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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