Entegris Inc. (NASDAQ: ENTG) saw its stock price surge 8.10% during pre-market trading on Tuesday. The significant upward movement followed the release of the company's fourth-quarter financial results.
The semiconductor materials supplier reported quarterly sales of $823.9 million, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $811.04 million. Its non-GAAP earnings per share came in at $0.70, beating expectations of $0.67. The company attributed its strong performance to robust demand in liquid filtration, selective etch, and CMP consumables, driven by advancements in the most advanced semiconductor technologies.
Management highlighted emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence as customers adopt more complex device architectures, aligning with Entegris's product portfolio. Furthermore, the company reported improved free cash flow in 2025 and anticipates continued cash flow improvement in 2026, which is expected to aid in balance sheet strengthening and debt reduction. The positive outlook, including first-quarter sales guidance between $785 million and $825 million, contributed to the bullish investor sentiment.