Orthofix International (Nasdaq: OFIX) reported earnings on Feb. 21. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), Orthofix International met expectations on revenues and met expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue shrank significantly. Non-GAAP earnings per share increased. GAAP earnings per share increased significantly.

Margins increased across the board.

Revenue details
 Orthofix International chalked up revenue of $112.0 million. The four analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ looked for a top line of $112.1 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 26% lower than the prior-year quarter's $151.5 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 $0.81. The six earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ averaged $0.80 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.81 for Q4 were 1.3% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.80 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.04 for Q4 were 58% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.66 per share.

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 83.5%, 670 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 22.1%, 440 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 18.3%, much better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $115.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.69.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $476.2 million. The average EPS estimate is $3.04.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 117 members out of 125 rating the stock outperform, and eight members rating it underperform. Among 39 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 38 give Orthofix International a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Orthofix International is outperform, with an average price target of $49.08.

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