Stratasys (SSYS) shares surged 7.44% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of its better-than-expected third-quarter 2025 financial results and optimistic full-year guidance. The 3D printing technology company demonstrated resilience in a challenging market environment, beating analyst expectations on both revenue and earnings per share.

For the third quarter, Stratasys reported revenue of $137 million, slightly above the consensus estimate of $136.6 million. The company's adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.02, significantly outperforming analyst expectations of $0.003. Despite a 2.17% year-over-year decrease in sales, Stratasys managed to improve its bottom line, with adjusted net income reaching $1.5 million and adjusted EBITDA of $5 million.

Looking ahead, Stratasys provided a positive outlook for the full year 2025. The company anticipates revenue between $550 million and $560 million, with adjusted earnings per share ranging from $0.13 to $0.16. Stratasys also expects to maintain a strong financial position, projecting positive operating cash flow and a robust balance sheet with $255 million in cash and no debt. The company's focus on high-value applications across aerospace, defense, automotive, and medical sectors, coupled with strong customer engagement, appears to be bolstering investor confidence in its growth prospects.