Medpace Holdings Inc.

(NASDAQ:MEDP) stock is trading higher on Thursday on better-than-expected second-quarter financial results and raised its fiscal 2026 guidance.

The clinical contract research organization reported earnings of $4.25, beating the consensus of $3.97.

The company reported sales of $707.33 million, surpassing the consensus of $687.65 million.

Revenues increased 17.2% year over year, representing a backlog conversion rate of 24.1%.