Cloudflare, Inc. (NET) saw its stock price surge 5.83% in pre-market trading on Thursday, continuing a recent upward trend.

The movement is attributed to optimistic market expectations ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report, scheduled for release after the market close. Consensus estimates project quarterly revenue of $622 million, representing 32.52% year-over-year growth, with adjusted earnings per share expected to rise 40.92% to $0.23.

Beyond earnings, Cloudflare's advancements in artificial intelligence serve as additional catalysts. The company was recently designated a leader in a Q1 edge development platform report by an independent research firm, highlighting its AI application development capabilities. Cloudflare also launched new services, including the Flagship feature supporting AI-generated code patterns and infrastructure designed for running large AI language models, bolstering investor confidence in its growth trajectory.