Cameron International (NYSE: CAM) reported earnings on Oct. 31. Here are the numbers you need to know.

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

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

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

Revenue details
 Cameron International reported revenue of $2.22 billion. The 19 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ foresaw a top line of $2.19 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 32% higher than the prior-year quarter's $1.69 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 $0.91. The 24 earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated $0.88 per share. GAAP EPS of $0.90 for Q3 were 34% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.67 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 29.3%, 330 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 13.3%, 170 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 10.1%, 30 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $2.27 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $1.07.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $8.32 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.23.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Cameron International is outperform, with an average price target of $64.39.

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