Polaris (PII) stock is soaring 17.49% in pre-market trading on Tuesday following the company's impressive second-quarter earnings report and positive third-quarter guidance. The off-road vehicle and motorcycle manufacturer demonstrated resilience in a challenging economic environment, delivering results that significantly exceeded analyst expectations.
Polaris reported adjusted earnings of $0.40 per diluted share for Q2, far surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $(0.04). While this represents a decrease from $1.38 per share in the same period last year, the result was still well above expectations. The company's sales for the quarter reached $1.85 billion, beating the FactSet analyst estimate of $1.71 billion, although this figure was down from $1.96 billion in the previous year.
Adding to the positive sentiment, Polaris provided Q3 sales guidance in the range of $1.6 billion to $1.8 billion, demonstrating confidence in its near-term performance. However, the company continues to withhold full-year 2025 guidance, citing ongoing trade and economic uncertainties. Despite these challenges, Polaris' ability to exceed expectations and maintain a positive outlook for the upcoming quarter has clearly resonated with investors, driving the stock's substantial pre-market rally.