Armada Hoffler Properties: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (AP) _ Armada Hoffler Properties Inc. (AHH) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results topped Wall Street expectations.

The real estate investment trust, based in Virginia Beach, Virginia, said it had funds from operations of $24.7 million, or 32 cents per share, in the period.

The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 27 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 net income of $8.2 million, or 11 cents per share.

The real estate company posted revenue of $89.6 million in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $42.3 million, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $41.9 million.

The company's shares have fallen 46% since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 38% in the last 12 months.

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