Will Stratasys Beat These Analyst Estimates?
Stratasys (NAS: SSYS) is expected to report Q3 earnings around Oct. 26. 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 Stratasys's revenues will grow 21.8% and EPS will grow 37.0%.
The average estimate for revenue is $48.4 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.37.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Stratasys tallied revenue of $49.4 million. GAAP reported sales were 31% higher than the prior-year quarter's $37.8 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 $0.32. GAAP EPS of $0.14 for Q2 were 22% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.18 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 52.9%, 70 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 11.7%, 440 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 6.1%, 450 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $195.7 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.35.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 724 members out of 760 rating the stock outperform, and 36 members rating it underperform. Among 196 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 186 give Stratasys a green thumbs-up, and 10 give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Stratasys is hold, with an average price target of $51.00.
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