STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM) is expected to report Q4 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 STMicroelectronics's revenues will contract -1.8% and EPS will remain in the red.

The average estimate for revenue is $2.15 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.12.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, STMicroelectronics booked revenue of $2.17 billion. GAAP reported sales were 11% lower than the prior-year quarter's $2.44 billion.

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, non-GAAP EPS came in at -$0.03. GAAP EPS were -$0.54 for Q3 against $0.08 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 34.8%, 90 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -3.8%, 350 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -22.1%, 2,500 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $8.52 billion. The average EPS estimate is -$0.27.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on STMicroelectronics is outperform, with an average price target of $6.29.

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