Olin (NYSE: OLN) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 25. 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 Olin's revenues will drop -0.1% and EPS will shrink -20.3%.

The average estimate for revenue is $549.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.47.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Olin chalked up revenue of $508.7 million. GAAP reported sales were 3.9% lower than the prior-year quarter's $529.1 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 $0.63. GAAP EPS of $0.59 for Q2 were 13% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.52 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 23.1%, 130 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 14.2%, 40 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 9.4%, 140 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $2.10 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.87.

Investor sentiment
The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 566 members out of 581 rating the stock outperform, and 15 members rating it underperform. Among 120 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 119 give Olin a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Olin is hold, with an average price target of $23.17.

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