Lennox International (NYSE: LII) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 22. 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 Lennox International's revenues will wither -2.0% and EPS will expand 20.0%.

The average estimate for revenue is $904.5 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.96.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Lennox International reported revenue of $933.8 million. GAAP reported sales were 2.2% higher than the prior-year quarter's $914.1 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 $0.96. GAAP EPS of $0.86 for Q2 were 3.6% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.83 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 26.6%, 10 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 8.0%, 10 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 4.8%, 10 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $3.25 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.53.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Lennox International is hold, with an average price target of $44.38.