Multimedia Games Holding (Nasdaq: MGAM) is expected to report Q2 earnings on April 30. 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 Multimedia Games Holding's revenues will expand 8.5% and EPS will wither -20.8%.

The average estimate for revenue is $42.9 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.19.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Multimedia Games Holding recorded revenue of $44.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 27% higher than the prior-year quarter's $34.8 million.

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, EPS came in at $0.24. GAAP EPS of $0.24 for Q1 were 14% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.21 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 78.8%, 80 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 28.5%, much better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 16.1%, 50 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $176.8 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.82.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Multimedia Games Holding is buy, with an average price target of $18.83.

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