Building materials group Kingspan has said it expects to report a half year trading profit of around €435 million.
That would be marginally ahead of the figure for the same time last year.
Activities in the Americas outpaced that in Europe, the company said in a trading update.
It will report its half year results on 18 August.
Shares in Kingspan closed over 15% higher in Dublin trade this evening, with the stock logging its best day since March 2020.
The Co Cavan based firm's stock has risen 10% this year, up to yesterday's close.
The company said it is positioned "favourably" as it enters the third quarter.
