** Shares of Skellerup Holdings SKL.NZ rise as much as 6.6% to a lifetime high of NZ$6.95

** Stock books its largest intraday pct jump since April 7

** The industrial and agri rubber products maker increases FY26 NPAT forecast to NZ$64 million-NZ$65 million ($36.97 million-$37.55 million) vs earlier outlook of NZ$57 million-NZ$62 million

** Attributes forecast upgrade to higher-than-anticipated U.S. sales among others

** Stock up 32% YTD, including the day's moves

($1 = 1.7310 New Zealand dollars)