Shares of Deluxe Corporation (NYSE: DLX) jumped 5% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the company's release of better-than-expected first-quarter earnings results. The financial services company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.75, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $0.71, while revenue came in at $536.5 million, beating expectations of $525.42 million.

Deluxe's Q1 performance demonstrated a 5.63% beat on earnings per share compared to analyst estimates, although it represented a slight 1.32% decrease from the same period last year. Revenue showed a modest 0.28% year-over-year increase and exceeded analyst projections by 2.11%. The company's CEO highlighted "consistent operating leverage across the portfolio" as a key factor in the strong start to 2025.

Despite the robust Q1 results, Deluxe maintained its full-year 2025 outlook ranges, suggesting a cautious yet confident approach to the remainder of the year. This conservative stance, combined with the earnings beat, appears to have resonated positively with investors, driving the after-hours stock price surge. As the market digests these results, investors will likely be watching closely for any signs of sustained momentum in Deluxe's financial services offerings and overall business performance.