CRANBURY, N.J. (AP) _ 1st Constitution Bancorp (FCCY) on Monday reported first-quarter net income of $4.9 million.

The bank, based in Cranbury, New Jersey, said it had earnings of 48 cents per share.

The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 53 cents per share.

The holding company for 1st Constitution Bank posted revenue of $21 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $19.4 million, surpassing Street forecasts.

1st Constitution Bancorp shares have increased 21% since the beginning of the year. The stock has increased 48% in the last 12 months.

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