Avantor, Inc. (AVTR) surged 5.54% in pre-market trading following the release of its second-quarter 2026 financial results and an increase in its full-year outlook.

The company reported a gross profit of $537 million and a pretax profit of $81.2 million for the quarter, reflecting strong operational performance. These results exceeded market expectations and signaled robust underlying business momentum.

In addition, Avantor raised its fiscal year 2026 guidance, now forecasting organic revenue growth in the range of -0.5% to +0.5% and adjusted earnings per share between $0.80 and $0.83. The improved outlook further boosted investor confidence and drove the pre-market rally.