Terex (NYSE: TEX) is expected to report Q3 earnings around Oct. 17. 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 Terex's revenues will expand 8.7% and EPS will grow 63.3%.

The average estimate for revenue is $1.96 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.49.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Terex notched revenue of $2.01 billion. GAAP reported sales were 35% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.49 billion.

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 $0.76. GAAP EPS of $0.77 for Q2 were much higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.00 per share.

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 21.3%, 690 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.7%, 770 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.3%, 430 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $7.74 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.94.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Terex is outperform, with an average price target of $29.21.