AMN Healthcare Services Inc (AMN) stock surged 11.66% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the release of its better-than-expected first-quarter 2025 earnings report. The healthcare staffing company's results significantly outperformed analyst estimates, providing a much-needed boost to its share price.

AMN reported adjusted earnings of 45 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, more than doubling the mean expectation of 21 cents per share from nine analysts. This performance, while lower than the 97 cents per share reported in the same quarter last year, came as a pleasant surprise to investors who had been bracing for a steeper decline. The company's revenue for the quarter reached $689.53 million, surpassing analysts' projections of $670.08 million, despite a 16% year-over-year decrease.

The strong quarterly results are particularly noteworthy given AMN's recent stock performance. Prior to this earnings release, the company's shares had fallen by 19.8% over the quarter and lost 18.0% year-to-date. The pre-market surge suggests that investors are reassessing their outlook on AMN Healthcare Services in light of its ability to exceed expectations in a challenging environment. As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, AMN's performance will be closely watched by investors looking for signs of resilience and growth potential in the healthcare staffing industry.