Regis (NYSE: RGS) is expected to report Q1 earnings around Oct. 10. 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 Regis's revenues will drop -3.9% and EPS will drop -3.8%.

The average estimate for revenue is $546.3 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.25.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Regis chalked up revenue of $568.1 million. GAAP reported sales were 4.0% lower than the prior-year quarter's $592.0 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 $0.40. GAAP EPS were -$1.12 for Q4 against -$0.29 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 47.4%, 60 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 7.6%, 60 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -11.2%, 840 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $2.21 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.18.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Regis is hold, with an average price target of $16.94.