Shares of Jumia Technologies AG (JMIA) are surging 5.78% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the release of the company's impressive third-quarter 2025 financial results. The African e-commerce giant reported substantial growth in revenue and gross merchandise volume (GMV), signaling a robust performance that has caught investors' attention.

According to the report, Jumia's revenue reached $45.6 million in Q3 2025, marking a significant 25% increase compared to the same period last year. The company's GMV also showed strong growth, rising 21% year-over-year to $197.2 million. Notably, excluding South Africa and Tunisia, physical goods GMV grew by an even more impressive 26% compared to the previous year.

Investors are particularly encouraged by Jumia's improved operational efficiency and progress towards profitability. The company reported a 13% reduction in operating loss, down to $17.4 million from $20.1 million in Q3 2024. Furthermore, Jumia has set ambitious targets for the future, aiming to achieve breakeven in the fourth quarter of 2026 and full-year profitability in 2027. With these positive indicators and forward-looking goals, it's no surprise that Jumia's stock is attracting strong pre-market interest from investors looking to capitalize on the company's growth trajectory in the African e-commerce market.