TAL International Group (NYSE: TAL) reported earnings on Oct. 24. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Sep. 30 (Q3), TAL International Group missed estimates on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.

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

Gross margins expanded, operating margins shrank, net margins grew.

Revenue details
 TAL International Group reported revenue of $149.0 million. The nine analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected revenue of $152.8 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 8.2% higher than the prior-year quarter's $137.8 million.

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 $0.95. The nine earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $1.03 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.93 for Q3 were 72% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.54 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 88.3%, 210 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 46.1%, 1,250 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 20.9%, 780 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $154.4 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.06.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $595.2 million. The average EPS estimate is $4.01.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on TAL International Group is outperform, with an average price target of $41.63.

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