Shares of Teledyne Technologies (TDY) surged 5.27% on Wednesday, January 22nd during the pre-market trading session. The stock rally was fueled by Teledyne's impressive fourth quarter 2024 financial results announced before the market open.

For Q4 2024, Teledyne reported record quarterly revenue of $1.50 billion, beating Wall Street's consensus estimate of $1.45 billion by 3.4%. The company's adjusted earnings per share of $5.52 also surpassed analysts' expectations of $5.22 by 5.6%.

The strong quarterly performance was driven by robust demand for Teledyne's defense products, particularly its threat detection sensors, marine equipment, and defense electronics. According to the earnings release, revenue from the company's Digital Imaging segment rose 2.5% year-over-year, fueled by higher sales of surveillance systems and commercial infrared imaging systems. The Aerospace and Defense Electronics segment also saw a 6.8% increase in revenue due to stronger demand for defense electronics.

Teledyne's management expressed optimism about the company's performance and business portfolio, citing continued growth opportunities in the defense, space, and energy markets. However, they also acknowledged potential headwinds from the strong U.S. dollar and geopolitical uncertainties.