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Why Insulet (PODD) Stock Surged Over 20% on Friday

Aditya Raghunath
Aditya Raghunath3 minute read
Reviewed by: Thomas Richmond
Last updated May 12, 2025
Why Insulet (PODD) Stock Surged Over 20% on Friday

Key Stats for PODD Stock

  • Today’s Price Change: 21%
  • Current Share Price: $310
  • 52-Week High: $312
  • Analysts’ Price Target: $315

What Happened?

Insulet Corporation (PODD) shares skyrocketed on Friday after the insulin delivery company reported exceptional first-quarter 2025 results that significantly exceeded analysts’ expectations.

In Q1, Insulet posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.02 on revenue of $569 million, handily beating analyst projections of $0.79 EPS and $543 million in revenue.

Most impressive was the 30% jump in constant currency sales, driven by strong performance in the U.S. market and robust 36% growth in international Omnipod sales.

Insulet’s Q1 Earnings vs. Estimates (TIKR)

Adding to investor enthusiasm, Insulet raised its full-year 2025 constant currency revenue growth outlook to 19-22%, up from its previous guidance of 16-20%.

New CEO Ashley McEvoy expressed confidence, stating, “Insulet is just getting started on an exciting journey to revolutionize diabetes management globally.”

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What the Market Is Telling Us

The positive reaction to PODD stock signals that investors view these results as a significant inflection point for Insulet.

While PODD stock is known for volatility (with 14 moves greater than 5% over the past year), today’s 21% surge is exceptional even by Insulet’s standards, indicating a fundamental reassessment of the company’s growth prospects.

Jefferies analysts responded by raising their price target from $350 to $360, describing Insulet as a “top idea for ’25 given a path to robust growth, driven by product differentiation and new indications.”

After trading nearly flat for most of the year, PODD stock broke out to a new 52-week high, suggesting investors are gaining confidence in Insulet’s leadership position in the diabetes management market and its potential for sustained growth.

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