Proto Labs shares surge 20.97% intraday after Q4 earnings and revenue beat estimates, with $0.44 adjusted EPS and $136.5M sales.

Proto Labs (NYSE: PRLB) surged 21.0% intraday after reporting Q4 earnings and revenue that significantly exceeded expectations. The company earned $0.44 per share (adjusted) on $136.5 million in revenue, surpassing forecasts of $0.34 per share and $129.1 million in sales. Strong year-over-year revenue growth of 12% and a shift from GAAP loss to profit in Q4 highlighted the results. While free cash flow declined, the earnings beat and improved profitability drove the sharp intraday rally.