Shares of J&J Snack Foods (NASDAQ: JJSF) are soaring 10% in pre-market trading on Tuesday after the company reported better-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results. The snack food manufacturer posted strong earnings growth and sales that surpassed analyst estimates, driven by solid performance across its business segments.

For the quarter ended June 28, 2025, J&J Snack Foods reported adjusted earnings per share of $2.00, significantly beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.82. This represents a 9.59% increase over the $1.98 per share earned in the same period last year. Net sales for the quarter reached $454.3 million, up 3.26% year-over-year and surpassing the analyst expectations of $445.0 million.

The company's strong performance was highlighted by a 22% increase in net earnings to $44.2 million and a 21% rise in operating income to $60.6 million. J&J Snack Foods saw growth across its key product categories, with notable increases in soft pretzel sales in the Food Service segment and machine sales in the Frozen Beverages segment. The company's CEO, Dan Fachner, attributed the results to the resilience of their business model, strength of their diversified portfolio, and continued appeal of their brands despite a cautious consumer environment.