Proto Labs' stock surged 10.52% during the pre-market session following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results, which significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
The digital manufacturing company 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 driver was the CNC Machining segment, where revenue grew 25.0%.
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 customer experience, innovation, and operational efficiency.