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Bill Barrett (NYSE: BBG  ) reported earnings on May 2. Here are the numbers you need to know.

The 10-second takeaway
For the quarter ended March 31 (Q1), Bill Barrett missed estimates on revenues and missed expectations on earnings per share.

Compared to the prior-year quarter, revenue dropped significantly. Non-GAAP earnings per share dropped to a loss. GAAP earnings per share shrank to a loss.

Margins contracted across the board.

Revenue details
Bill Barrett reported revenue of $138.3 million. The 10 analysts polled by S&P Capital IQ looked for a top line of $142.7 million on the same basis. GAAP reported sales were 23% lower than the prior-year quarter's $179.2 million.

Source: S&P Capital IQ. Quarterly periods. Dollar amounts in millions. Non-GAAP figures may vary to maintain comparability with estimates.

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