Orthofix International (Nasdaq: OFIX) is expected to report Q2 earnings on July 31. 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 Orthofix International's revenues will wane -12.5% and EPS will decrease -53.8%.

The average estimate for revenue is $104.6 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.36.

Revenue details
 Last quarter, Orthofix International chalked up revenue of $100.3 million. GAAP reported sales were 14% lower than the prior-year quarter's $116.0 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, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.23. GAAP EPS of $0.11 for Q1 were 83% lower than the prior-year quarter's $0.63 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 77.4%, 370 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 4.0%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 2.1%, 830 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $419.0 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.53.

Investor sentiment
 The stock has a five-star rating (out of five) at Motley Fool CAPS, with 125 members out of 133 rating the stock outperform, and eight members rating it underperform. Among 36 CAPS All-Star picks (recommendations by the highest-ranked CAPS members), 35 give Orthofix International a green thumbs-up, and one give it a red thumbs-down.

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Orthofix International is hold, with an average price target of $46.29.

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