ESAB Corporation (NYSE: ESAB) shares soared 6.89% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the company's release of better-than-expected first-quarter results and a positive outlook for the full year.

The welding and cutting equipment manufacturer reported Q1 sales of $678 million, significantly surpassing the IBES estimate of $647.5 million. This strong performance was accompanied by a robust core adjusted EBITDA of $128 million, demonstrating the company's operational efficiency and market strength.

Adding to the positive sentiment, ESAB provided an optimistic outlook for the full year. The company forecasts core sales growth of 1.5% and core organic growth in the range of 0-2%. This guidance suggests that ESAB is well-positioned to navigate current market conditions and continue its growth trajectory.

The strong quarterly results and upbeat forecast indicate that ESAB is successfully executing its strategic initiatives and capitalizing on market opportunities. Investors appear to be reacting positively to the company's ability to outperform expectations in a challenging economic environment, as reflected in the significant pre-market stock price increase.