International Rectifier (NYSE: IRF) reported earnings on Jan. 28. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 23 (Q2), International Rectifier met expectations on revenues and exceeded expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue shrank slightly and GAAP loss per share grew.

Margins contracted across the board.

Revenue details
 International Rectifier booked revenue of $223.8 million. The seven analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ anticipated a top line of $223.2 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 2.7% lower than the prior-year quarter's $230.1 million.

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 -$0.44. The eight earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged -$0.48 per share. GAAP EPS were -$0.47 for Q2 versus -$0.09 per share for the prior-year quarter.

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 21.9%, 1,350 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -13.3%, 1,190 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -14.6%, 1,180 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $228.7 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.31.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $947.1 million. The average EPS estimate is -$1.21.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a one-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 143 members out of 161 rating the stock outperform, and 18 members rating it underperform. Among 39 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 34 give International Rectifier a green thumbs-up, and five give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on International Rectifier is hold, with an average price target of $18.75.

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