Cardiovascular Systems (Nasdaq: CSII) is expected to report Q2 earnings on Jan. 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 Cardiovascular Systems's revenues will expand 20.1% and EPS will remain in the red.

The average estimate for revenue is $23.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.30.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Cardiovascular Systems recorded revenue of $23.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 25% higher than the prior-year quarter's $18.7 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 -$0.26. GAAP EPS were -$0.26 for Q1 versus -$0.22 per share for the prior-year quarter.

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 77.4%, 70 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -22.4%, 580 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -22.4%, 170 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $96.8 million. The average EPS estimate is -$1.15.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Cardiovascular Systems is buy, with an average price target of $13.50.

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