Geo Group: 1Q Earnings Snapshot

BOCA RATON, Fla. (AP) _ Geo Group Inc. (GEO) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter.

The real estate investment trust, based in Boca Raton, Florida, said it had funds from operations of $80.3 million, or 67 cents per share, in the period.

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 $40.7 million, or 34 cents per share.

The private prison operator, based in Boca Raton, Florida, posted revenue of $610.7 million in the period.

Geo Group expects full-year funds from operations in the range of $2.64 to $2.70 per share.

The company's shares have declined almost 2% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 15% in the last 12 months.

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