Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN) reported earnings on Oct. 24. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Sep. 30 (Q3), Wyndham Worldwide met expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue grew and GAAP earnings per share grew slightly.

Gross margins expanded, operating margins dropped, net margins contracted.

Revenue details
 Wyndham Worldwide reported revenue of $1.27 billion. The 10 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected a top line of $1.27 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 4.4% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.21 billion.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $1.13. The 13 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $1.10 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.11 for Q3 were 2.8% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.08 per share.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

Margin details
 For the quarter, gross margin was 55.5%, 50 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 22.8%, 60 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 12.6%, 180 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.06 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.60.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $4.52 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.17.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Wyndham Worldwide is outperform, with an average price target of $58.92.