AXT Inc's stock experienced a pre-market plunge of 5.18% on Friday, extending a selloff that began in the previous after-hours session.
The decline is attributed to profit-taking activity by investors following a significant intraday rally driven by the company's first-quarter earnings report. AXT reported revenue of $26.924 million, exceeding analyst estimates of $26.22 million, and posted a narrower adjusted loss per share than anticipated.
Despite the better-than-expected results, market participants engaged in profit-taking after the stock's substantial gains, leading to continued selling pressure in pre-market trading. The move reflects a reassessment of the stock's valuation following its recent strong performance.