Suntech Power Holdings (NYSE: STP ) is expected to report Q2 earnings on March 9. 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 Suntech Power Holdings's revenues will decrease -41.0% and EPS will remain in the red.
The average estimate for revenue is $490.0 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is -$0.76.
Revenue details
Last quarter, Suntech Power Holdings booked revenue of $409.5 million. GAAP reported sales were 53% lower than the prior-year quarter's $877.0 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, EPS came in at -$0.74. GAAP EPS were -$0.74 for Q1 versus $0.17 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 0.6%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was -29.1%, much worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was -32.5%, much worse than the prior-year quarter.
Looking ahead
The full year's average estimate for revenue is $1.67 billion. The average EPS estimate is -$2.42.
Investor sentiment
Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Suntech Power Holdings is underperform, with an average price target of $3.36.
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