Atlas Pipeline Partners (NYSE: APL) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Oct. 30. 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 Atlas Pipeline Partners's revenues will compress -16.2% and EPS will decrease -71.3%.

The average estimate for revenue is $318.1 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.25.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Atlas Pipeline Partners notched revenue of $324.1 million. GAAP reported sales were 26% lower than the prior-year quarter's $340.6 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, EPS came in at $1.30. GAAP EPS of $1.30 for Q2 were much higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.13 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 17.3%, 180 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 31.3%, 2,190 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 29.1%, 2,700 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $1.25 billion. The average EPS estimate is $1.52.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Atlas Pipeline Partners is outperform, with an average price target of $41.25.

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