H.B. Fuller (FUL), the adhesives manufacturer, saw its stock surge 5.39% in pre-market trading on Thursday, following the release of its fiscal first-quarter results that surpassed Wall Street estimates. This positive movement comes despite the company reporting declines in both profit and sales compared to the previous year.

The company reported adjusted earnings of 54 cents per share on revenue of $788.7 million, comfortably beating analyst expectations of 49 cents per share on revenue of $769 million, according to FactSet. This outperformance likely sparked investor optimism, driving the stock's pre-market rally.

However, H.B. Fuller's CEO Celeste Martin struck a cautious tone looking forward, citing weak overall market demand and unpredictable global geopolitical conditions. Despite these challenges, the market appears to be responding positively to the company's ability to exceed expectations in a difficult environment. The pre-market surge follows a 7.5% rise to $58.40 in after-hours trading on Wednesday, indicating sustained investor confidence in H.B. Fuller's performance and outlook.