Applied Digital Corporation (APLD) shares surged 11.85% on Friday in the intraday trading session, outperforming the broader Finance sector.

While there were no specific news catalysts driving the stock's sharp rise, the company's strong performance and favorable outlook seem to be fueling investor confidence. Applied Digital has gained about 49% year-to-date, significantly outpacing the 26.3% average return for Finance companies during the same period.

Analysts have also become increasingly optimistic about Applied Digital's earnings prospects. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for the company's full-year earnings has been revised upward by a substantial 64.1% over the past 90 days. This positive earnings revision, combined with a Zacks Rank of #2 (Buy), suggests that Applied Digital Corporation is well-positioned to deliver solid results and continue its outperformance.