Bridgepoint Education (NYSE: BPI) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Nov. 5. Here's what Wall Street wants to see:

The 10-second takeaway
 Comparing the upcoming quarter to the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Bridgepoint Education's revenues will expand 6.1% and EPS will shrink -11.5%.

The average estimate for revenue is $257.5 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.69.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Bridgepoint Education reported revenue of $256.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 6.8% higher than the prior-year quarter's $239.9 million.

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

EPS details
 Last quarter, EPS came in at $0.84. GAAP EPS of $0.84 for Q2 were 6.7% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.90 per share.

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

Recent performance
 For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 74.5%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 29.5%, 490 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 18.5%, 320 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $994.3 million. The average EPS estimate is $2.60.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Bridgepoint Education is hold, with an average price target of $28.60.