Lucid Group Inc (LCID) shares are soaring 5.17% in pre-market trading on Wednesday, following the release of its impressive fourth-quarter earnings report. The luxury electric vehicle manufacturer has outperformed expectations and solidified its position among top performers in the automobile manufacturing sector.

In its Q4 results, Lucid reported revenues of $234.5 million, representing a remarkable 49.2% year-over-year growth. This figure surpassed analysts' expectations by 10.8%, marking an exceptional quarter for the company. Additionally, Lucid impressed investors by beating analysts' estimates for both sales volume and earnings per share (EPS), further fueling confidence in the company's growth trajectory.

Lucid's strong performance stands out in the competitive automobile manufacturing landscape. While the sector as a whole reported strong Q4 results, with revenues beating analysts' consensus estimates by 6.1% on average, Lucid delivered the fastest revenue growth among its peers. This exceptional growth, combined with the company's ability to exceed expectations in key metrics, has likely contributed to the significant stock price increase observed today.