Valspar (NYSE: VAL) reported earnings on May 15. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended April 27 (Q2), Valspar missed estimates on revenues and beat slightly on earnings per share.

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

Margins increased across the board.

Revenue details
Valspar recorded revenue of $1.03 billion. The nine analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $1.07 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 4.0% higher than the prior-year quarter's $992.7 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 $0.84. The 13 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.82 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.80 for Q2 were 38% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.58 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 34.4%, 210 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 12.7%, 200 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 7.4%, 170 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.14 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.95.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $4.20 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.21.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Valspar is outperform, with an average price target of $51.75.