Amyris (Nasdaq: AMRS) reported earnings on Feb. 27. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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

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

Margins dropped across the board.

Revenue details
Amyris reported revenue of $41.5 million. The eight analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected to see revenue of $44.2 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 40% higher than the prior-year quarter's $29.7 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 -$1.30. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast -$0.85 per share. GAAP EPS were -$1.30 for Q4 compared to -$0.59 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 -35.7%, 4,330 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -142.9%, 5,640 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -143.1%, 5,680 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $50.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.62.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $289.6 million. The average EPS estimate is -$1.73.

Investor sentiment
The stock has a three-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 58 members rating the stock outperform and eight members rating it underperform. Among 14 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 13 give Amyris a green thumbs-up, and one gives it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Amyris is hold, with an average price target of $23.86.

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