IHS Holding Ltd (NYSE: IHS) saw its stock soar 6.14% in intraday trading, as the company reported impressive fourth-quarter results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations. The telecommunications infrastructure company's strong performance and positive outlook for 2025 have instilled confidence in investors.

IHS Holding reported a remarkable turnaround in its Q4 earnings, posting a profit of $0.73 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $1.36 per share in the same period last year. This result far surpassed the FactSet analyst consensus estimate of $0.01 per share. The company's revenue for the quarter ended December 31 came in at $437.8 million, beating the analyst expectations of $423.1 million, despite being lower than the $509.8 million reported a year earlier.

Adding to the positive sentiment, IHS Holding provided guidance for the full year 2025, projecting revenue in the range of $1.68 billion to $1.71 billion. This outlook aligns with analyst expectations and suggests continued growth for the company. The strong quarterly performance and optimistic forecast have likely contributed to the significant stock price surge, as investors react positively to IHS Holding's financial health and future prospects in the competitive telecommunications infrastructure sector.