ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) reported earnings on Oct. 19. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Sep. 30 (Q3), ManpowerGroup beat slightly on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

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

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

Revenue details
 ManpowerGroup recorded revenue of $5.17 billion. The 13 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $5.11 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 11% lower than the prior-year quarter's $5.78 billion.

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 $0.79. The 15 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.68 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.79 for Q3 were 19% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.97 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 16.6%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 2.3%, 40 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.2%, 20 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $5.15 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.73.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $20.63 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.71.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ManpowerGroup is outperform, with an average price target of $46.19.

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