Ryanair Holdings (Nasdaq: RYAAY) reported earnings on Jan. 30. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q3), Ryanair Holdings beat slightly on revenue and beat expectations on earnings per share.

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

Margins expanded across the board.

Revenue details
Ryanair Holdings recorded revenue of $1.10 billion. The six analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $1.08 billion. Sales were 9.6% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.00 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions.

EPS details
Non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.07. The two earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged $0.03 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS were $0.01 for Q3 against -$0.01 per share for the prior-year quarter.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Figures may be non-GAAP to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 17.4%, 220 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 3.5%, 350 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.8%, 320 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $966.2 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.41.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $5.55 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.21.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Ryanair Holdings is outperform, with an average price target of $37.48.