ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 19. 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 ManpowerGroup's revenues will shrink -11.8% and EPS will shrink -29.9%.

The average estimate for revenue is $5.10 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.68.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, ManpowerGroup booked revenue of $5.21 billion. GAAP reported sales were 8.1% lower than the prior-year quarter's $5.67 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 $0.51 for Q2 were 41% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.87 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 16.5%, 50 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 2.4%, 30 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 0.8%, 50 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $20.66 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.65.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on ManpowerGroup is outperform, with an average price target of $50.93.

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