Astera Labs, Inc. (ALAB) stock soared 5.24% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the company's impressive third-quarter earnings report released after market close on Tuesday. The semiconductor connectivity solutions provider demonstrated robust financial performance, exceeding analyst expectations for both revenue and earnings.

Astera Labs reported Q3 revenue of $230.58 million, surpassing the estimated $206.55 million, while adjusted earnings per share came in at $0.49, beating the $0.39 forecast. CEO Jitendra Mohan attributed the strong results to "robust demand and upside across our signal conditioning, smart cable module (SCM), and switch fabric portfolios as new AI platforms ramped up production." The company also provided an optimistic Q4 outlook, projecting revenue between $245 million and $253 million, further boosting investor confidence.

The stellar earnings report prompted several analysts to revise their price targets upward. Needham raised its target from $205 to $220, Stifel increased from $185 to $200, and Jefferies made a significant boost from $165 to $225. These upgrades, coupled with the strong financial results, appear to be driving investor enthusiasm and contributing to the stock's pre-market rally, overcoming initial concerns about profit margins that had caused a brief dip in after-hours trading on Tuesday.