MINOT, N.D. (AP) _ Centerspace (CSR) on Monday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.

The Minot, North Dakota-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $13.3 million, or 95 cents per share, in the period.

The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 88 cents per share.

Funds from operations is a closely watched measure in the REIT industry. It takes net income and adds back items such as depreciation and amortization.

The company said it had a loss of $6.5 million, or 49 cents per share.

The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $46.6 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $45.9 million.

Centerspace expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $3.48 to $3.72 per share.

The company’s shares have fallen nearly 1% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Monday, shares hit $70.24, an increase of 18% in the last 12 months.

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