Integral Ad Science Holding (IAS) stock surged 5.29% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the company's better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings report and optimistic outlook for the current quarter and full year 2025.

The digital advertising technology company reported Q4 earnings of $0.09 per diluted share, beating analysts' estimates of $0.11. Revenue for the quarter also exceeded expectations, coming in at $153 million versus the projected $148.8 million. For Q1 2025, IAS forecasted revenue between $128 million and $131 million, surpassing analysts' estimates of $126.6 million. Additionally, the company issued a bullish full-year revenue outlook of $588 million to $600 million, in line with analysts' expectations of $588.8 million.

Investors appear to be reacting positively to IAS's strong financial performance and upbeat guidance, driving the stock higher in pre-market trading. The company's ability to exceed earnings and revenue expectations, coupled with its optimistic projections for the current quarter and full year, suggests confidence in its ongoing growth and profitability.