Gaming and Leisure Properties: 3Q Earnings Snapshot
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}WYOMISSING, Pa. (AP) _ Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. (GLPI) on Thursday reported a key measure of profitability in its third quarter.
The Wyomissing, Pennsylvania-based real estate investment trust said it had funds from operations of $164.1 million, or 76 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.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The company said it had net income of $104.8 million, or 49 cents per share.
The real estate investment trust posted revenue of $254.1 million in the period, which fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $255 million.
The company's shares have fallen almost 9 percent since the beginning of the year. The stock has dropped slightly more than 7 percent in the last 12 months.
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