Clear Secure, Inc. (YOU) experienced a pre-market plunge of 5.39% on Wednesday, contrasting with the company's positive first-quarter financial results released earlier in the session.

The company reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $0.38 per share, beating analyst estimates of $0.34. Revenue rose 19.7% year-over-year to $253 million, also surpassing expectations of $244.37 million. Clear Secure provided second-quarter revenue guidance of $268 million to $271 million, above analysts' forecasts, and raised its full-year free cash flow outlook.

Despite these strong results and optimistic guidance, the stock's decline may reflect profit-taking by investors. According to earnings reports, Clear Secure shares had already risen by 21.4% during the quarter and gained 68.3% year-to-date prior to the earnings announcement. Additionally, Wall Street's median 12-month price target stands at $60.00, representing only about 2% upside from the last closing price of $58.77, potentially limiting further near-term gains.