Deluxe's stock surged 8.95% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and an optimistic financial outlook for fiscal year 2026.
The payment solutions provider reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $0.96, surpassing the FactSet consensus estimate of $0.83. Revenue for the quarter reached $535.3 million, also exceeding analyst expectations of $517.4 million.
Additionally, Deluxe provided guidance for FY26 with adjusted EPS projected in the range of $3.90 to $4.30, above the consensus estimate of $3.69. The company's revenue forecast of $2.11 billion to $2.18 billion aligns with or slightly exceeds the $2.13 billion consensus, contributing to investor optimism about the company's future profitability.