Proto Labs' stock soared 14.33% during intraday trading on Friday, driven by the company's release of fourth-quarter 2025 financial results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
The digital manufacturing firm reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.44, beating the consensus estimate of $0.34 by 28.28%. Quarterly revenue reached $136.493 million, surpassing the $129.070 million forecast and representing a 12.11% increase year-over-year. A key growth driver was the CNC Machining segment, where revenue surged 25.0% compared to the same period last year.
Management provided an optimistic outlook, forecasting first-quarter 2026 revenue between $130.0 million and $138.0 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share between $0.36 and $0.44. For the full fiscal year 2026, the company expects revenue growth between 6% and 8%. The CEO stated that 2026 is anticipated to be a pivotal year of transformation, focusing on elevating customer experience, accelerating innovation, and driving operational efficiency.