Shares of automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH)
jumped 6.8% in the morning session after the company reported a "beat and raise" quarter. First quarter 2025 (fiscal 2026) results exceeded Wall Street's revenue and adjusted operating income expectations.
Automation software company UiPath (NYSE:PATH) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.4% year on year to $356.6 million. On top of that, next quarter’s revenue guidance ($347.5 million at the midpoint) was surprisingly good and 5% above what analysts were expecting. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.11 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
UiPath Inc (NYSE:PATH) shares are trading higher in Thursday's after-hours session after the company reported better-than-expected results for the first quarter and raised its full-year outlook.
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