Veralto Corporation (VLTO) shares surged 5.27% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the release of its impressive first-quarter earnings report after Tuesday's market close. The water treatment solutions provider demonstrated robust performance, surpassing analyst expectations and reaffirming its full-year guidance.

The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.95 per share for Q1, significantly beating the FactSet analyst consensus of $0.87. Revenue for the quarter ended April 4 came in at $1.33 billion, outpacing estimates of $1.28 billion and showing growth from $1.25 billion in the same period last year. CEO Jennifer L. Honeycutt highlighted the company's proactive approach, stating, "In response to changes in the global economic landscape, our team has implemented several countermeasures to mitigate the impact of tariffs."

While Veralto reaffirmed its full-year 2025 adjusted EPS guidance of $3.60 to $3.70, in line with analyst expectations, the company's Q2 outlook was slightly cautious. Veralto projects Q2 adjusted EPS between $0.84 and $0.88, somewhat below the FactSet consensus of $0.91. Despite this, investors appear to be focusing on the strong Q1 results and the company's ability to navigate global economic challenges, as reflected in the pre-market stock surge.