Proto Labs Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading digital manufacturing services provider, saw its stock surge 8.95% in pre-market trading on Thursday following the release of its impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results. The company's performance significantly surpassed analyst expectations, driving investor optimism.
Proto Labs reported record quarterly revenue of $135.1 million, marking a 7.5% increase from the same period last year and beating the analyst consensus estimate of $128.1 million. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) came in at $0.41, surpassing the expected $0.34 by 20.23%. This strong performance was driven by growth in both its digital factory and network fulfillment segments.
Looking ahead, Proto Labs provided an optimistic outlook for the third quarter of 2025. The company expects Q3 revenue to range between $130 million and $138 million, surpassing the FactSet estimate of $129.9 million. Additionally, Proto Labs forecasts Q3 adjusted EPS between $0.35 and $0.43, compared to the FactSet estimate of $0.38. This positive guidance, coupled with the strong Q2 results, appears to be fueling investor confidence and contributing to the significant pre-market stock price increase.