Fairchild Semiconductor International (NYSE: FCS) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 18. 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 Fairchild Semiconductor International's revenues will decrease -8.5% and EPS will shrink -50.0%.
The average estimate for revenue is $368.8 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.17.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Fairchild Semiconductor International reported revenue of $361.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 17% lower than the prior-year quarter's $433.2 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 $0.14. GAAP EPS of $0.09 for Q2 were 74% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.34 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 32.6%, 460 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 4.7%, 870 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 3.3%, 710 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $1.46 billion. The average EPS estimate is $0.59.
Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Fairchild Semiconductor International is outperform, with an average price target of $17.00.
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