Worthington Enterprises (NYSE: WOR) stock surged 5.43% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the release of its better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter earnings report. The industrial manufacturing company's strong performance has caught the attention of investors, leading to a significant uptick in its share price.

According to the latest financial results, Worthington reported adjusted earnings of 90 cents per share for the third quarter, substantially surpassing analysts' estimates of 70 cents per share. This impressive earnings beat demonstrates the company's ability to exceed market expectations despite challenging economic conditions. However, it's worth noting that Worthington's net sales declined by 4% to $304.5 million during the same period.

The market's positive reaction to Worthington's earnings report suggests that investors are focusing on the company's profitability and its ability to outperform estimates, rather than the slight dip in revenue. As trading opens for the day, it will be interesting to see if Worthington can maintain this momentum and how the broader market conditions might influence its stock performance throughout the session.