Bemis (NYSE: BMS) reported earnings yesterday. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Bemis beat slightly on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

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

Margins contracted across the board.

Revenue details
Bemis recorded revenue of $1.27 billion. The eight analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ wanted to see revenue of $1.25 billion. Sales were 1.7% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.25 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions.

EPS details
Non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.45. The 10 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.39 per share on the same basis. GAAP EPS of $0.19 for Q4 were 59% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.47 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Figures may be non-GAAP to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 17.0%, 150 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 7.1%, 160 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 1.6%, 270 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.31 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.46.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $5.34 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.15.

Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Bemis is hold, with an average price target of $31.67.

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