HAMPTON, N.H. (AP) _ Unitil Corp. (UTL) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $18.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Hampton, New Hampshire-based company said it had net income of $1.26.

The utility posted revenue of $138.8 million in the period.

Unitil shares have increased 30% since the beginning of the year. The stock has climbed 18% in the last 12 months.

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