Heidrick & Struggles International (Nasdaq: HSII) is expected to report Q2 earnings on July 31. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International's revenue will compress 11.3% and EPS will wither 22.0%.
The average estimate for revenue is $126.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.32.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Heidrick & Struggles International chalked up revenue of $106.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 7.9% lower than the prior-year quarter's $115.6 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 $0.05. GAAP EPS were $0.04 for Q1 compared to -$0.26 per share for the prior-year quarter.
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 28.0%, 350 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 3.3%, 590 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 0.6%, 460 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $506.9 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.06.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a two-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 73 members out of 87 rating the stock outperform, and 14 members rating it underperform. Among 28 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 23 give Heidrick & Struggles International a green thumbs-up, and five give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Heidrick & Struggles International is hold, with an average price target of $19.75.
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