Niska Gas Storage Partners (NYSE: NKA) is expected to report Q3 earnings on Jan. 31. 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 Niska Gas Storage Partners's revenues will wither -39.8% and EPS will shrink to a loss.

The average estimate for revenue is $54.1 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.03.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Niska Gas Storage Partners tallied revenue of $24.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 54% lower than the prior-year quarter's $58.8 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.07. GAAP EPS were -$0.22 for Q2 compared to $0.40 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 67.5%, 810 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -11.0%, 5,570 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -56.7%, 10,360 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $176.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.42.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 126 members out of 133 rating the stock outperform, and seven members rating it underperform. Among 44 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 42 give Niska Gas Storage Partners a green thumbs-up, and two give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Niska Gas Storage Partners is underperform, with an average price target of $10.75.

Can your portfolio provide you with enough income to last through retirement? You'll need more than Niska Gas Storage Partners. Learn how to maximize your investment income and "Secure Your Future With 9 Rock-Solid Dividend Stocks." Click here for instant access to this free report.