Shares of H.B. Fuller (NYSE: FUL) jumped 6.77% in after-hours trading on Wednesday following the release of the company's first-quarter 2025 financial results, which exceeded analyst expectations.

The adhesives manufacturer reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.54, surpassing the consensus estimate of $0.50. Revenue for the quarter came in at $788.66 million, beating analysts' projections of $769.19 million. The company's adjusted EBITDA also outperformed expectations, reaching $114 million compared to the estimated $112.2 million.

Celeste Mastin, president and chief executive officer of H.B. Fuller, expressed optimism about the results, stating, "I am encouraged by our first quarter financial performance and positive organic sales growth." Despite challenging market conditions, the company managed to achieve growth in both organic sales and EBITDA.

Adding to investor confidence, H.B. Fuller reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance. The company expects adjusted earnings per share to be in the range of $3.90 to $4.20 and adjusted EBITDA between $600 million and $625 million. This outlook suggests that management remains confident in the company's ability to navigate current market dynamics and deliver consistent results throughout the year.

The strong quarterly performance and maintained guidance appear to have resonated well with investors, driving the significant after-hours stock price increase. As markets reopen, it will be interesting to see if this positive momentum carries forward into regular trading hours.