Deluxe's stock soared 12.45% during intraday trading on Thursday, marking a significant upward movement for the payment solutions provider.
The surge follows the company's release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and an optimistic outlook for fiscal year 2026. Deluxe reported Q4 adjusted earnings per share of $0.96, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.83, while revenue reached $535.3 million, also exceeding expectations of $517.4 million.
Furthermore, the company 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 revenue forecast of $2.11 billion to $2.18 billion aligns with or slightly exceeds analyst expectations, contributing to investor optimism about Deluxe's future profitability.