Cameron International (NYSE: CAM) is expected to report Q4 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 Cameron International's revenues will expand 17.0% and EPS will increase 24.7%.

The average estimate for revenue is $2.38 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.96.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Cameron International booked revenue of $2.22 billion. 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
Last quarter, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.91. 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.

Recent performance
For the preceding quarter, gross margin was 29.3%, 330 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 13.4%, 160 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 10.1%, 30 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $8.45 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.15.

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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