Shares of Sotera Health Company (SHC) surged 7.04% in after-hours trading on Monday, building on the momentum generated by a significant upgrade from Goldman Sachs earlier in the day. The investment bank raised its rating on Sotera Health from Neutral to Buy and increased its price target from $14 to $17, sparking renewed investor interest in the global healthcare services provider.

The upgrade, announced before the market opened, initially drove Sotera Health's stock up by 5.82% in pre-market trading. This positive sentiment carried through the regular trading session, with the stock closing 6.14% higher. The after-hours surge suggests that investors continue to react favorably to the improved outlook from Goldman Sachs.

Sotera Health Company, a leading provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing services to the medical device and pharmaceutical industries, has been gaining attention from investors and analysts. While specific details of Goldman Sachs' analysis were not disclosed, such upgrades typically reflect positive assessments of a company's financial health, market positioning, or beneficiary industry trends. The significant price target increase, from $14 to $17, indicates a notably more optimistic view of Sotera Health's future prospects.