Bona Film Group
The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended June 30 (Q2), Bona Film Group whiffed on revenues and met expectations on earnings per share.
Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew significantly and GAAP earnings per share expanded.
Margins expanded across the board.
Revenue details
Bona Film Group booked revenue of $20.7 million. The four analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ looked for revenue of $26.3 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 24% higher than the prior-year quarter's $16.7 million.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
EPS details
EPS came in at $0.03. The two earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.03 per share. GAAP EPS were $0.01 for Q2 against -$0.02 per share for the prior-year quarter.
Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.
Margin details
For the quarter, gross margin was 55.8%, 950 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 3.5%, 1,310 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 2.5%, 780 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $44.8 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.13.
Next year's average estimate for revenue is $177.6 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.35.
Investor sentiment
The stock has a one-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 11 members out of 31 rating the stock outperform, and 20 members rating it underperform. Among 15 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), two give Bona Film Group a green thumbs-up, and 13 give it a red thumbs-down.
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Bona Film Group is buy, with an average price target of $7.28.
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