HSN (Nasdaq: HSNI) reported earnings on Feb. 21. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended Dec. 31 (Q4), HSN missed slightly on revenues and missed estimates on earnings per share.

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

Margins grew across the board.

Revenue details
 HSN reported revenue of $982.9 million. The seven analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ expected to see net sales of $1.00 billion on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were the same as the prior-year quarter's.

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 $1.00. The seven earnings estimates compiled by S&P Capital IQ forecast $1.02 per share. GAAP EPS of $1.00 for Q4 were 30% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.77 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 34.4%, 80 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 9.4%, 30 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 5.7%, 80 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $779.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.57.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $3.46 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.21.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on HSN is hold, with an average price target of $56.83.

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