Shares of RBC Bearings (NYSE: RBC) surged 5.98% in pre-market trading on Friday morning after the company reported stellar results for its fiscal third quarter of 2025. The aerospace and industrial bearings manufacturer topped Wall Street's estimates for both revenue and earnings per share.
For the quarter ended December 28, 2024, RBC Bearings posted adjusted earnings per share of $2.34, beating analysts' consensus estimate of $2.20. The company's net sales came in at $394.4 million, marginally above the $392.97 million expected by analysts.
The impressive Q3 performance was driven by strong demand across RBC's key business segments. Aerospace and defense sales climbed 10.7% year-over-year, while industrial segment sales rose 2.7%. RBC's operating margin also expanded to 21.7%, up from 20.1% in the prior-year quarter, reflecting improved operating efficiency.