July 26 (Reuters) - Electronic components maker Amphenol (APH.N) forecast third-quarter revenue above market estimates on Wednesday on optimism over demand from commercial air, military and automotive markets, sending its shares up more than 3% in early trading.
The company expects third-quarter sales to be between $3.04 billion and $3.10 billion, while analysts estimated $3.09 billion, according to Refinitiv.
Its profit forecast of 72 cents to 74 cents per share was in line with analysts' estimates.
Amphenol, which manufactures products including sensors, antennas, cables and connectors, posted revenue of $3.05 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared with estimates of $2.95 billion.
Its profit came in at 72 cents per share, higher than expectations of 68 cents.
Persons:
Jaspreet Singh, Shinjini
Organizations:
Companies, Thomson
Locations:
Bengaluru