Shire (Nasdaq: SHPG) reported earnings on Oct. 25. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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

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

Gross margins were steady, operating margins grew, net margins grew.

Revenue details
 Shire logged revenue of $1.10 billion. The 17 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted revenue of $1.16 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 1.3% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.09 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 $1.36. The 16 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $1.47 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.40 for Q3 were 18% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.34 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 84.7%, about the same as the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 24.6%, 10 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 20.6%, 280 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $1.20 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.52.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $4.73 billion. The average EPS estimate is $6.15.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Shire is outperform, with an average price target of $99.58.