Cooper (NYSE: COO) reported earnings on March 8. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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

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

Margins expanded across the board.

Revenue details
Cooper reported revenue of $326.1 million. The seven analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw a top line of $319.1 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 11% higher than the prior-year quarter's $293.2 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 $1.12. The nine earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $1.04 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.12 for Q1 were 17% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.96 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 64.5%, 360 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 18.9%, 160 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 16.8%, 140 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $349.3 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.18.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $1.43 billion. The average EPS estimate is $5.01.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Cooper is outperform, with an average price target of $75.88.

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