Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) saw its stock price soar 9.72% during intraday trading on Tuesday.

The surge is directly attributed to the company's release of its first-quarter 2026 financial results, which substantially exceeded analyst expectations. Helios reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.80, beating the consensus estimate of $0.65 by 23.08%. Quarterly sales reached $228.4 million, representing a 16.83% increase year-over-year, while net income more than doubled to $19.7 million.

Driving the positive investor reaction, management raised its full-year guidance, now expecting consolidated revenue between $840 million and $870 million and projecting adjusted diluted EPS in the range of $2.75 to $3.00. Strong segment performance, with Electronics sales rising 29% and Hydraulics sales growing 19%, alongside margin expansion and a 33% dividend increase, provided key catalysts. Additionally, a reiterated Buy rating from KeyBanc with a price target of $85.00 further supported the bullish sentiment.