ClickSoftware Technologies (Nasdaq: CKSW) is expected to report Q2 earnings on July 24. 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 ClickSoftware Technologies's revenues will expand 9.0% and EPS will shrink to a loss.

The average estimate for revenue is $24.5 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.07.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, ClickSoftware Technologies recorded revenue of $24.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 12% higher than the prior-year quarter's $21.8 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, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.02. GAAP EPS shrank to zero from the prior-year quarter's $0.02.

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 57.9%, 100 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 0.0%, 230 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 0.3%, 290 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $110.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.07.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 601 members out of 610 rating the stock outperform, and nine members rating it underperform. Among 99 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 98 give ClickSoftware Technologies a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ClickSoftware Technologies is outperform, with an average price target of $9.83.

Can your portfolio provide you with enough income to last through retirement? You'll need more than ClickSoftware Technologies. Learn how to maximize your investment income and "Secure Your Future With 9 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks." Click here for instant access to this free report.