TE Connectivity (NYSE: TEL) is expected to report Q3 earnings on July 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 TE Connectivity's revenues will drop -3.0% and EPS will grow 5.1%.

The average estimate for revenue is $3.39 billion. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.83.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, TE Connectivity logged revenue of $3.27 billion. GAAP reported sales were 0.5% higher than the prior-year quarter's $3.25 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 $0.76. GAAP EPS of $0.66 for Q2 were 10% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.60 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 32.2%, 80 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 13.6%, 60 basis points better than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 8.5%, 60 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $13.28 billion. The average EPS estimate is $3.16.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on TE Connectivity is outperform, with an average price target of $43.56.

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