Terex (NYSE: TEX) is expected to report Q1 earnings on April 24. 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 Terex's revenues will grow 0.4% and EPS will compress -6.5%.

The average estimate for revenue is $1.83 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.29.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Terex logged revenue of $1.70 billion. GAAP reported sales were 13% lower than the prior-year quarter's $1.96 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 $0.19. GAAP EPS were -$0.30 for Q4 versus -$0.03 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 18.6%, 180 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 3.5%, much about the same as the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -2.0%, 190 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $8.03 billion. The average EPS estimate is $2.61.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Terex is outperform, with an average price target of $26.53.

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