Shares of Sensata Technologies Holding N.V. (ST) surged 14.96% in pre-market trading on Friday, following the company's release of better-than-expected first-quarter earnings and positive analyst actions. The significant uptick comes as a welcome change for investors, given the stock's recent underperformance.
Sensata reported adjusted earnings of 78 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, surpassing the mean expectation of 72 cents per share from sixteen analysts. Despite a 9.5% year-over-year decrease, the company's revenue of $911.26 million also beat analyst estimates of $880.85 million. This strong performance demonstrates Sensata's resilience in the face of challenging market conditions.
Adding to the positive momentum, several analysts raised their price targets for Sensata Technologies. JP Morgan increased its target from $21 to $23, while Wells Fargo upped its projection from $20 to $23. These upgrades signal growing confidence in the company's outlook and have likely contributed to the pre-market rally. The stock's surge is particularly noteworthy considering its previous struggles, having fallen 10.6% this quarter and 20.8% year-to-date prior to this announcement.
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