LSI (LSI) shares are soaring in after hours trading after the company reported first quarter results which were well ahead of expectations.

The company reported Q1 revenue of $661 million and non-GAAP profits of 10 cents a share; the Street has been looking for $636.1 million and 7 cents. LSI said the strong results reflected strength in the storage semiconductor segment, which had “better than expected seasonal performance.”

For Q2, LSI sees revenue of $650 million to $680 million, with non-GAAP profits of 8-12 cents a share; the Street had expected $634.6 million and 7 cents.

In late trading, LSI shares are up 96 cents, or 19.4%, to $5.92.