AdvanSix Inc. (ASIX) shares soared 5.87% on Friday, after the specialty chemicals company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2024 earnings and provided an optimistic outlook for 2025.

The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.09 for the fourth quarter, beating the consensus estimate of a $0.37 loss per share. This strong performance was driven by higher pricing and favorable sales mix, offsetting the impact of lower volumes due to an extended plant turnaround.

For the full year 2025, AdvanSix projects capital expenditures of $140 million to $160 million, reflecting the planned progression of growth projects, including its SUSTAIN (Sustainable U.S. Sulfate to Accelerate Increased Nutrition) program. The company expects strong demand for its sulfur nutrition products and tight supply in North America to support favorable pricing premiums.

Additionally, AdvanSix anticipates balanced global supply and demand conditions for acetone, which should support industry spreads above cycle averages. However, the company expects a slower recovery in the North American nylon industry due to increased domestic competitive pressure.