Shares of Fastly, Inc. (NYSE: FSLY) surged 10.74% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the cloud computing services provider's release of better-than-expected second-quarter earnings and several positive announcements. The company's strong financial performance, raised guidance, and strategic leadership changes have significantly boosted investor confidence.

Fastly reported Q2 2025 revenue of $148.7 million, beating analyst expectations and representing a 12.34% year-over-year growth. The company's adjusted loss per share of $0.03 also outperformed consensus estimates of $0.05, showing a marked improvement from the $0.07 loss per share in the same period last year. CEO Kip Compton attributed the record revenue to increased customer acquisition and expanded cross-sell opportunities, with product package deals growing over 50% year-over-year.

Adding to the positive momentum, Fastly raised its full-year 2025 financial guidance, now projecting revenue between $594 million and $602 million. The company also anticipates positive free cash flow for the full year 2025, further fueling investor optimism. In addition to the strong financial results, Fastly announced key leadership changes, appointing Richard Wong as the new Chief Financial Officer and promoting Scott Lovett to President, Go to Market. These strategic moves, combined with the robust financial performance, have significantly contributed to the stock's impressive pre-market rally.