Arabian American Development (NYSE: ARSD) reported earnings on June 26. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
 For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), Arabian American Development beat expectations on revenues and beat expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue contracted. Non-GAAP earnings per share was unchanged. GAAP earnings per share expanded significantly.

Gross margins increased, operating margins contracted, net margins expanded.

Revenue details
 Arabian American Development logged revenue of $52.7 million. The two analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ predicted a top line of $49.9 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 7.1% lower than the prior-year quarter's $56.8 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

EPS details
 EPS came in at $0.09. The one earnings estimate compiled by S&P Capital IQ predicted $0.08 per share. Non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 were the same as the prior-year quarter. GAAP EPS of $0.19 for Q1 were 138% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.08 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 12.7%, 90 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 5.8%, 60 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 9.1%, 560 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. (Margins calculated in GAAP terms.)

Looking ahead
 Next quarter's average estimate for revenue is $61.8 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.12.

Next year's average estimate for revenue is $244.9 million. The average EPS estimate is $0.59.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Arabian American Development is buy, with an average price target of $12.00.

Looking for alternatives to Arabian American Development? It takes more than great companies to build a fortune for the future. Learn the basic financial habits of millionaires next door and get focused stock ideas in our free report, "3 Stocks That Will Help You Retire Rich." Click here for instant access to this free report.