Published May 08, 2018
NEW YORK (AP) _ Lexington Realty Trust (LXP) on Tuesday reported a key measure of profitability in its first quarter. The results matched Wall Street expectations.
The New York-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $60.4 million, or 25 cents per share, in the period.
The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for funds from operations of 25 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 $16 million, or 7 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $102.6 million in the period, which beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $101.6 million.
Lexington Realty expects full-year funds from operations in the range of 95 cents to 98 cents per share.
The company's shares have decreased 13 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has declined 15 percent in the last 12 months.
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