Monday, February 11, 2013

Will Intrepid Potash Beat These Analyst Estimates?

Intrepid Potash (NYSE: IPI  ) is expected to report Q4 earnings on Feb. 13. 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 Intrepid Potash's revenues will increase 0.6% and EPS will shrink -14.3%.

The average estimate for revenue is $105.2 million. On the bottom line, the average EPS estimate is $0.24.

Revenue details
Last quarter, Intrepid Potash logged revenue of $129.4 million. GAAP reported sales were 12% higher than the prior-year quarter's $102.8 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, non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.38. GAAP EPS of $0.44 for Q3 were 29% higher than the prior-year quarter's $0.34 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 44.9%, 90 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Operating margin was 37.7%, 290 basis points worse than the prior-year quarter. Net margin was 28.8%, 400 basis points better than the prior-year quarter.

Looking ahead

The full year's average estimate for revenue is $433.3 million. The average EPS estimate is $1.16.

Investor sentiment

Of Wall Street recommendations tracked by S&P Capital IQ, the average opinion on Intrepid Potash is hold, with an average price target of $25.58.

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