ABM Industries (NYSE: ABM) reported earnings yesterday. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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

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

Margins grew across the board.

Revenue details
ABM Industries booked revenue of $1.07 billion. The two analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected net sales of $1.07 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 4.3% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.03 billion.

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

EPS details
Non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.22. The four earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.22 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS of $0.20 for Q1 were 25% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.16 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 10.0%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 1.7%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.0%, 20 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.09 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.30.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $4.38 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.43.

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 $26.00.

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