FirstService shares surge 3.2% in pre-market trade following Q4 earnings and revenue growth.

FirstService's US-listed shares rose 3.2% in pre-market trading after reporting a Q4 net earnings and revenue rise. The company's performance was driven by strong growth in its property services segment, which saw a 19% increase in revenue. FirstService's total revenue rose 11% to $577.7 million, exceeding the consensus estimate of $571.6 million. The company's Q4 net earnings per share also surpassed expectations, coming in at $0.85 compared to the consensus estimate of $0.79.