3D Systems (NYSE: DDD) reported earnings April 26. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), 3D Systems beat expectations on revenues and met expectations on earnings per share.

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

Gross margins expanded, operating margins contracted, net margins shrank.

Revenue details
3D Systems reported revenue of $77.9 million. The five analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw revenue of $73.9 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 63% higher than the prior-year quarter's $47.9 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 $0.12. The five earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.12 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.12 for Q1 were 14% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.14 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 49.9%, 150 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 12.8%, 270 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 7.9%, 630 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $81.1 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.16.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $340.6 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.69.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on 3D Systems is outperform, with an average price target of $26.20.

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