Friday was one of those days where everything seemed to go right. U.S. stocks climbed higher, with the Dow Jones gaining more than 150 points, and a diverse group of companies across sectors posted impressive gains on a mix of strong earnings, strategic developments, and analyst upgrades.
Leading the charge was ServiceTitan Inc. (TTAN), which saw shares jump 8.5% to $103.75 after delivering third-quarter results that handily beat expectations. The company reported earnings of 24 cents per share, crushing the analyst consensus of 15 cents. Revenue came in at $249.200 million, comfortably above the $238.535 million estimate.
Adding fuel to the rally, BMO Capital maintained its Outperform rating on ServiceTitan while lifting its price target from $115 to $125, signaling continued confidence in the company's trajectory.
The Day's Biggest Movers
ServiceTitan had plenty of company in the winners' circle. Here's a look at the other standout performers from Friday's session.
Praxis Precision Medicines Inc. (PRAX) absolutely exploded, jumping 42.2% to $270.18. The biotech company announced it had completed its pre-NDA meeting with the FDA and gained alignment from the agency. Praxis also released results from the registrational cohort of the EMBOLD study evaluating relutrigine for treating patients with SCN2A and SCN8A developmental and epileptic encephalopathies. That's rare disease territory where positive regulatory news can move mountains.
DigitalBridge Group Inc. (DBRG) surged 29.3% to $12.57 after Bloomberg reported that SoftBank is in talks to acquire the company. Acquisition rumors, especially involving a major player like SoftBank, tend to light a fire under stock prices.
Rubrik Inc. (RBRK) gained 24.4% to $87.59 after posting better-than-expected third-quarter results and raising its FY26 guidance above analyst estimates. When a company beats expectations and then raises the bar even higher, investors take notice.
Alumis Inc. (ALMS) rose 21% to $10.04, though no specific catalyst was disclosed for the move.
New Fortress Energy Inc. (NFE) gained 19% to $1.67 after announcing it received Puerto Rico approval for a 7-year gas supply agreement. Securing long-term contracts in the energy sector provides revenue visibility that markets appreciate.
Victoria's Secret & Co. (VSCO) surged 17.1% to $48.67 after reporting better-than-expected quarterly results and raising its FY25 guidance above estimates. The lingerie retailer continues its turnaround story, and investors are buying in.
Samsara Inc. (IOT) jumped 14.2% to $46.49 following upbeat quarterly results. The connected operations platform company is clearly resonating with investors who see growth potential in industrial IoT.
Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA) gained 13.8% to $608.08 after beating third-quarter estimates and raising its full-year GAAP EPS guidance. The beauty retailer demonstrated resilience in a challenging retail environment.
Stitch Fix Inc. (SFIX) rose 11.5% to $5.23 following upbeat quarterly results. The online styling service has been working through a transformation, and positive results are helping rebuild investor confidence.
BillionToOne Inc. (BLLN) gained 10.5% to $115.00. The company is scheduled to report third quarter 2025 financial results on December 9, and anticipation appears to be building.
Analyst Upgrades and Strategic Moves
Albemarle Corp. (ALB) surged 8.5% to $129.21 after UBS analyst Joshua Spector upgraded the lithium producer from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $107 to $185. That's a significant vote of confidence in the company's prospects despite ongoing challenges in the lithium market.
Cooper Companies Inc. (COO) rose 7.6% to $82.90 after reporting better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and issuing FY26 guidance above estimates. The medical device company continues to execute well.
Lattice Semiconductor Corp. (LSCC) gained 6.2% to $80.52 after announcing a $250 million stock repurchase program authorization. Buyback programs signal management confidence and provide support for share prices.
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) gained 5.6% to $122.38 amid sympathy momentum with Dollar General after that company reported third-quarter results. Multiple firms also raised their price targets on Dollar Tree stock.
Adobe Inc. (ADBE) gained 5.1% to $345.50, rounding out the day's notable gainers.
Friday's market action highlighted how diverse catalysts—from earnings beats to regulatory approvals to potential acquisitions—can drive broad-based gains across multiple sectors. When confidence builds, it tends to lift a lot of boats at once.