Dentsply Sirona (XRAY) shares surged 6.73% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of its second-quarter 2025 financial results that exceeded analyst expectations. The dental equipment maker reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.52, surpassing the estimated $0.50, while revenue came in at $936 million, beating the forecast of $931.349 million.

The company's strong performance was further bolstered by its decision to reaffirm its full-year 2025 outlook, signaling confidence in its business trajectory despite ongoing economic uncertainties. This positive sentiment was echoed by William Blair analyst Brandon Vazquez, who reiterated a Buy rating on Dentsply Sirona stock, underscoring the market's optimistic view of the company's prospects.

The pre-market rally marks a significant turnaround from an initial 2.8% decline reported earlier, suggesting that investors have reassessed the results positively. This upward movement indicates that the market is focusing on the company's ability to outperform expectations and maintain its guidance, which could potentially drive further growth in the dental technology sector.