Holdings reported revenue of $232.4 million. GAAP reported sales were 31% higher than the prior-year quarter's $177.3 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 -$0.02. GAAP EPS were -$0.02 for Q1 against -$0.15 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 33.6%, 200 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 6.9%, 60 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -0.3%, 360 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $885.2 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.67.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 311 members out of 317 rating the stock outperform, and six members rating it underperform. Among 78 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 78 give Compass Diversified Holdings 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 Compass Diversified Holdings is buy, with an average price target of $16.25.
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