Netspend Holdings (Nasdaq: NTSP) is expected to report Q2 earnings around Aug. 2. Here's what Wall Street wants to see.
The 10-second takeaway
Comparing the upcoming quarter with the prior-year quarter, average analyst estimates predict Netspend Holdings' revenues will increase 10.9% and EPS will increase 50.0%.
The average estimate for revenue is $82.5 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.12.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Netspend Holdings reported revenue of $91.4 million. GAAP reported sales were 13% higher than the prior-year quarter's $80.8 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 $0.12. GAAP EPS were -$0.08 for Q1 compared to $0.08 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 33.1%, 130 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 17.9%, 150 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -6.3%, 1,590 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $344.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.53.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a four-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 29 members out of 30 rating the stock outperform, and one members rating it underperform. Among 10 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 10 give Netspend Holdings a green thumbs-up, and give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Netspend Holdings is outperform, with an average price target of $9.54.
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